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Why did the US economy slow down?

The US economy slowed more than expected, but it’s not because Americans stopped spending. So what really happened?

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Rubio: Progress made to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, said there has been progress in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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‘Maximum use’: Iran boosts military strength during ceasefire with US

ListenListen (6 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo A member of the Iranian security...

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Mass funeral held for 112 members of two Palestinian families

Palestinians in Gaza held a mass funeral for 112 members of the Abu Sharia and al-Hasayna families.

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India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict

India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict

Advertisement Asia India, US discuss Middle East, trade as Rubio cites progress on Iran conflict US top diplomat Marco Rubio said progress...

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China launches rocket to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

China launches rocket to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing

Advertisement East Asia China launches rocket to send astronaut on year-long space mission as it eyes 2030 moon landing The Shenzhou-23 mission...

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Ecuador’s Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech

Ecuador’s Noboa pledges to extradite criminals in State of the Union speech

Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink President Daniel Noboa delivers his State of the Nation address in Quito,...

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Oil prices fall amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace deal

Oil prices fall amid mixed signals on US-Iran peace deal

Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink Vessels sail in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran, on May 22, 2026...

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Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing

Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing

Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share facebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylink Bureau of Fire Protection rescuers clear rubble as they search for survivors...

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Japan Doubles Down on Maritime Security Cooperation

Japan Doubles Down on Maritime Security Cooperation

Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro (left) meets with Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin after signing a new defense agreement in Jakarta, Indonesia,...

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Pyongyang Recalibrates: North Korea Between Russia, the United States, and Japan

Pyongyang Recalibrates: North Korea Between Russia, the United States, and Japan

In this photo from North Korean state media, Kim Jong Un delivers an address at the first session of the 15th Supreme...

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Japan and South Korea: Friends, With Limits

Japan and South Korea: Friends, With Limits

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung attend a summit meeting in Andong, South Korea, May 19, 2026....

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The US-China Summit from a Japanese Perspective

The US-China Summit from a Japanese Perspective

U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China at the Great...

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Vietnam Auctions Convicted Tycoon’s Luxury Car, Hermès Handbags For Over $1M

Vietnam Auctions Convicted Tycoon’s Luxury Car, Hermès Handbags For Over $1M

Credit: Depositphotos A luxury Maybach car and two white Hermès handbags once owned by the imprisoned Vietnamese property developer Truong My Lan...

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