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An intensification of geopolitical competition. China and Iran have used the global economy as a weapon to defeat the US at its own game

Twice in a year, the United States has been humiliated by an adversary's ability to weaponize its control over one of the world economy's main arteries.

12 Apr, 09:02 — 12 Apr, 21:13
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ReutersVery High2h ago

Dollar jumps as failed US/Iran peace talks spark fresh safe-haven push - Reuters

Dollar jumps as failed US/Iran peace talks spark fresh safe-haven push  Reuters

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NYTMostly Factual7h ago

21 Hours in Pakistan: How Vance Tried and Failed to End a War He Opposed

Vice President JD Vance led the highest-level talks between the United States and Iran in nearly 50 years.

By Tyler Pager

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wsjHigh8h ago

Gulf Allies Turn Away From U.S. for Fresh Ammo - WSJ

Gulf Allies Turn Away From U.S. for Fresh Ammo  WSJ

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NPRHigh9h ago

Families across the U.S. are getting college acceptance letters — and tuition bills

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with economist Judith Scott-Clayton about the cost of college in the U.S. They discuss the difference between sticker and net price and the opaqueness of tuition costs.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

What’s next for the US-Iran peace process after talks end without a deal?

Sources in Pakistan say “progress has been made” in talks between the US and Iran – even though they ended with no deal.

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globe-and-mailHigh1h ago

U.S. threat to block Strait of Hormuz points to oil-price jump - The Globe and Mail

U.S. threat to block Strait of Hormuz points to oil-price jump  The Globe and Mail

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SCMPMostly Factual5h ago

Cuba’s president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said the United States has no valid reason to carry out a military attack against the island or to attempt to depose him. Speaking in an interview on NBC News’ Meet the Press programme, the president said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security. But should it happen, Diaz-Canel said, Cubans would defend themselves. “If the time comes, I don’t think there would be any justification for the United States to launch a military aggression...

By Associated Press

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual1h ago

ASX set to open higher despite failed Iran talks; Aussie dollar falls - SMH.com.au

ASX set to open higher despite failed Iran talks; Aussie dollar falls  SMH.com.au

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YahooMostly Factual3h ago

Stablecoin Forecasts Stretch Higher as Bessent Presses for U.S. Crypto Clarity

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

US will ‘probably’ need to use special forces to get Iran’s uranium, says Nikki Haley

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By TOI World Desk

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straits-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Trump says US gas prices may remain high through November midterm election - The Straits Times

Trump says US gas prices may remain high through November midterm election  The Straits Times

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual8h ago

China, Iran weaponised global economy to beat US at its own game: report

China, Iran weaponised global economy to beat US at its own game: report

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DawnMostly Factual3h ago

The US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding. What next?

A historic meeting, 21 hours of negotiations, and one “final” offer. Yet, the high-level ‘Islamabad Talks’ between the United States and Iran ended inconclusively early Sunday morning. Although commentators and analysts say the dialogue was unlikely to end any other way, the heart wants what it wants, and the entire world sat on the edge of their seats, hoping for nothing short of a miracle. After a day and an entire night of talks, US Vice President JD Vance finally addressed journalists at ...

By none@none.com (Prism)

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual3h ago

CENTCOM using underwater drones to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is a sticking point for both the United States and Iran in ceasefire talks, with Iran estimated to have between 2,000 and 6,000 naval mines.

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual13h ago

China's state media turns to social media and AI to tell its story - and often mock the US - 毎日新聞

China's state media turns to social media and AI to tell its story - and often mock the US  毎日新聞

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seeking-alphaMixed50m ago

U.S. to begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday, but not all Hormuz

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Daily SabahMixed2h ago

If US fights, Iran will fight, top negotiator Qalibaf tells Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump's new threats will have no effect on Iran, the country's top negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said in comments ⁠carried ⁠by state media on Su...

