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Iran has rejected the US peace plan, proposing its own five-point resolution. Conditions include halting aggression and ensuring safety against future attacks. Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirmed Tehran’s stance of self-defence unless demands are met.
Israel confirmed the killing of Iranian naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a precise airstrike in Bandar Abbas. The Israeli Defence Forces targetted Tangsiri for his role in disrupting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, vowing to continue operations in Iran.
Donald Trump has branded the UK’s aircraft carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, as ‘toys’. He criticised NATO for not assisting the US in the Middle East, stating, “they aren’t the best aircraft carriers by the way”. Further developments are anticipated.
The US government shutdown looms as The House rejects Trump funding bill. Congress faces Friday…
On Thursday, a Republican-led spending plan aimed at averting the crisis failed in the House of Representatives, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. The bill saw opposition from 38 Republicans and most Democrats.
Starbucks baristas in the US, represented by Workers United, are set to begin a five-day strike starting Friday, demanding better pay, improved working conditions, and more staff at their stores. The strike, which will start in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, is expected to spread to hundreds of locations across the country by Christmas Eve unless an agreement is reached.
US Diplomats Visit Syria to Meet New Authorities in Damascus US diplomats have arrived in…
Political heavyweight Lord Peter Mandelson to be named next ambassador to US. The Labour grandee…
The first US diplomats to visit Syria since President Bashar Assad’s ousting earlier this month…
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