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An Iraqi captain keeps sailing despite the threat of attack amid regional war

BAGHDAD (AP) — Aboard an oil tanker plying the tense waters between the Gulf of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz, Iraqi Captain Rahman Al-Jubouri continues to work in one of the world’s most volatile...

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French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X

PARIS (AP) — Elon Musk has been summoned to Paris on Monday, where investigators are looking into allegations of misconduct related to the social media platform X, including the spread of child sexual...

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Oil prices and stocks climb as the US-Iran standoff keeps the Strait of Hormuz in limbo

Oil prices climbed more than 5% while Asian shares also advanced Monday as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz. The Persian Gulf waterway...

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Oil prices rise anew after a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz strands tankers

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose in early trading Sunday as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf waterway that is crucial to global...

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Oil prices rise anew after a US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz strands tankers

NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices rose in early trading Sunday as a standoff between Iran and the U.S. prevented tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf waterway that is crucial to global...

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Alberta government meeting with grocers to address food affordability: minister

EDMONTON — Alberta's government says it's meeting with some of Canada's largest grocers to address food affordability in the province. Service Alberta Minister Dale Nally says in a statement that the...

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Iran vows a swift response to the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel, Iran's state-run media say

WASHINGTON (AP) — Iran vows a swift response to the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel, Iran's state-run media say. The Associated Press

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Trump says U.S. has forcibly seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz that tried to pass naval blockade

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says U.S. has forcibly seized Iranian-flagged cargo ship near Strait of Hormuz that tried to pass naval blockade. The Associated Press

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Businesses can claim refunds starting Monday for Trump tariffs declared unconstitutional

NEW YORK (AP) — A refund system for businesses that paid tariffs which the U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed without the constitutional authority to do so is scheduled to launch...

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Businesses welcome federal fuel tax relief as Iran war uncertainty lingers

HALIFAX — An eastern Canadian logistics, trucking and courier company with a fleet of more than 200 vehicles says Monday’s federal tax break on fuel should provide relief to hard-hit customers. Karanjeet...

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