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Pentagon says US cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion
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Pentagon says US cost of Iran war nearing $29 billion

Pentagon revised its Iran war cost estimate to nearly $29 billion, up $4 billion in two weeks. Democrats say the true figure could be far higher

China urges Pakistan to step up mediation between Iran and US
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China urges Pakistan to step up mediation between Iran and US

Wang Yi calls on Islamabad to intensify Iran-US mediation efforts and help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump reaches Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping

Trump heads to China for superpower summit with Xi Jinping
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Trump heads to China for superpower summit with Xi Jinping

Trump arrives in Beijing for his first China visit since 2017, with trade, Taiwan, Iran, and rare earths all on the agenda for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping

Trump backs Pakistan's Iran mediation role despite airbase allegations
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Trump backs Pakistan's Iran mediation role despite airbase allegations

US president praised Pakistan's leadership as a neutral mediator in the Iran conflict, even as Islamabad rejected claims it sheltered Iranian military aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase.

EU says Operation Aspides could expand to Strait of Hormuz after Iran war
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EU says Operation Aspides could expand to Strait of Hormuz after Iran war

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says Operation Aspides could be extended to the Strait of Hormuz once the Iran war ends, as Europe scrambles to secure shipping.

Taliban detain two TOLOnews journalists in Kabul
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Taliban detain two TOLOnews journalists in Kabul

Taliban authorities have detained TOLOnews journalists Imran Danish and Mansoor Niazi in Kabul. Press freedom groups are demanding their immediate release.