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Iran war live: Trump expects war to end ‘pretty soon’; Hormuz deal close
The US, Iran and Oman are close to a temporary deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump signs executive orders banning so-called ‘birth tourism’
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Iran’s Ghalibaf accuses Trump of conducting show diplomacy ‘on loop’
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Meta fined $567m in largest child safety ruling against social media giant
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Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces
The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at "Saudi military build-ups" in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.
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Iran Update Special Report, August 6, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War
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ICE is now tracking nearly 54,000 immigrants via ankle monitors
Shift in monitoring methods has led to revenue boost for Geo Group, a private prison firm, that also makes the device
The US is tracking nearly 54,000 immigrants through GPS-enabled ankle monitors as part of a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) electronic surveillance program, according to private prison corporation The Geo Group. Early last year, just 17,000 immigrants were wearing the devices..
The Geo Group owns BI Inc, the company that runs ICE’s intensive supervision appearance program (ISAP), and reported the numbers in its earnings call on Thursday.
Continue reading...Saudi Arabia braces for attacks on ports and airports by Iraqi militias working with Iran-backed Houthis – CNN
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Oil Extends Gains as Iran Strikes Targets in Strait of Hormuz – Bloomberg.com
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Oil Extends Gains as Iran Strikes Targets in Strait of Hormuz – Bloomberg.com
- Oil Extends Gains as Iran Strikes Targets in Strait of Hormuz Bloomberg.com
- Explosions in southern Iran linked to operation against ‘hostile targets’: Report Anadolu Ajansı
- Trump says 'war's got to end pretty soon': Oil extend gains as Iran attacks ‘hostile targets’ in Strait of ... Bhaskar English
- 2 explosions heard in S. Iran following confrontation with "enemy targets" -- media Xinhua
- Iran Strikes Hostile Targets in the Strait of Hormuz, Reports Fars News scanx.trade
Far-right fitness clubs mask extremist recruitment, experts warn
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