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Nigeria evacuaes about 260 citizens as xenophobic backlash grows in South Africa
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Nigeria evacuaes about 260 citizens as xenophobic backlash grows in South Africa

U.S. inflation climbed 4.2% in May—its first year‑on‑year gain in three years—driven by soaring energy costs linked to the conflict in Iran. President Trump welcomed the figure, joking that he loves inflation, but pledged that prices will drop once the war ends. The spike follows U.S. strikes on Iran and a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has tightened the global oil supply. Economists fear the unrest could keep the economy overheating and prompt the Federal Reserve to raise rates in 2027.

The article examines the political fallout from Trump’s comments, the impact of higher fuel and medical costs on households, and the potential policy responses from the Federal Reserve’s new governor.

U.S. inflation climbed 4.2% in May—its first year‑on‑year gain in three years—driven by soaring energy costs linked to the conflict in Iran. President Trump welcomed the figure, joking that he loves inflation, but pledged that prices will drop once the war ends. The spike follows U.S. strikes on Iran and a temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which has tightened the global oil supply. Economists fear the unrest could keep the economy overheating and prompt the Federal Reserve to raise rates in 2027. The article examines the political fallout from Trump’s comments, the impact of higher fuel and medical costs on households, and the potential policy responses from the Federal Reserve’s new governor.

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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps announced it struck two ships in the Strait of Hormuz after the United States launched a new wave of military strikes in response to Iranian aggression.  The US described its actions as self‑defence against continued Iranian provocations, a stance echoing President Trump’s recent threats that the country would be “hit hard” if a diplomatic deal was not reached.  Tehran’s claim follows the collapse of a limited ceasefire signed in April, which has since seen intermittent clashes on both sides.  Oil markets reacted quickly, with Brent crude climbing above $95 per barrel as the Strait was temporarily closed.  The United Nations has warned that these “lesser fire” incidents risk escalating into full‑scale conflict, urging all parties to seek a diplomatic resolution.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps announced it struck two ships in the Strait of Hormuz after the United States launched a new wave of military strikes in response to Iranian aggression. The US described its actions as self‑defence against continued Iranian provocations, a stance echoing President Trump’s recent threats that the country would be “hit hard” if a diplomatic deal was not reached. Tehran’s claim follows the collapse of a limited ceasefire signed in April, which has since seen intermittent clashes on both sides. Oil markets reacted quickly, with Brent crude climbing above $95 per barrel as the Strait was temporarily closed. The United Nations has warned that these “lesser fire” incidents risk escalating into full‑scale conflict, urging all parties to seek a diplomatic resolution.

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Myanmar’s 2024 conscription law has trapped young civilians in military service, turning ordinary men into reluctant soldiers. Four youths escaped into the rebel-held PDF, asserting a fragile hope. As the junta gains manpower, the rebels face growing pressure, especially with the arrival of drone and artillery support. Human stories abound: wounded commanders, makeshift field hospitals, and the birth of new life on the battlefield. The conflict now hinges on whether the expanded army can overwhelm the rebels or if resistance will persist.

Myanmar’s 2024 conscription law has trapped young civilians in military service, turning ordinary men into reluctant soldiers. Four youths escaped into the rebel-held PDF, asserting a fragile hope. As the junta gains manpower, the rebels face growing pressure, especially with the arrival of drone and artillery support. Human stories abound: wounded commanders, makeshift field hospitals, and the birth of new life on the battlefield. The conflict now hinges on whether the expanded army can overwhelm the rebels or if resistance will persist.

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