China exemptions, India-Pakistan, DOGE and "Vladimir, STOP!"

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Oil prices, Gaza, Iranian soccer team and Anthropic

U.S. President Donald Trump says the Middle East war could be "over soon," but that he'll hit Iran harder if it blocks oil. The Gaza peace process stalls as focus shifts to Iran. Australia gives five Iranian women soccer players humanitarian visas. Plus, Anthropic sues the Pentag ...  Show more

Iran's new hardline supreme leader and oil price surge

The late Ayatollah’s hardline son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is Iran’s new supreme leader. It’s a choice which could lead to an escalation with Washington. The Iran war drives oil prices above $100 a barrel. Gas prices soar too, after Qatar stops LNG exports. Republican voters say they s ...  Show more

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