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Trump Leverages China Trip For Hormuz Support
President Donald Trump is suggesting he may delay his much-anticipated visit to China at the end of the month as he seeks to ramp up the pressure on Beijing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and calm oil prices that have soared during the Iran war.
Trump Leaves Allies And Foes Guessing On Endgame For Iran
As the US-Israeli war on Iran enters its third week, pressure is growing on the person in the best position to end it: Donald Trump.
Trump Says He Wants To Finish Iran War Before Tackling Cuba
US President Donald Trump predicted Cuba wants to make a deal with the US but said he wants to finish the war with Iran before turning his attention to the communist island nation.
Trump Says US 'Talking' To Iran But Tehran Not 'Ready' For Deal To End War
US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the United States was in discussions with Iran as the war enters its third week but that Tehran was not ready for a deal to end it.
Trump Tells Allies To Escort Ships Through Hormuz. Not Everyone Is On Board
The United States is reportedly planning to announce a "coalition" of multiple nations to help escort ships through the war-hit Strait of Hormuz as early as this week amid soaring oil prices due to the US and Israel's war on Iran.
What's Behind Iran's Hormuz Pass For 2 Indian Tankers? S Jaishankar Explains
Talks have yielded "some results", and this is an "ongoing" process, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said after Iran allowed two Indian-flagged gas tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has blocked
UAE's Big Action Against 19 Indians Over 'Misleading' Posts Amid Iran War
UAE has ordered the arrest of 35 individuals, including 19 Indians, for posting videos on social media that contained misleading or fabricated content amid the Middle East war
Massive Fire Near Dubai International Airport As Iranian Drones Strike
Authorities in Dubai have contained a fire that broke out near Dubai International Airport on Monday after a drone-related incident struck a fuel tank in the area.
Iran Arrests Dozens Of People Accused Of 'Spying' For Israel
Dozens of people accused of sharing sensitive information with Israel have been arrested in several areas of Iran, local media reported on Sunday, as Israeli and US fighter jets continue to strike new targets in the country.
Iranian Women Footballers Who Sought Asylum In Australia To Return Home
Three members of the Iranian women's football team who had sought asylum in Australia have decided to return to Iran, the government said on Sunday.
Headlamps On, Runners Take On World's Deepest Marathon Over 3,000 Feet Underground, Set World Record
Fifty-five runners from 18 countries participated in a certified marathon spanning 42.195 kilometres.
"I Am Dead... For Coffee": Netanyahu Responds To Death Rumours In New Video
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video on X after conspiracy theories circulated on social media claiming he had been killed in an Iranian strike.
Iran Fires 'Dancing Missile' For 1st Time In This War: All You Need To Know
Iran on Sunday launched a series of advanced missiles targeting Israeli and US positions, including the Sejjil missile, which has been used for the first time since the war began on February 28, Iranian news outlet PressTV reported.
Iran Warns Of '9/11 Style' False Flag Plot By 'Epstein Network'
Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has warned of what he described as a possible conspiracy aimed at blaming Iran for a major terrorist attack.
War In The Making: How Trump's Actions Pushed Sensitive Iran Ties To Edge
A look back on Trump's words and actions during his two Presidential terms pertaining to Iran could easily allude to the early makings of a crisis almost a decade ago.
Iran's Kharg Island Attack Triggers Panic In China: Why It Matters To Beijing
The escalating war, especially the attack on Iran's Kharg Island, has put Beijing in a panic mode - leading to drivers rushing to fill their vehicles' tanks and causing long queues at the gas stations.
Not Just Oil, Iran War Puts The Gulf's Water Supplies At Risk Too
Desalination plants are crucial for countries across the Gulf, where natural freshwater sources are extremely limited.
Perplexity's Aravind Srinivas Says AI Could Change How Computer Science Is Taught
Aravind Srinivas endorsed a post on X by a physics and AI/ML student that argued large language models (LLMs) are automating routine coding tasks.
Ukraine Wants Money, Technology For Helping Middle East Against Iran Drones: Zelensky
Gulf states have expended large quantities of air-defence missiles to counter Iran's attack drones and have sought Ukraine's expertise in downing them.
