Senators propose ban on US gov’t officials doing prediction market trading

The bill comes as a user on Polymarket made more than $500,000 by taking a position that the US would strike Iran.

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Israel, US intensify Iran strikes, targeting homes, hospitals, stadium

Strikes target hospitals, schools, and cultural sites across Iran, disrupting daily life particularly in Tehran.

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Israel kills more than 100 Lebanese as it commands Beirut residents to flee

More than 38,000 Syrians flee Lebanon for Syria, as mounting violence causes displacement across the Middle East and beyond.

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India beat England to reach T20 World Cup final as Sanju stars again

Sanju Samson hit 89 for India as they posted 253-6 and beat England by 7 runs in second semifinal of 2026 T20 World Cup.

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Israel’s Smotrich threatens Beirut suburbs amid evacuation orders

Israel issues forced evacuation order for entire Dahiyeh area of Lebanon's capital, home to hundreds of thousands.

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‘The Truth Social war’: the US playbook for war with Iran

Trump declared ‘major combat operations’ on social media. Will this reshape the region for decades?

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Cuba’s economy on edge: Fuel shortages and rising hardship

Havana's streets have changed as a US fuel blockade restricts the movements of vehicles and people and hits businesses.

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Traffic chaos in Beirut as Israel issues forced evacuation order

Beirut’s roads are blocked with heavy traffic after Israel issued a forced evacuation order for hundreds of thousands.

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Nepalese vote in general election months after Gen Z uprising

Complete results might not be known for a week, but trends expected to begin emerging on Friday.

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Iranians ‘ready to disgrace’ US troops if they invade, top official says

Amid ongoing war with Iran, Trump says he aims to be 'involved in the appointment' of the country's next supreme leader.

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Emotional turmoil grips Iranians watching conflict unfold overseas

As conflict engulfs Iran, its diaspora feels anguish, reflecting on memories of home and uncertainty about the future.

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EU leaders express solidarity with Gulf countries amid Iranian attacks

EU and Gulf Cooperation Council leaders condemn 'unjustifiable Iranian attacks' across region after talks in Brussels.

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Videos show destruction after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

New videos show destruction across Iran after US and Israeli air strikes.

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‘Our children were sold off’: The South Africans sent to fight Russia’s war

Men 'lured' into fighting in the Ukraine war say Africans were subjected to worse treatment on the front lines.

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Iran women’s football team salute, sing national anthem in Asian Cup match

Players chose to sing the anthem before their game against Australia, in contrast to their silence during the previous tie.

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Which Kurdish groups is the US rallying to fight Iran?

US President Donald Trump has spoken to at least three Kurdish groups in Iran and Iraq in recent days.

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Map shows how big Iran is compared with the 50 US states

Iran is roughly the same size as Alaska, 2.5 times the size of Texas and covers about one-sixth of the US land area.

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While US encourages Kurds to attack Iran, history serves darker warning

Kurds weigh Washington's push for a rebellion on Iranian soil against a history of betrayals and pragmatic alliances.

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Missiles fired by US, Israel hit two schools near Tehran: Iranian media

The latest attack comes six days after the deadliest single one during the war on Iran, which killed 165 people.

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Israel puts a target on the back of the rules-based order

Israel suggests those seeking to enforce international law on Gaza will meet the fate of a destroyed Iranian warship.

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