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How A US Blockade On Iran Is Forcing Sanctioned Ships To Turn Back
Iran-linked vessels appear to have jammed or faked their locations in some instances, complicating an uncertain and risky shipping situation.
Can Iran Legally Collect Tolls On Vessels Passing Strait Of Hormuz?
UN Convention on the Law of the Sea provides vessels a right of unimpeded "transit passage" through the Strait of Hormuz.
At Private Dinner With Dutch Royals, Trump Reveals His Plan To End Iran War
The royal meal laid bare how alone Trump stands in his war with Iran, even though he repeatedly declares victory while declaring the conflict is "very close to over".
"Don't Go Down, Come Up": Indonesian Guide's Split-Second Call Saves Hikers As Mount Dukono Erupts
In volcanic terrain, especially during an active eruption, descending can actually increase the risk.
In A First, Iran Set To Execute Woman Over January Protests
Rights groups accuse Iran of using the death penalty as a tool of repression to instil fear among the prople amid war against Israel and the US.
Pakistan, Bangladesh Migrants Pose As Gay To Access UK Asylum: Report
Individuals whose work, study or tourist visas are nearing expiry in the UK are being guided to claim they face danger because of their sexual orientation.
Lashkar-e-Taiba Co-founder Amir Hamza Critically Injured in Lahore Shooting
Unidentified gunmen open fire near media office; condition remains critical
US Ends Oil Waiver for Russia and Iran; India Faces Tough Choices Amid Sanctions Threat
Washington warns of secondary sanctions on buyers; India may shift imports as global energy uncertainty rises.
"I Felt A Lot Of Shame": Mamdani's Wife Apologises For Using Racial Slurs In Old Posts
Resurfaced posts from Duwaji's old X and Tumblr accounts included the use of racial slurs and homophobic language.
"You're Killing Children": JD Vance Cornered Over US Role In War On Gaza
US Vice President JD Vance was at a Turning Point USA event that took place amid an ongoing political flashpoint involving Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV.
A Missile On One Soldier's Shoulder Could Ground The US Air War In Iran
Iran shot down US jets while China denied arming Tehran. But reports of a Chinese spy satellite being used by Iran, the viral F-35 tutorial from a Chinese engineer, and now 1,000+ MANPADs reportedly on their way to the war suggests otherwise.
Laskhar Co-Founder, Behind Several Terror Attacks In India, Shot In Lahore
Amir Hamza, Lashkar-e-Taiba's Founding Member, Shot By Unknown Gunmen In Lahore
YouTube Removes Pro-Iran Channel For Lego-Themed AI Videos Mocking Trump
Explosive Media, a group of pro-Tehran creators that describes itself as independent but is widely suspected of ties to the Iranian government, has gained internet notoriety during the US-Iran war for animation videos
Ex-IRGC Chief Says It Would Be 'Great' If US Launches Ground Attack
Long regarded as a hardliner even within the Revolutionary Guards, Iran's ideological army, Rezaei said it would be "great" if the United States launched a ground invasion of Iran.
2nd US-Sanctioned Supertanker Enters Gulf Despite Blockade On Iranian Ports
The US Central Command said on X that 10 vessels have been turned around and no ships have broken through since the start of the blockade on Monday.
BBC Will Cut Up To 2,000 Jobs To Save 10% Of Its Budget Over 2 Years
The BBC said earlier this year that it faced "substantial financial pressures" and wanted to cut about a tenth of its budget by 2029.
Apple, Google Offer 'Nudify' Apps Despite Policies Against Them
Searching for terms like "nudify" and "undress" in the Apple and Google app download stores gives customers access to software that can be used to alter images of celebrities and others to make them appear nude or in a state of partial undress.
US-China Tensions Rise Over Hormuz Blockade Before Trump's Beijing Trip
Donald Trump's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz risks conflict with China ahead of his Beijing visit
Bloomberg Says "Claim Has No Merit" As Executive Accused Of Sending Sexual Texts To Male Employee
Charles Kyle O'Rourke has alleged that a senior manager sent him sexually explicit and inappropriate messages, creating a hostile work environment.
