Dubai, April 23 US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he has directed the American military to act against Iranian boats allegedly laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that signals heightened tensions in the key maritime corridor. In a social media post, Trump said the US Navy has been instructed to “shoot […]
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Bratislava (Slovakia), April 23 The flow of Russian oil to Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline, passing through Ukraine, has resumed, Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Saková said on Thursday, bringing temporary relief to supply concerns after months of disruption. Oil deliveries to Slovakia and Hungary had been halted in January, triggering tensions with Ukraine over transit […]
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Colombo, April 21 A 35-year-old Indian national was arrested in Sri Lanka on Tuesday for allegedly carrying more than one kilogram of narcotics at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayaka, police said. The individual was intercepted during routine checks at the airport and found in possession of a consignment of ‘Kush’ narcotics weighing over one […]
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Dubai, April 17 A 10-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump and accepted by Lebanon and Israel remained in place on Friday, offering hope for extending a broader truce involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The halt in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah has reduced tensions in the region, though uncertainty remains over […]
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Tehran, April 16 Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, China has called for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while military actions and economic measures linked to the conflict continue to affect the region, raising concerns about global trade, energy supplies, and prospects for peace. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during a conversation with his Iranian […]
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Dubai, April 15 Iran’s joint military command warned it may block Gulf trade unless the United States lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions in the region. In a Wednesday interview, US President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran was “very close to over.” Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Washington […]
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Beijing, April 15 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday described China-Russia relations as precious in the current international environment, highlighting the need for stronger strategic coordination during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing. He stressed the need for cooperation to safeguard mutual interests and support broader global stability. Xi said that […]
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By Sagar Kulkarni Washington, April 11 NASA astronauts have safely returned to Earth after completing Artemis II, the first human lunar flyby in over 50 years. This mission paves the way for future moon landings. The Artemis II crew included Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. […]
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By Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros and Mike Corder Dubai, April 10 The United States and Iran are set to meet in Islamabad this weekend to try to ease tensions between Israel and Hezbollah and talk about broader issues in the Middle East. Leaders in the region hope these talks will lead to more stability and […]
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Dubai, April 9 A fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States appeared to be under serious strain on Thursday, with fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon, rising concern over the Strait of Hormuz and growing uncertainty over whether planned talks this weekend can prevent the conflict from sliding again. The truce, announced earlier this week […]
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