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Trump orders 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

Trump orders 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

'Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with' US, says president

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Iran’s foreign minister says contacts with US envoy ‘continued before and after protests’
12.01.2026

Iran’s foreign minister says contacts with US envoy ‘continued before and after protests’

Iran is ‘ready for all options,’ Abbas Araghchi says, voicing hope Washington would choose ‘the wise option’

Zelenskyy instructs team to finalize document on US security guarantees
12.01.2026

Zelenskyy instructs team to finalize document on US security guarantees

Ukrainian president says text of potential deal reaching level of 'historic significance,' to be submitted for consideration at highest level

Nurses strike at major New York City hospitals over staffing shortages and patient safety
12.01.2026

Nurses strike at major New York City hospitals over staffing shortages and patient safety

Governor declares state disaster emergency in affected counties, says move allows regulatory flexibility to ensure patient care

EXPLAINER - Colombia, Mexico, Cuba: How they measure up to US military might
12.01.2026

EXPLAINER - Colombia, Mexico, Cuba: How they measure up to US military might

The three nations lag far behind the world’s most advanced military power, with major gaps in personnel, weapons, assets and budgets

Venezuela sets free 116 prisoners in new wave of release
12.01.2026

Venezuela sets free 116 prisoners in new wave of release

Release involves 'individuals deprived of their liberty for acts related to disrupting constitutional order, threatening stability of nation,' Penitentiary Services Ministry says