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Iran-Israel disaster: How world strains up as international locations ‘choose a facet’ and Trump raises struggle stakes

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Iran-Israel disaster: How world strains up as international locations ‘choose a facet’ and Trump raises struggle stakes

Immediately after Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion” to dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme last week, most countries slammed Israel for the unprecedented attack The aftermath of an Iranian missile strike in Bnei Brak, Israel (Image: Anadolu via Getty Images) As the Israel-Iran conflict enters its sixth day, world leaders have had enough time to cement their … Read more

Donald Trump leaving G7 summit early due to disaster in Center East

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Donald Trump leaving G7 summit early due to disaster in Center East

By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted June 16, 2025 8:12 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. President Donald Trump is leaving the Kananaskis G7 summit early because of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump “had a great day at … Read more

Macron rejects Trump’s plan for Greenland, proposal to let Putin mediate Israel-Iran disaster

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Macron rejects Trump’s plan for Greenland, proposal to let Putin mediate Israel-Iran disaster

French President Emmanuel Macron, during a visit to Greenland to offer his support to the Arctic island, said on Sunday that Russia lacked the credibility to mediate the crisis between Israel and Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested. In an interview with ABC News on Sunday, Trump said he was open to Russian … Read more

In China, fears develop of an EV monetary disaster amid pricing warfare

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In China, fears develop of an EV monetary disaster amid pricing warfare

At a used car market in Beijing, salesman Ma Hui said he fears China’s electric vehicle industry is in a race to the bottom. EV makers, led by the country’s market leader, BYD, have been engaged in a bruising price war, depressing profits for the brands, as well as sellers such as Ma. “All of … Read more

In China, fears develop of an EV monetary disaster amid pricing battle

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In China, fears develop of an EV monetary disaster amid pricing battle

At a used car market in Beijing, salesman Ma Hui said he fears China’s electric vehicle industry is in a race to the bottom. EV makers, led by the country’s market leader BYD, have been engaged in a bruising price war, depressing profits for the brands, as well as sellers such as Ma. “All of … Read more