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Israelo minister Smotrich demands West Bank control, new settlement


Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Friday for an immediate and aggressive military operation in Palestinian villages such as Tell, Iraq Burin, and Beit Furik, following deadly clashes he claimed were near Israeli outposts, AzerNEWS reports.

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Blasts heard in Saudi Arabia, flights disrupted in south


TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Explosions were heard in the southern Saudi region of Jizan on Friday, triggering fires and disrupting flights across the south of the kingdom.

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Vučić says US temporarily lifts tariffs on Serbian goods


Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić announced that the United States has temporarily lifted import tariffs on Serbian goods.

According to Report‘s Balkan bureau, he made the remarks on Serbian Radio and Television.

Starting this evening, and for some time, the tariffs will be reduced to zero, Vučić stated.

The president added that the zero rate will remain in force for a limited period, after which Washington will impose tariffs of 10–12%.

Since August 1, 2025, the US had applied a 35% customs tariff on imports of goods from Serbia.


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Dictator Ilham Aliyev’s relations with Russia never actually deteriorated. It was merely a staged game orchestrated with Moscow to mislead the US and Europe, ensuring his regime remained secure from being overthrown


Dictator Ilham Aliyev’s relations with Russia never actually deteriorated. It was merely a staged game orchestrated with Moscow to mislead the US and Europe, ensuring his regime remained secure from being overthrownAIR Center (@aircenteraz)Reconciliation on Baku’s Terms: Azerbaijan and Russia Normalize Relations-  @HuseynovVasif
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$100 oil question: why even peace may not be enough to calm markets


Oil has once again crossed the symbolic threshold of $100 per barrel, reviving memories of previous geopolitical shocks that sent energy markets into turmoil. The immediate explanation is familiar: rising tensions in the Middle East, concerns over shipping routes, and fears that global oil supplies could be disrupted.

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$100 oil question: why even peace may not be enough to calm markets


Oil has once again crossed the symbolic threshold of $100 per barrel, reviving memories of previous geopolitical shocks that sent energy markets into turmoil. The immediate explanation is familiar: rising tensions in the Middle East, concerns over shipping routes, and fears that global oil supplies could be disrupted.

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What Prevents Borrowers From Getting Large Loans in Azerbaijan?


Economy What Prevents Borrowers From Getting Large Loans in Azerbaijan?AZE.US – July 25, 2026

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A new investigation by the fact-checking website Fact Check is examining the finances, international contacts and political networks of German politician Frank Schwabe, raising questions about transparency and influence.


A new investigation by the fact-checking website Fact Check is examining the finances, international contacts and political networks of German politician Frank Schwabe, raising questions about transparency and influence.
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Construction Nearing Completion in Jabrayil’s Soltanli Village, First Residents Expected to Return by Year-End-PHOTO



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US strike on LPG tanker in Gulf of Oman leaves two dead


The US military carried out a strike on an LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) tanker attempting to enter the region from the Gulf of Oman, Report informs, citing Mehr news agency.

It was reported that two crew members were killed as a result of the strike.

The US took this step believing the tanker was carrying Iranian gas, according to the information.