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Pentagon denies report of defense investment attempt linked to Hegseth ahead of Iran strike

Pentagon denies report of defense investment attempt linked to Hegseth ahead of Iran strike

Neither Pentagon chief nor any of his representatives approached BlackRock about any such investment, says spokesman

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White House says greenlight for Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba 'not a policy change'
30.03.2026

White House says greenlight for Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba 'not a policy change'

Spokesperson calls move a case-by-case 'humanitarian' decision and says more tankers could be allowed

US raises concerns with Israel over restrictions at Jerusalem holy sites during Holy Week
30.03.2026

US raises concerns with Israel over restrictions at Jerusalem holy sites during Holy Week

White House says it expressed worries about closures and urges access for worshipers

US says Iran talks 'going well' despite public rejection from Tehran
30.03.2026

US says Iran talks 'going well' despite public rejection from Tehran

White House says ‘remaining elements of Iranian regime’ are increasingly eager to come to the negotiating table

US lawmaker calls Israel's death penalty bill 'next step in the genocide'
30.03.2026

US lawmaker calls Israel's death penalty bill 'next step in the genocide'

Rep. Rashida Tlaib says Palestinians 'already systematically tortured in Israeli prisons'

No one but you can stop war in Middle East, al-Sisi tells Trump
30.03.2026

No one but you can stop war in Middle East, al-Sisi tells Trump

Egyptian president appeals to US president to end the conflict in the region amid economic and energy crises