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His comments drew political criticism, while the rise in inflation and falling real wages has increased pressure on the Federal Reserve and raised concerns ahead of upcoming elections. #PowerAffairs
U.S. President Donald Trump said he “loved inflation,” arguing prices will fall once the war ends and oil supplies stabilise, including through US efforts to keep shipments moving.
Abdulkadir Artan was denied entry to the United States, ruling him out of officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Supporters described the decision as a major blow for Somalia, saying Artan’s appointment had been a historic milestone and a source of national pride. #PowerAffairs
Washington described the operation as a proportional response to recent attacks, while Iran denied conducting any offensive air operations in the area during the previous 24 hours.
In a separate development, football fans in Somalia expressed disappointment after referee Omar..
Meanwhile, the U.S. military said it carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian air defense systems, control stations and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz following the downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they targeted four sites at the U.S. al-Azraq base in Jordan with long-range missiles, including F-35 fighter jet hangars and a command-and-control center.
Jordan’s armed forces said they intercepted and shot down five missiles launched toward the al-Azraq area, adding that falling debris caused neither injuries nor damage.
The Asian Financial Crisis reshaped Indonesia’s politics and economy. Nearly three decades later, the rupiah still carries the legacy of that turbulent period; and questions remain over whether Indonesia will one day remove the zeros from its currency.
Aoun said Lebanon is engaged in U.S.-mediated talks with Israel aimed at securing a full cessation of hostilities, but stressed that he would not meet Netanyahu until an agreement to end the war is reached. #PowerAffairs
Meanwhile, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has urged Israel to pursue negotiations instead of war, warning that a military solution would never guarantee security.
Trump warns Netanyahu that the US "calls the shots" and must accept any Washington-Tehran peace deal, ordering Israel not to retaliate as sirens ring in Jerusalem over Iranian missiles. Meanwhile, Iran plans new maritime transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz. #AWANIInternational