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Second Bulk Carrier Claiming To Be Chinese Passes Through Strait Of Hormuz
Another bulk carrier signaled it was Chinese-owned as it sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf that's been effectively closed for a week due to multiple attacks in the area.
Israel's Failed Lebanon Op To Find Body Of Pilot Missing Since 1986 Kills 41
Israel said it had carried out an operation overnight in Lebanon to find Ron Arad's remains but had failed to uncover any trace of the navigator missing since 1986.
"Please Mind Your Business": Kamal Haasan Slams Trump Amid "Permission" Row
Hitting out at the US after a top official said Washington, DC, had given India "permission" to buy Russian oil after the Middle East conflict disrupted global supply chains, actor-politician Kamal Haasan has said India does not take orders
"Without Human Authorisation...": OpenAI Robotic Head Quits Over US Deal
OpenAI struck its deal with the Pentagon in late February following the breakdown of talks between the Trump administration and Anthropic PBC.
Explosive Devices Thrown Outside Zohran Mamdani's New York Home During Anti-Muslim Protest
The "ignited devices" were thrown outside Zohran Mamdani's residence when far-right influencer Jake Lang was demonstrating there against alleged "Islamification".
Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli Extends Greetings To Balen Shah On Poll Win
Former Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli extended his wishes to Balen Shah on securing victory in the latest parliamentary elections.
Explosion Hits US Embassy In Oslo, Causes Minor Damage, Thick Smoke
The blast was heard from the embassy compound in western Oslo at around 1 am (0000 GMT), and smoke was seen rising from the area, eyewitnesses said.
'No One Will Be Left To Say 'We Surrender'": Trump Attacks Iran President
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian had dismissed Donald Trump's demand for the Islamic Republic's unconditional surrender as "a dream".
Kuwait Airport Targeted, Saudi Intercepts Drones As Iran Continues Attacks
Fuel tanks at the Kuwait airport were hit while 15 drones were intercepted and destroyed in Saudi Arabia as Iran continued attacks a day after its President Masoud Pezkeshian said Tehran will not target neighbouring countries.
'Take Pressure Off': Trump On Easing Oil Prices After Russian Waiver To India
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said the US was issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil.
Pak Driver Killed As Debris From Aerial Interception Falls On Vehicle In Dubai
Dubai Media Office has confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a Pakistani driver.
"We Don't Need People That Join Wars After We've Won": Trump Slams UK's Starmer
Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised Keir Starmer after the UK blocked the US's initial use of British bases to attack Iran.
"They Have No Accuracy": Trump Blames Iran For Deadly School Strike
A strike hit a girls' elementary school in Minab last Saturday, killing more than 150 people, mostly students.
Trump's Warning Keeps Iran On Edge As Dubai, Doha Report Explosions Again
US President Donald Trump had threatened Iran on Saturday with expanding strikes to include new targets and said that America would hit Iran "very hard".
"Indian Ocean Must Remain Peace Zone": Lankan Opposition Leader To NDTV
Speaking with NDTV, Sajith Premadasa, Leader of Opposition in Sri Lanka emphasised the critical need for the Indian Ocean region to remain peaceful and not become part of any conflict.
Smoke Rises From Tower In Dubai Marina As Iran Continues Gulf Attacks
Debris from an intercepted Iranian projectile struck a tower in Dubai Marina on Saturday, leaving smoke rising from its facade.
Tale Of Two Protests: How Balen Shah Trumped In Nepal, But Bangladesh's Students' Party Failed
The protests in Bangladesh and Nepal, countries that are separated by the narrow Siliguri corridor, had the same goal - replacing the existing system.
What's Trump's Endgame In Iran? His Statements Suggest Even He Doesn't Know
A week into the Iran war, what Trump actually wants remains, at best, unclear, and his own statements suggest even he may not know.
"Very Sick People": Trump On Iran Leaders Killed In US-Israel Strikes
US President Donald Trump said that the people who were killed in US-Israeli attacks were "sick people, very sick people". According to the Iranian authorities, Operation Epic Fury has resulted in the deaths of more than 1,330 people so far.
