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The United States launched another wave of airstrikes against Iranian military infrastructure as Iran fired missiles and drones towards countries hosting American forces. The renewed attacks came as Washington reimposed its blockade on Iranian ports amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. US Strikes Iran’s Military Infrastructure The US Central Command said
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India has urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for alleged rights violations and excessive police action amid escalating protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. New Delhi said the continuing unrest reflected longstanding public grievances over governance, economic conditions and political representation. India Raises Concern Over PoK Protests The
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The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement will take effect on July 15, opening wider market access for exporters, reducing tariffs and easing the movement of professionals between the two countries. The Indian government has described it as one of its most ambitious and wide-ranging trade agreements. India-UK Trade Deal Expands Market Access The UK […]
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US President Donald Trump has withdrawn his proposal to impose a 20% levy on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz. He said trade and investment agreements with Gulf countries would replace the planned shipping charge. Trump Withdraws Hormuz Shipping Levy Trump announced the reversal one day after proposing that vessels using the strategic waterway […]
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A special National Investigation Agency court in Jammu has issued an open-dated non-bailable warrant against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed in connection with the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. NIA Court Issues Warrant Against Hafiz Saeed The special court issued the warrant on July 8, two days after the NIA filed a […]
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India has strongly condemned attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz that killed one Indian seafarer and injured 10 others. The Ministry of External Affairs summoned Iran’s deputy chief of mission in New Delhi and lodged a formal protest over the incidents. Indian Seafarer Killed in Hormuz Attack The vessels, MT Al […]
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Hungary’s Parliament has approved a constitutional amendment aimed at removing President Tamás Sulyok from office. The measure forms part of Prime Minister Péter Magyar’s broader effort to dismantle institutions associated with former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s government. Hungary Parliament Votes to Remove President The constitutional amendment passed with 139 votes in
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The United Kingdom has moved to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a national security threat under new state-threat legislation. The proposed restrictions would criminalise support for the IRGC and expand authorities’ powers to prosecute people acting on its behalf in Britain. UK Moves to Restrict Support for IRGC The government submitted draft
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US President Donald Trump has formally notified Congress that military hostilities with Iran resumed on July 7 following renewed attacks around the Strait of Hormuz. The administration said the military action was necessary to protect American personnel, interests and commercial shipping. Trump Notifies Congress of Iran Fighting In a letter dated July 10, Trump informed