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Saudi Arabia told Iran not to attack it, warns of possible retaliation, sources say
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud at Department of State, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 9, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters Saudi Arabia has told Tehran that while it favors a diplomatic settlement to Iran’s conflict with the United States, continued attacks on the […]
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Kuwait cuts oil production as Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global energy market
Kuwait said Saturday that it has cut oil production and refining output because tankers cannot transit the Persian Gulf due to threats from Iran. The Arab monarchy did not say how many barrels per day it has cut, but described the output reduction as a precautionary measure that will be “reviewed as the situation develops.” […]
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One year after Trump’s sovereignty threats, Canadians keep ‘elbows up’
Canadians hold an “Elbows Up” protest against U.S. tariffs and other policies by U.S. President Donald Trump, at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto, Ontario, Canada March 22, 2025. Carlos Osorio | Reuters For Lisa Mcbean, buying American-made snacks and traveling to the U.S. was second nature. That changed for the Ontario resident starting in early […]
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