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Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a fresh threat against India, saying any future conflict would go far beyond the limited border zone seen in past confrontations. His remarks came after Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that any new misadventure by Pakistan would trigger an unprecedented and decisive response from India. Khawaja Asif […]
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Iran has reportedly rejected a US-backed proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, signalling that Tehran is not yet ready to pause hostilities despite rising regional pressure. The reported refusal comes at a time when military tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply intensified, with the latest developments pointing to a further breakdown in backchannel […]
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A fresh military incident near the Strait of Hormuz has sharply raised tensions in the US-Iran conflict after reports said another American aircraft was brought down on Friday. Iranian forces claimed responsibility for the strike, while President Donald Trump said the escalation would not affect ongoing diplomatic talks, calling the situation part of a broader […]
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Iran has mobilised more than one million ground fighters amid fears of a possible US invasion from the south, as the war in West Asia pushes Tehran to prepare for a wider battlefield confrontation. The move comes as reports of fresh troop mobilisation, militia readiness and defensive build-up add to concerns that the conflict could […]
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France has held discussions with 35 countries on plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once hostilities in West Asia come to an end, as concerns continue to grow over the disruption of one of the world’s most important shipping routes. France Leads Talks On Hormuz Reopening France’s armed forces chief held a videoconference with […]
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The World Bank has said it is moving quickly to support countries facing economic disruption caused by the conflict in West Asia, as rising energy costs, trade disruption and pressure on public finances begin to affect economies across the region and beyond. World Bank Support For Affected Countries The institution said it would use its […]
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China has urged all sides involved in the Strait of Hormuz crisis to stop military action and return to dialogue, warning that continued escalation could trap the region in a vicious cycle driven by force. The statement highlights Beijing’s growing concern that conflict around one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints could spiral into […]