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US proposes tariffs of at least 10% over forced labour practices automated-news
US proposes tariffs of at least 10% over forced labour practices

First significant effort by the White House to resurrect sweeping tariffs since its defeat at the US Supreme Court

02 Jun 2026 🔒
Iran has mined 'large segments' of Hormuz Strait, Secretary of State Rubio says automated-news
Iran has mined 'large segments' of Hormuz Strait, Secretary of State Rubio says

Rubio called Iran's actions illegal in testimony to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

02 Jun 2026 🔒
How China’s ‘Excalibur of the East’ souvenir swords sparked airport security warning automated-news
How China’s ‘Excalibur of the East’ souvenir swords sparked airport security warning

During mainland China’s recent May Day holiday, a 2,500-year-old sword went viral on Chinese social media – but not for the reason you might think. Lasting from May 1 to 5, the May Day holiday – also known as “Golden Week” – sees large numbers of domestic tourists flocking to popular travel destinat

02 Jun 2026 🔒
Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia? automated-news
Putin remains uncompromising on Ukraine, but is public discourse on war changing in Russia?

Russia is intensifying attacks in Ukraine but more than four years of war are causing concern even among Putin loyalists.

02 Jun 2026 🔒
How Long Can Demand Destruction Keep a Lid on Oil Prices? automated-news
How Long Can Demand Destruction Keep a Lid on Oil Prices?

In a somewhat puzzling market development, oil prices haven't spiked yet to record highs amid the worst supply disruption in history. That's because the market still hopes for a quick resolution to the Strait of Hormuz crisis (for more than three months now), global inventories have offered a supply

02 Jun 2026 🔒
Iran war live: US hits Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran targeted Kuwait, Bahrain automated-news
Iran war live: US hits Iran’s Qeshm, says Tehran targeted Kuwait, Bahrain

US President Trump reported to lash out at Israeli PM Netanyahu over Israel’s threat to strike Beirut suburbs.

02 Jun 2026 🔒
Trump to attend delayed White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting automated-news
Trump to attend delayed White House Correspondents’ Dinner after shooting

Press freedom advocates, however, have warned that the dinner could give Trump a podium to attack the news media.

02 Jun 2026 🔒
Why women go to war automated-news
Why women go to war

The untold story of women on the battlefield.

02 Jun 2026 🔒
U.S., Iran intensify attacks as ceasefire frays, peace talks stall automated-news
U.S., Iran intensify attacks as ceasefire frays, peace talks stall

The regional conflict has hardened into a stalemate as the U.S. and Iran failed to turn a fragile ceasefire into a lasting peace deal.

02 Jun 2026 🔒
US launches 'self-defense' strikes on Iranian island and targets commercial oil tanker automated-news
US launches 'self-defense' strikes on Iranian island and targets commercial oil tanker

The US military said strikes on Qeshm Island, in the Strait of Hormuz, were "in response to attempted attacks by Iran across the Middle East".

02 Jun 2026 🔒
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