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Trump gets approval for gold coin in his likeness
AFP, Published on 20/03/2026
» NEW YORK — An advisory commission hand-picked by President Donald Trump has approved the design of a commemorative gold coin featuring his image, officials said Thursday, in a move slammed by Democratic opponents.
Italy, Germany and France offer help with Hormuz only after ceasefire
AFP, Published on 20/03/2026
» LONDON - Six major international powers said Thursday they were ready "to contribute to" ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, though three stressed that any initiative would take place post-ceasefire.
US, Israel tactics diverge on Iran as Trump's goals still 'fuzzy'
AFP, Published on 20/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu both praise their relationship as excellent, but after three weeks of attacking Iran, their tactics are increasingly diverging -- the result, some experts say, of Trump's ill-defined goals.
Trump demands halt to energy facility attacks
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/03/2026
» US President Donald Trump has called on Israel and Iran to stop attacks on energy facilities as the war in the Middle East escalated, with damage to key oil and gas infrastructure triggering a fresh surge in prices.
World’s largest LNG plant suffers extensive damage
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/03/2026
» WASHINGTON — A Qatari complex housing the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plant suffered “extensive damage” amid a sharp escalation of attacks on energy facilities across the Persian Gulf.
Key Middle East energy sites under fire
AFP, Published on 19/03/2026
» DOHA - Qatar’s main gas facility has suffered extensive damage after several rounds of Iranian strikes, causing new energy supply fears as the Middle East war grinds on.
Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid 'pause' in hostilities
AFP, Published on 19/03/2026
» ISLAMABAD (PAKISTAN) - Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a halt in fighting during celebrations for the end of Ramadan, after the deadliest strike in their escalating conflict killed hundreds in Kabul earlier this week.
Trump nominee for Homeland Security chief grilled at fiery Senate hearing
AFP, Published on 19/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Markwayne Mullin, US President Donald Trump's pick for Homeland Security chief, distanced himself from his fired predecessor Kristi Noem as he was grilled over immigration policy at a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
US Fed holds rates unchanged over 'uncertain' Iran war implications
AFP, Published on 19/03/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected Wednesday, in defiance of President Donald Trump as the world's largest economy battles stubborn inflation, weak labor demand and an "uncertain" economic outlook due to the war in Iran.
Iran vows revenge for Larijani as Trump says war may end soon
Bloomberg News, Published on 18/03/2026
» DUBAI — Iranian attacks on Israel and Arab states in the Persian Gulf continued overnight into Wednesday, while US President Donald Trump said the United States could end the war with the Islamic Republic “in the near future.”