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Hormuz Is Shut, Indian Ships Still Passing. Centre Shares 'Secret' Strategy
The movement is significant because Iran holds a major geographical advantage over the Strait and has repeatedly targeted vessels in retaliation for the US-Israeli strikes on February 28 that triggered the war.
"Say Hello To Your Wives," Trump Says Strait Of Hormuz Blockade To Be Lifted
Trump also specified that enriched uranium stockpiles in Iran "will be unearthed by the United States".
1,600 Strikes, 500 Drone Attacks: The 'Illusion' Of Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire
Since its announcement by the US, Israel and Hezbollah have traded heavy fire, and Israeli forces have continued to demolish villages in southern Lebanon.
"Get Ready," Russia Tells Romania To Brace For More Drone Incidents
Russian President Vladimir Putin had been informed about the drone incident in Romania, the TASS state news agency reported earlier on Friday.
"They Walk Among Us": White House Launches "Aliens" Website. What It's About
The website is called Aliens.gov and is a space-themed immigration enforcement website that features a US map tracking "alien arrests". The data on the site will be updated and will also be included in the White House app.
Mini-Pigs To Organ Printing, Putin's $26 Billion Anti-Ageing Plan: Report
Achievements so far include bioprinted human cartilage tissue and a mouse thyroid gland, and the long-term goal is human organ replacement by the end of the decade.
Russian Drone Attack In Romania Injures 2, Sparks NATO, EU Outrage
The drone smashed into an apartment building in Galati, close to the border with Ukraine, sparking a fire and sending a 14-year-old boy and 53-year-old woman to hospital with injuries
Myanmar President To Visit India, Trade And Defence On Agenda
Initially scheduled to visit India to participate in the International Big Cat Alliance Summit on 1 June (since deferred), Min Aung Hlaing will now pay an official visit to India from 30 May to 03 June 2026 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
How Mount Bental Acts As Israel's Fortress On Syrian Frontier, NDTV Reports
As the conflict landscape in the Middle East expands, Mount Bental is no longer just a disputed hilltop. It has become a live military vantage point from where Israel is preparing for the possibility of a broader regional confrontation.
Canadian Man Plants Over 47,000 Mangrove Trees In 24 Hours, Sets World Record
Antoine achieved this record in the coastal city of Mombasa, Kenya, where he planted thousands of mangrove trees within 24 hours.
'Arash-e-Kamangir': Weapon Iran Claims To Have Used To Shoot Down US Drone
The new interceptor system is named after a Persian mythology hero who is described in folklore as having fired an arrow to draw the border between Iran and Central Asia.
AI Giant Anthropic Nears $1 Trillion Valuation, Surpasses Rival OpenAI
Anthropic's near-trillion-dollar valuation puts it ahead of OpenAI, which was valued at $852 billion in March. Both companies could go public as early as this year.
"Highly Inaccurate": Sheikh Hasina On UN Report On Bangladesh Protest Death Count
A UN fact-finding report said that up to 1,400 people were killed during the Bangladesh protests in 2024.
'Indians, Pakistanis Take Our Job': British MP's 'Racist' Remarks Spark Row
Lowe's remarks soon sparked a controversy, with social media users calling him "racist" and reminding him about Britain's colonial past.
Japan Airlines Bans Crew From Drinking During Layovers After Flight Delay Incident
The latest case took place on May 23 when a chief flight attendant scheduled to operate a morning flight from Hiroshima to Tokyo failed mandatory breathalyzer checks before duty.
Climate Change Is Making Hajj Pilgrimage Hotter, Less Safe: Study
The hajj in western Saudi Arabia, one of the most arid areas on the planet, is one of the world's largest religious gatherings, when hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are exposed to extreme heat.
How Pigeons Use Iron-Rich Liver Cells To Find Their Way Home
Pigeons are a well-known group of frequent flyers that can traverse hundreds of miles (hundreds of kilometers) in a single day.
India 'Commits' To Buying $500 Billion Worth Of US Goods. What Experts Said
The concerns gain significance because India is already struggling to preserve its foreign reserves due to a weakening currency and rising oil prices due to the US-Iran war.
"No US Aircraft Shot": Washington Rejects Iran's Claim Of Attack Near Bushehr
Iran's state TV said early on Friday that a US aircraft was destroyed in Iran's Jam governorate in Bushehr, citing its governor Masoud Tangestani.
