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The move follows diplomatic disputes between the U.S. and Germany over the war with Iran. The post Pentagon pulling 5,000 troops from Germany appeared first on Task & Purpose.
US sanctions China-based oil terminal over Iran trade The US Department of State said it has imposed sanctions on multiple entities, an individual and a vessel involved in the trade of Iran’s petroleum and petrochemical products. Among those targeted is Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal Co Ltd, which US officials said imported large volumes of Iranian crude through alleged sanctions-evasion practices. The move drew criticism from China, with embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu saying Beijing opposes

ISLAMABAD: Four in 10 children aged 12-36 months living in high-risk areas of seven cities in Pakistan were found to have lead metal in their blood, according to a new study by the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination and Unicef. Lead exposure can stunt growth, cause anaemia, and weaken the immune system, while also lowering IQ, reducing attention span, and impairing memory, raising the risk of learning difficulties and behavioural problems, Unicef announced on Fri

The withdrawal is to be completed over the next six to twelve months, Assistant to the US Secretary of War for Public Affairs Sean Parnell said
According to multiple sources, the US believes that Iran intends to rebuild its missile capabilities in preparation for the resumption of war if negotiations fall through.

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US sanctions three Iranian currency exchange firms The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against three Iranian foreign exchange companies, accusing them of helping Tehran convert oil revenues into currencies more easily used by the Iranian military and its regional proxies. The targeted firms, Opal Exchange, Radin Exchange and Tahayyori Guarantee Society, along with their associates, are now barred from the US financial system. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the action refl
In Romania, residents of Tulcea County received a RO-ALERT air raid alert following a Russian drone attack on the Odesa region.
14 IRGC members killed clearing unexploded munitions in Iran Fars News Agency reported that 14 members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed and two others injured when unexploded ordnance detonated in Zanjan Province in northwestern Iran. The personnel were part of a specialised unit tasked with clearing unexploded munitions from the area, with the agency saying about 1,200 hectares of agricultural land had been affected by remnants of explosives.
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Chuck Schumer noted that the military operation against Iran is illegal

When Malaysia’s government announced a ban on two books in mid-April, the move raised eyebrows, with some questioning the intent of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s administration and his reformist credentials. The home affairs ministry on April 16 declared that the books – one of which was a memoir of the grandmother to an ally of Anwar – were a danger to national security for containing communist elements and ideologies. The decision triggered immediate pushback, predictably from civil society..

White House tells Congress that Iran hostilities have 'terminated' despite continued US troop presence in Middle East.

US President Donald Trump on Friday said the United States faces a stark choice in its approach to Iran, either to pursue a negotiated settlement or escalate militarily.

The proposed US budget for 2027 does not include funding for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), which finances military support for Kyiv.
Iran says US must drop ‘threatening rhetoric’ for diplomacy Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Iran remains open to diplomacy with the United States if Washington changes what he described as its “expansionist approach” and “threatening rhetoric”. The comments were shared in a post on his official Telegram account following calls with regional counterparts. “Iran is ready to pursue diplomacy if the American side changes its expansionist approach, threatening rhetoric, and provoc

Trump says Iran ‘wants a deal’ but US 'not satisfied' US President Donald Trump said Iran “wants to make a deal” but added he is “not satisfied” with the latest proposal submitted via Pakistan. “We’ll see what happens,” Trump told reporters, indicating uncertainty over the prospects for an agreement. Trump said Iran has “made strides” but “not enough”, adding he is unsure whether negotiations will ultimately succeed. He said discussions are currently being conducted by phone, noting the US

Sirens sound as Israel intercepts incoming targets, military says The Israeli military on Friday said its air force intercepted two “suspicious aerial targets” before they crossed into Israel, after sirens warned of a possible infiltration in the north. The military said the targets were neutralised before entering Israeli airspace. The army added that interceptors were also launched following alerts of rocket fire near Kiryat Shmona. It said the results of the interceptions are being exam
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Andrey Belousov emphasized that the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis continues, while most European countries refuse to abandon an extremely hostile anti-Russian course and continue to use provocative rhetoric

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NEW: The U.S. State Department approved over $8.6 billion in military sales to Middle Eastern allies: Qatar: $4.01 B (Patriot defense) + $992 M (APKWS) Kuwait: $2.5 B (battle command system) Israel: $992 M (APKWS) UAE: $147 M (APKWS)

President Donald Trump has feuded with European allies over their reluctance to step up support for war on Iran.

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The move comes as a rift over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe.

The move comes as a rift over the Iran war widens between President Donald Trump and Europe.
The U.S. Embassy in London warned Americans in the UK to stay alert after Britain raised its terrorism threat level to “severe” (second-highest).

The decision to cut US troops comes amid rising tensions after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being "humiliated" by Iran's leadership.

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“This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground,” Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell wrote in a brief statement.

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The decision to cut US troops comes amid rising tensions after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the US was being "humiliated" by Iran's leadership.
Washington has warned allies including the UK, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia to expect delays in U.S. weapons deliveries, as the war with Iran strains American stockpiles. Source: FT

Fujian province, the closest mainland Chinese province to Taiwan, is an important site for Beijing’s messaging towards the island. In the first of a two-part series, Xinlu Liang examines how Beijing is framing the executions of Communist Party spies in Taiwan within a reunification narrative. A courtyard house in an old quarter of Fuzhou, capital of the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian, has become the unlikeliest of national pilgrimage sites. For decades, the residence at No 1...
Trump: The radical left says we are not winning the war in Iran. I believe that is treasonous.
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Oil shipments from Russia have jumped 75% to about 60,000 barrels per day this year, making Moscow the country's dominant crude supplier following the fall of Assad in December 2024.

Ukrainian drones reached a Su-57 stealth fighter base near the Urals, a Perm refinery, and Buk-M3 air defenses in occupied Donetsk overnight, while a daytime Russian drone swarm hit Ternopil, Rivne, Vinnytsia, Cherkasy, and Odesa, knocking Ternopil offline and injuring 10.

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