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Premium TimesMostly Factual6h ago

US commends Nigerian govt for convicting 386 terrorism suspects

Mr Boulos described the mass trial of the suspects as an important step toward accountability and justice. The post US commends Nigerian govt for convicting 386 terrorism suspects appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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punch-ngMostly Factual2h ago

3,375 killed in US-Israel war – Iran

An Iranian official claims 3,375 people have been killed in an ‘imposed war’ with the United States and Israel, according to state news agency IRNA. Read More: https://punchng.com/3375-killed-in-us-israel-war-iran/

By Punch Newspapers

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Tehran TimesLow57m ago

US irrational demands bring Islamabad talks to inconclusive end - Tehran Times

US irrational demands bring Islamabad talks to inconclusive end  Tehran Times

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

Nigeria woos diaspora investors at Silicon Valley summit

By Folarin Kehinde Nigeria has intensified efforts to attract diaspora investment, as Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, declared the country open for business at a high-level gathering in the United States. Speaking as the keynote speaker at the pre-event dinner of the African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2026 held in Silicon […] The post Nigeria woos diaspora investors at Silicon Valley summit appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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morocco-world-newsMixed10h ago

Moroccans Among 25 Migrants Deported to Costa Rica Under US’ ‘Third-Country’ Policy

The US has deported the first group of migrants from different countries, including Morocco, to Costa Rica as part of the controversial “third-country” deportation policy. The post Moroccans Among 25 Migrants Deported to Costa Rica Under US’ ‘Third-Country’ Policy appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Safaa Kasraoui

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press-tvLow12h ago

‘Days of our military sending 70 cents of every dollar to US are over’: Canada PM - PressTV

‘Days of our military sending 70 cents of every dollar to US are over’: Canada PM  PressTV

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senewebMixed11h ago

Iranian media are reporting that negotiations with the United States have begun in Pakistan. - Seneweb

Iranian media are reporting that negotiations with the United States have begun in Pakistan.  Seneweb

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mainichi-english12 Apr, 09:02First to report

China's state media turns to social media and AI to tell its story - and often mock the US - 毎日新聞

naharnet12 Apr, 09:21

Pakistan says 'imperative' for US, Iran to uphold ceasefire - Naharnet

tvn2412 Apr, 09:50

"Trenowałeś do tego całe życie". Rząd USA rekrutuje graczy

press-tv12 Apr, 10:01

‘Days of our military sending 70 cents of every dollar to US are over’: Canada PM - PressTV

vg12 Apr, 10:22

USA med krone-anklager mot Norge: – Vi har vært heldige

seneweb12 Apr, 10:51

Iranian media are reporting that negotiations with the United States have begun in Pakistan. - Seneweb

morocco-world-news12 Apr, 11:27

Moroccans Among 25 Migrants Deported to Costa Rica Under US’ ‘Third-Country’ Policy

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NPR12 Apr, 12:46

Families across the U.S. are getting college acceptance letters — and tuition bills

observador12 Apr, 12:49

Setor da defesa vê oportunidades nos EUA e Médio Oriente

der-standard12 Apr, 13:00

Neutrale Schweiz verbietet Waffenexporte in die USA – was macht das neutrale Österreich?

yle-uutiset12 Apr, 13:49

Yhdysvallat ei päästä Etelä-Afrikkaa mukaan G20-kokoukseen Washingtonissa

hindustan-times12 Apr, 13:58

China, Iran weaponised global economy to beat US at its own game: report

wsj12 Apr, 14:00

Gulf Allies Turn Away From U.S. for Fresh Ammo - WSJ

zdg-md12 Apr, 14:02

Ucraina își întărește alianțele cu Turcia și Siria pentru a ține piept Rusiei în Marea Neagră

