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AmericasPresident Trump announced on Saturday, September 26, 2026, that he is rejecting an Iranian plan aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to reporters as he departed the White House, Trump stated that the deal was "not acceptable" without providing further details. The Iranian proposal, presented at the United Nations General Assembly meetings, included
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AmericasGreek authorities are investigating the cause of a devastating explosion that caused a two-storey apartment block in Athens' historic Plaka district to collapse "in a matter of seconds" on Saturday, September 26, 2026. The tragedy claimed the lives of six individuals, including four American tourists who were staying in a short-term rental. Emergency teams discovered
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AmericasPresident Xi Jinping received a high-profile reception from President Donald Trump during his recent visit to the United States. Despite the ceremonial fanfare, the Chinese leader did not secure all of his desired outcomes from the high-stakes summit. China's primary objective in these meetings is to counter what it perceives as US efforts to contain
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AmericasIran’s security chief says Tehran sent terms to Washington through Qatari mediators and awaits Trump’s reply, as Saudi air defences say they intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile aimed at Riyadh.
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