International
US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, with trade, Taiwan and Iran expected to dominate the high-level talks. Trump China Visit Confirmed By Beijing China’s foreign ministry confirmed that Trump will visit the country for a three-day state […]
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US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest response to a United States-backed peace proposal, calling it “totally unacceptable” as tensions continue to rise in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz remains under pressure. Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Response Iran sent its response to the latest US proposal through Pakistani mediators, as Islamabad continues […]
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Bahrain has arrested 41 people over alleged links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, with authorities saying legal proceedings are underway against the suspects. Bahrain Arrests 41 In IRGC-Linked Case Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said security investigations uncovered an organisation allegedly connected to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and the ideology of Wilayat Al
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Satellite images have revealed a large suspected oil slick near Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s main crude export hub, amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz. The cause of the spill is not yet clear, but the development has raised concerns over oil infrastructure safety, shipping risks and possible […]
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A U.S. intelligence assessment has reportedly concluded that Iran may be able to withstand an American naval blockade for several more months, even as fighting flares again in the Gulf. The report comes amid renewed clashes near the Strait of Hormuz and continued diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict. CIA Assessment On Iran Blockade […]
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The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies accused of helping Iran obtain weapons and raw materials for its drone and missile programmes. The action comes as Washington increases pressure on Tehran amid the continuing Iran war and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. US Targets Iran Weapons Procurement Network The U.S. […]
Op-Eds Opinion
The world today is not watching a stable geopolitical environment. It is watching multiple crises unfold simultaneously, each carrying consequences that could shape global economics, energy security, military alignments, and public trust in institutions for years to come. The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most dangerous flashpoints on Earth. Nearly a fifth of […]
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The United Arab Emirates reported fresh missile and drone attacks on Friday as the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire came under renewed pressure. The escalation came hours after the United States said it had thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and carried out retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities. UAE Responds To […]
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said he recently met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has remained out of public view since taking over Iran’s top post. The statement is being seen as an attempt to address growing speculation over Khamenei’s health, absence and control over state affairs. Pezeshkian Says Meeting Lasted Over Two Hours Pezeshkian […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite fresh fighting in the Gulf, including attacks on American destroyers and renewed Iranian strikes targeting the UAE. The latest flare-up has raised new concerns over the stability of the month-old ceasefire and the future of diplomatic talks. U.S. Destroyers Attacked In […]