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US national debt hits $40 TRILLION as cost of war in Iran takes its toll
The US national debt has passed the $40 trillion mark, with the Daily Mail attributing part of the rising burden to the cost of America’s recent involvement in the Iran conflict. The milestone underscores mounting concern over Washington’s finances, as elevated military spending, interest payments and existing budget commitments continue to push federal borrowing higher.…
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Trump threatens ‘tremendous economic consequences’ on any country helping Iran
President Donald Trump has warned that any country helping or trading with Iran will face “tremendous economic consequences”, vowing to launch the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country”. The threat, posted on Truth Social, comes after a 60-day ceasefire between Iran and the US and Israel expired on Monday with no sign…
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Penny Wong launches attack on Israel after no charges laid over the death of an Aussie volunteer in Gaza
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has criticised Israel after no charges were brought over the death of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, who was killed during Israeli military action in Gaza. Wong said the decision not to pursue charges “falls far short of the accountability we expect,” reflecting Canberra’s continued dissatisfaction with Israel’s handling of…
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Trump announces sweeping economic campaign against Iran’s allies
US President Donald Trump has launched what he describes as the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country”, issuing a stark warning to any nation considering offering Iran an economic lifeline. In a Wednesday post on Truth Social, he characterised the measures as “Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale” and compared…
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Australia ‘outraged’ after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, has said she is “outraged” after Israel decided not to prosecute anyone over the killing of Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom in Gaza. Frankcom, who worked for World Central Kitchen, was killed alongside six colleagues in an Israeli airstrike on their vehicles in April 2024, and Canberra says the decision…
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Iranian leaders threaten to bomb British base on Cyprus if the U.S. steps up the war
Iranian officials have reportedly warned that Britain’s military base on Cyprus could be targeted if the United States escalates its involvement in the ongoing conflict with Iran. The threat, attributed to figures within Iran’s leadership, singles out the UK’s Sovereign Base Areas on Cyprus, which host RAF facilities long used to support Western operations across…
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UAE cuts off trade with Iran after missiles land in water
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced Tuesday it is cutting off trade with Iran after accusing it of firing two missiles toward the UAE. Afra Al Hameli, director of the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Strategic Communications Department, stated that “in the light of regional escalations that undermine regional and international peace and security, all…
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Trump’s approval rating plummets to new low ahead of critical midterms: ‘More work to do’
President Trump’s approval rating has fallen to a record low of his second term, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, tying his weakest-ever approval figure as president. The drop comes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, a critical test for the Republican Party’s ability to retain control of Congress, and adds to a run of…
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Ex-counterterrorism chief advocates for Trump to ‘walk away from’ Iran war, yank troops out of Middle East
Joe Kent, who resigned as director of the National Counterterrorism Center in March in protest over US involvement in the Iran conflict, has called on President Donald Trump to withdraw American combat troops from the Middle East and step back from further confrontation with Tehran. Speaking to Fox News Digital, Kent argued that continued military…