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Trump vows to cut US troop presence in Germany beyond announced 5 000 reduction
President Donald Trump has intensified plans to reduce American military saying that troop cuts will extend “way down” beyond the 5 000 personnel.
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‘Trump is an idiot’: Californians fume over soaring petrol prices
Californians fume over soaring petrol prices, calling President Donald Trump an idiot.
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Iran military official says renewed war with US ‘likely’
Renewed fighting between the US and Iran is likely after Donald Trump said he was “not satisfied” with a new Iranian negotiating proposal.
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SA fuel levy relief extended to June: What you’ll pay
National Treasury extends fuel levy relief to June 2026, suspending the diesel levy entirely as Middle East tensions drive up oil prices.
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Iran war redraws sea routes with Africa as the pivot
Global trade routes are shifting due to Strait of Hormuz closures, with shipping rerouted via African ports, increasing costs and delays.
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Trump warns Iran blockade could last months as oil prices soar
President Donald Trump said a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike.
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Iran war could push 30 million people into poverty: UN
The US-Israeli conflict on Iran could push over 30 million people into poverty, exacerbating global energy and food insecurity issues.
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Prolonged Strait of Hormuz closure to scar global oil markets for years
The world’s worst oil supply disruption in history will take months and potentially years to recover from.
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King Charles and Trump toast ties despite Iran tensions
Britain’s King Charles and Donald Trump hailed their countries’ longstanding ties at a White House state dinner on Tuesday.
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US examines Iran proposal to unblock Strait of Hormuz
The White House said on Monday it was examining Iran’s latest proposal to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
