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Iran says the choice between war and diplomacy is now up to US President Donald Trump, as stalled nuclear talks push oil prices higher for a second day.
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Trump rejected Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the seven-month conflict, but says talks may resume within days.
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Gaza Journalist Quits After 45 Days, As 12-Year-Old Works to Feed Family and Lecturer Teaches Through Blackouts
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Denmark Warns Russia Could Attack NATO Within Months as Hybrid War Fears Spike Across Europe
Denmark's military intelligence service says Russia may launch a limited military attack on a NATO country within months, while warning that hybrid attacks incl…
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