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Trump Orders Hormuz Naval Blockade After Iran Talks Fail
Trump has ordered an immediate US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after weekend US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed over Iran's nuclear programme. US Central Command says the blockade of
Iran’s IRGC fires on Indian tankers, two turn back
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy opened fire on Indian oil tankers trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz, reversing its earlier reopening and warning any ship as cooperation with the enemy. India’s fore
Khamenei warns of 'new bitter defeats' for US and Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned in a state TV message that Iran's navy is ready to inflict "new bitter defeats" on the US and Israel, as tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz where at
Trump says good news on Iran, no peace deal details
At a Turning Point rally, Donald Trump teased ‘good news’ on Iran but gave no specifics on a peace deal, while his rhetoric ranged from promising to keep a U.S. naval blockade to threatening renewed b
Pakistan's Munir Wraps Iran Mediation Trip
Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir wrapped a three-day visit to Tehran as Islamabad scrambles to revive stalled U.S.-Iran peace efforts ahead of an expiring ceasefire.
Pakistan’s army chief, PM return from Iran peace talks
Pakistan’s top military and civilian leaders wrapped up a high‑stakes diplomatic sprint, with Field Marshal Asim Munir meeting Iran’s leadership in Tehran and PM Shehbaz Sharif returning from a Turkey
Russia looted Ukrainian objects; thousands missing
Ukraine says Russian forces have looted thousands of cultural objects in the war, a claim echoed by museum official Alina Dotsenko, who returned to an emptied gallery. Kyiv’s Culture Ministry is racin
US Extends Russian Oil Waiver Amid Iran War Shortages
The U.S. Treasury extended a 30‑day general license on Russian oil shipments, reversing Secretary Scott Bessent’s earlier refusal and aiming to ease oil shortages caused by the Iran‑Israel war. The mo
How Trump stunned Netanyahu with 'Israel prohibited' post
Donald Trump shocked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a social‑media post declaring that further Israeli strikes on Lebanon were 'prohibited.' Within an hour, Israel launched attacks tha
India’s Gulf Dilemma: Strategic Autonomy vs Ambiguity
India’s foreign‑policy debate over the Iranian crisis has split opinion between those who see a prudent strategic autonomy and those who warn of dangerous ambiguity. Framed as a Gulf dilemma, the disc
North Korea tests missiles from new Choe Hyon destroyer
North Korea’s newly commissioned 5,000‑ton destroyer Choe Hyon launched two strategic cruise missiles and three anti‑ship missiles in a test overseen by Kim Jong Un, marking the vessel’s first public
Trump admin extends Russian oil waiver, reversing Bessent
The Trump administration on Friday extended a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil through May 16, reversing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's public statement from two days earlie
Mediators Meet in Turkey for US-Iran Peace Push
Foreign ministers from Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia held their third 'quad' coordination meeting on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum to push for a deal ending the U.S.-Iran wa
India and South Korea Recalibrate Strategic Partnership
President Lee Jae‑myung’s three‑day visit to India is framed as a strategic inflection point as both nations look to recalibrate their partnership amid a fragmenting Indo‑Pacific order. The article no
Air Canada Suspends New York Flights Amid Cost Surge
Air Canada has temporarily halted its Toronto‑to‑New York and Montreal‑to‑New York flights, while Spirit Airlines is seeking emergency U.S. aid as the war in Iran spikes aviation fuel prices. Meanwhil
Iran Reopens Hormuz After Israel‑Lebanon Truce Blockade
Following the Israel‑Lebanon ceasefire, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully reopened to international shipping, prompting a thank‑you from President Donald Trump, who nevertheless said the U.S. n
Pro-Iran hackers appear to increase critical infrastructure cyberattacks
Pro‑Iran hackers are stepping up attacks on critical infrastructure, with a group claiming responsibility for the Los Angeles Metro breach. U.S. officials warn that such vulnerabilities could expose o
Trump: Iran Deal in 'Day or Two'; Officials Say Not Yet
President Trump predicted a U.S.-Iran deal to end the war within two days, but officials briefed on the talks told Axios that significant gaps remain on critical issues despite progress on a three-pag
Myanmar frees president 4,000 detainees Ukraine outage
Myanmar’s authorities granted a New Year amnesty, freeing the ousted president and about 4,000 detainees, while the same briefing highlighted rising humanitarian needs in Afghanistan and a fresh power
Russia's 700-drone barrage kills 16 across Ukraine
Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine overnight, killing at least 16 people across Kyiv, Odesa, and Dnipro in what Moscow called retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russ
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