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Trump says he agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (231+ words) Pakistan's mediation helps prompt Trump decision WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks while accepting a 14-day truce proposal from mediators in the Iran war. Trump said…...
Iranians face more chaos as New Year begins and Trump sharpens threat
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (510+ words) TEHRAN -- Iranians are returning to work this week after the Nowruz New Year holidays with the roar of fighter jets overhead and as U.S. President Don Iranians face more chaos as New Year begins and Trump sharpens threat Camping stoves, water,…...
Iranians face more chaos as New Year begins and Trump threat looms
8+ hour, 45+ min ago (344+ words) TEHRAN -- Iranians are returning to work this week after the Nowruz New Year holidays with the roar of fighter jets overhead and the U.S. president's Iranians face more chaos as New Year begins and Trump threat looms Camping stoves, water, canned…...
Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump says entire country can be 'taken out"
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (912+ words) As Tuesday night deadline nears, Tehran says it wants permanent end to war DUBAI, United Arab Emirates/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- Iran said on Monday it wanted a lasting end to the war with the U.S. and Israel, and pushed back against pressure…...
Indonesia raises fuel surcharges as oil crisis sparks airline industry outcry
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (381+ words) Indonesia raises fuel surcharges as oil crisis sparks airline industry outcry'Nikkei Asia Indonesia raises fuel surcharges as oil crisis sparks airline industry outcry Government to keep subsidized gasoline and diesel prices unchanged through 2026 JAKARTA -- The Indonesian government on Monday announced…...
Iran shoots down US fighter jet, one pilot rescued, media say
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (240+ words) Regional governor promises commendation for anyone who captured or killed pilot. A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet takes off from an undisclosed location on March 9. (U.S. Air Force via Reuters) WASHINGTON/CAIRO (Reuters) -- One U.S. crew member has been rescued after…...
Japanese LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz, Mitsui O.S.K Lines says
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (135+ words) Japanese LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz, Mitsui O.S.K Lines says'Nikkei Asia Japanese LNG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz, Mitsui O.S.K Lines says First passage by a Japanese vessel since start of Iran war, according to Asahi TOKYO (Reuters) -- A…...
Trump's reckless Iran war is cascading across the Indo-Pacific
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (452+ words) Derek Grossman is a professor of political science and international relations at the University of Southern California. He formerly served as a senio Trump's reckless Iran war is cascading across the Indo-Pacific Damage to US standing in Asia could endure…...
Could Iran become a giant North Korea?
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (525+ words) Could Iran become a giant North Korea?Nikkei Asia Could Iran become a giant North Korea? If so, Middle East faces a future of endless crises TOKYO -- As the world reels from soaring oil prices, U.S. President Donald Trump has begun…...
Analysis: Why has Iran not disrupted Xi Jinping's focus on his military?
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (189+ words) Katsuji Nakazawa is a Tokyo-based senior staff and editorial writer at Nikkei. He spent seven years in China as a correspondent and later as China bur A 1930s leftist who studied medicine in Japan explains Xi's 2020s obsession with loyalty Katsuji Nakazawa…...