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Oil Prices Surge Past $120 as U.S.–Iran Conflict Chokes Global Supply

Global oil prices have surged past $120 a barrel as the United States–Iran conflict disrupts supply through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a prolonged energy crisis and global economic slowdown.

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Cole Allen appears in court after Trump assassination attempt charges tied to White House dinner shooting

Trump to Appear on Limited-Edition U.S. Passports for 250th Anniversary

Man Sentenced to Hang for Killing Wife and Infant Daughter

A man has been sentenced to death after being convicted of murdering his wife and their infant daughter in a domestic violence case that has drawn national attention.

By Aurax Desk

High Court in Port of Spain where a man was sentenced to death for the murders of his wife and infant daughter

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Riots Erupt in Alice Springs After Death of Indigenous Girl Sparks Police Clashes

Violence broke out in Alice Springs after the death of a five-year-old Indigenous girl, triggering protests, clashes with police, and renewed debate over justice and Indigenous rights in Australia.

By Aurax Desk

A Police Vehicle in flames as unrest take place in the wake of the death of a five-year-old Indigenous girl.

Trump Justice Department Moves to Restore Firing Squad Executions and Expand Federal Death Penalty Methods

Indicted Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns from Congress Ahead of Expulsion Threat

US–Iran Peace Talks Begin in Pakistan as Ceasefire Strains and Tensions Persist

Trump rejects Iran peace proposal as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz and nuclear deal demands

A new Iranian proposal to end the Strait of Hormuz standoff in exchange for lifting U.S. restrictions has been met with skepticism from Donald Trump’s administration, as Washington insists any deal must address Iran’s nuclear program amid fragile ceasefire conditions.

By Aurax Desk

Shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz carry a large share of the world’s oil and gas exports.

Macron Pushes European Autonomy as NATO Strains and Global Tensions Rise

Israeli Soldier Desecrates Statue of Jesus, Sparking Religious Outrage

China Warns United States Over Iranian Port Blockade, Citing Threat to Global Trade

Trump Weighs Pulling U.S. Troops from Germany Amid Iran War Fallout

U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington is reviewing its military footprint in Germany after a clash with Berlin over the Iran war, raising concerns about NATO unity.

By Aurax Desk

Donald Trump and Friedrich Merz during White House visit.

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Abbas Araghchi arriving in Moscow for diplomatic meetings

Iran’s Araghchi Meets Putin as US Talks Stall and Trump Urges Tehran to “Call” for Negotiations

US Navy Secretary John Phelan Departs Abruptly as Pentagon Leadership Shakeup Intensifies

German Chancellor Friedrich Mertz Slams U.S. Strategy, Urges End to Iran Conflict

U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Probe

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Again in Response to U.S. Blockade

Smoke billowing over a village in southern Lebanon during active military operations near the Israel-Lebanon border.

Israel and Lebanon Extend Ceasefire as Trump Pushes Wider Iran Deal Amid Ongoing Clashes

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From politics to social media, everyday language is under more scrutiny than ever. Experts say rising sensitivity to words reflects deeper shifts in identity, trust, and the speed of online communication.

By. Aurax Desk

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