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Netanyahu said in a cabinet meeting that Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas is "genuinely disarmed." Though the stress was on Hamas giving up all of its weapons before any pull-back, analysts say the move was more of a symbolic statement to boost his electoral fortunes. This is Israel's first polls since the October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas.

As a Trump-linked energy firm moves heavy machinery into the Arctic without permission, global leaders fear the US president's threats to annex Greenland are shifting from rhetoric to reality.

The Republican playbook aims to steer the discourse away from being a referendum on US President Donald Trump's war on Iran, its impact on the economy and the rock-bottom approval ratings alarming even the MAGA base. It will instead harp on the dangers of the activist Left holding the Democratic camp hostage and throw in heaps of anti-Israel rhetoric.

Apart from lifting the Naval blockade enforced by Washington, Iran has also sought a withdrawal of the US naval and air forces from Iran's neighborhood. A full compensation package, lifting of "unjust and illegal" sanctions and unconditional release of Iranian assets "that were blocked and stolen" have also been sought.

The strategy poses risk as the US war has heaped misery on Tehran on multiple counts. Strikes have decimated Iran's top leadership, navy and air force. Iran's own economy is in shambles and Iranians who hit the streets in protests months ago against the regime, could latch on to economic misery to trigger an uprising again. These are factors which could upset Tehran's calculations.

Taylor Swift muted Donald Trump's TikTok video, sparking online reactions. Trump's team responded by using her song 'Red' as a GOP anthem, escalating their ongoing political tension.

Iran's top negotiator is accusing Donald Trump of "theater diplomacy" and calling him to "acknowledge the facts and fulfill your commitments," as negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue.

President Donald Trump said the U.S. is having "very good discussions" with Iran and a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be announced imminently.

The CLARITY Act, the most sweeping crypto regulation Congress has ever advanced, is stuck on the Senate floor. The obstacle isn't Republicans.

President Donald Trump said ongoing talks with Iran are the last chance for the country's leadership to reach an agreement before "decapitation."

Average gas prices continue above $4 a gallon in the U.S., according to AAA.

President Donald Trump accused Iranian leadership of being "unbelievably duplicitous" after a top official denied the country had requested talks with the U.S.

Trump Media and Technology Group has launched a paid service that provides faster access to the president's publications, many of which quickly move markets.

Oil prices are falling on Monday after President Donald Trump said he's halting attacks against Iran and resuming talks to end the war.

Experts have cited logistical nightmares and security threats that make skirting the Hormuz a daunting scenario. Alternative pipelines won't be sufficient to curb reliance on Hormuz as these have only a combined maximum capacity of about nine million barrels per day, compared to 20 million bpd that transited through Hormuz during peace time. But still, work is being carried out on such projects.

The US President announced that Israel has agreed to the latest proposal for peace, worked out by the American allies in the Middle East. Iran is yet to comment on Trump's reported statement.The development came a day after he hinted that the US president hinted that the US forces were close to resuming heavy military strikes to force Tehran to come to the negotiating table.

The latest report comes after an earlier indication lobbed concerns about another potential battlefield worry for the Trump administration, in the form of a reported depletion of its ammunition. These concerns are a pointer to the constraints on the military inflicted by the protracted Middle East conflict.

Tehran is also chalking out a retaliation plan after reports emerged that the US and Israel are planning heavy attacks against civilian infrastructure in Iran. Frustration is also growing among US allies in the Middle East with Saudi Arabia conveying that it wanted a de-escalation the Iran war.

The Fed's decision to keep interest rates unchanged has once again brought the spotlight back on November midterms, as the prospect of higher borrowing costs loom, posing uneasiness for the tense Republican camp. The Trump administration's own policies have helped drive an increase as policies, including the tariffs regime, have had an adverse impact on several counts.

Russia has stepped up ballistic missile attacks after reports that Kyiv is seeking US Patriot air defense systems. The latest move by Zelenskyy is seen as aimed at carrying out more strikes inside Russia through the expanded use of Starlink.

President Donald Trump said he is "losing faith" about the possibility of reaching a deal with Iran.