NYT12 Apr, 14:17

21 Hours in Pakistan: How Vance Tried and Failed to End a War He Opposed

politiken12 Apr, 14:28

Iran har et trumfkort, som USA ikke kan matche

la-repubblica12 Apr, 14:40

Londra sospende l’accordo per restituire le isole Chagos a Mauritus: Trump ha ritirato il consenso

svenska-dagbladet12 Apr, 14:56

Varningen: ”Ett steg närmare stagflation”

le-figaro12 Apr, 15:46

Jean-Pierre Robin : « Être l’ennemi de l’Amérique est dangereux, mais être l’ami de l’Amérique est fatal »

Premium Times12 Apr, 15:54

US commends Nigerian govt for convicting 386 terrorism suspects

newsbeast12 Apr, 16:16

Το Ιράν ανακοίνωσε 3.375 νεκρούς στον πόλεμο εναντίον του Ισραήλ και των ΗΠΑ – Ανάμεσά τους 248 παιδιά

SCMP12 Apr, 16:47

Cuba’s president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him

danas12 Apr, 17:16

Kubanski predsednik upozorio SAD da ne napadaju ostrvo i ne pokušavaju da ga smene

n1-serbia12 Apr, 17:25

Kubanski predsednik upozorio SAD da ne napadaju ostrvo i ne pokušavaju da ga smene

straits-times12 Apr, 18:14

Trump says US gas prices may remain high through November midterm election - The Straits Times

jerusalem-post12 Apr, 18:18

CENTCOM using underwater drones to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz

Dawn12 Apr, 18:24

The US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding. What next?

vijesti-me12 Apr, 18:31

Kubanski predsjednik upozorio SAD da ne napadaju ostrvo i ne...

Yahoo12 Apr, 18:38

Stablecoin Forecasts Stretch Higher as Bessent Presses for U.S. Crypto Clarity

klix-ba12 Apr, 18:39

Kubanski predsjednik poručio Amerikancima: Svi ćemo poginuti za odbranu naše zemlje

hotnews12 Apr, 18:49

Replica Iranului la noile amenințări ale lui Trump: „Dacă veți lupta, vom lupta și noi”

cdm-me12 Apr, 18:49

Dijaz Kanel upozorio SAD da ne napadaju ostrvo i ne pokušavaju da ga smijene

Times of India12 Apr, 18:51

US will ‘probably’ need to use special forces to get Iran’s uranium, says Nikki Haley

naftemporiki12 Apr, 19:01

Γκαλιμπάφ προς ΗΠΑ: Αν πολεμήσετε, θα πολεμήσουμε – Αν έρθετε με λογική, θα σας αντιμετωπίσουμε με λογική

vanguard-ng12 Apr, 19:03

Nigeria woos diaspora investors at Silicon Valley summit

punch-ng12 Apr, 19:04

3,375 killed in US-Israel war – Iran

Daily Sabah12 Apr, 19:12

If US fights, Iran will fight, top negotiator Qalibaf tells Trump

digi2412 Apr, 19:14

„O intensificare a competiției geopolitice”. China și Iranul au folosit economia globală ca armă pentru a învinge SUA la propriul joc

Reuters12 Apr, 19:41

Dollar jumps as failed US/Iran peace talks spark fresh safe-haven push - Reuters

Al Jazeera12 Apr, 20:19

What’s next for the US-Iran peace process after talks end without a deal?

iefimerida12 Apr, 20:53

Η ειρηνευτική συμφωνία δεν είναι μακριά, αν οι ΗΠΑ τηρήσουν το διεθνές δίκαιο, δηλώνει ο πρόεδρος του Ιράν

sydney-morning-herald12 Apr, 20:56

ASX set to open higher despite failed Iran talks; Aussie dollar falls - SMH.com.au

globe-and-mail12 Apr, 20:56

U.S. threat to block Strait of Hormuz points to oil-price jump - The Globe and Mail

Tehran Times12 Apr, 21:06

US irrational demands bring Islamabad talks to inconclusive end - Tehran Times

berlingske12 Apr, 21:12

USA vil blokere skibe til og fra iranske havne

seeking-alpha12 Apr, 21:13Latest update

U.S. to begin blockade of Iranian ports Monday, but not all Hormuz