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A Greek-owned crude tanker reported an external explosion off the coast of Oman, prompting a maritime security alert in the Gulf of Oman. Authorities said the vessel and crew were safe, while the cause of the incident remained unknown. Oman Tanker Explosion Reported The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said the tanker reported an external […]
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Israel has said it carried out a strike in Gaza targeting Mohammed Odeh, the newly appointed head of Hamas’s armed wing. The Israeli government described Odeh as one of the figures involved in the October 7 attack, though it was not immediately clear whether he was killed in the strike. Israel Targets Mohammed Odeh In […]
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Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the United States-Iran peace process, calling it “more than problematic.” His remarks came amid debate over Pakistan’s diplomatic position, its stance on Israel and President Donald Trump’s push for wider acceptance of the Abraham Accords. Pakistan Role In Iran Peace Talks Graham said […]
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China has criticised the Quad’s latest Indo-Pacific initiatives, saying cooperation between countries should not target any third party. Beijing’s response came after India, the United States, Japan and Australia announced fresh measures on maritime surveillance, port infrastructure, critical minerals and energy security. China Opposes Quad Cooperation Chinese Foreign
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Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for Muslim-majority countries to join the Abraham Accords, saying the proposal clashes with Pakistan’s fundamental position on Israel and Palestine. Pakistan Rejects Abraham Accords Proposal Asif said Pakistan should not join any agreement that goes against its core ideological stance.
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Foreign ministers of India, the United States, Japan and Australia met in New Delhi for the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, with discussions focused on Indo-Pacific security, maritime cooperation, supply chains, critical minerals and the impact of global conflicts on key trade routes. Quad Meeting Focuses On Indo-Pacific Security External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar
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India and Canada are looking to fast-track negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement as both countries move to rebuild economic ties after a period of diplomatic strain. The two sides are aiming to raise bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030. India Canada Trade Deal Talks Accelerate Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the […]
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said a possible deal with Iran could still take a few more days, even as the United States carried out fresh strikes in southern Iran. The comments show that diplomacy is continuing, but the conflict remains highly unstable. Rubio Says Iran Deal Needs More Time Rubio said negotiations […]
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The United States military has carried out what it described as “self-defence” strikes in southern Iran, targeting missile launch sites and boats allegedly attempting to lay mines. The strikes came despite ongoing negotiations aimed at reducing tensions and preserving a fragile ceasefire. US Strikes Iranian Missile Launch Sites U.S. Central Command said the strikes were