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Tanker Reports New Explosions In Hormuz Amid Iran-Oman Talks
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations confirmed that the crew and vessel are safe.
'Concerns India': Sheikh Hasina's Son Says Bangladesh Becoming "Another Pakistan"
Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed Joy claimed that foreign intelligence agencies, particularly Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), now operate with what he called "an open hand" in Bangladesh.
Amid Reports Of Rift, Iran's President's Big Claim On Mojtaba Khamenei
Pezeshkian defended his leader, insisting he had held productive meetings with him and had been met with "kindness and very sound logic."
"Genocider": Sheikh Hasina's Virtual Return Sparks Fury In Bangladesh
Bangladesh said it was "outraged" that Hasina -- whom it repeatedly labelled a "convicted genocider" and "convicted mass murderer" -- was permitted to hold a live media interaction in New Delhi
US Refunds $100 Billion Of Trump's 'Liberation Day' Tariffs
The refunds constitutes about 60 percent of some $166 billion the Trump administration collected after invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose duties.
Enemies Tried To Turn Iran Into Syria, But Failed: President Pezeshkian
In a televised address to the nation, Pezeshkian credited the unity of the Iranian people for thwarting what he described as attempts to weaken the country through war, sanctions and political pressure.
Trump's Helicopter May Have Come Too Close To Plane: Report
Marine One came within less than a mile of a passenger plane above the US capital on Tuesday after garbled communications with air traffic controllers.
US Has Refunded About $100 Billion In Trump Tariffs After Court Ruling
US President Donald Trump's administration has refunded about $100 billion in tariffs since the Supreme Court struck down a wave of his duties this year, court filings show.
US To Impose 15% Tariff On Polysilicon To Counter China's Chip Supply Chain
The Trump administration will announce as soon as Thursday a 15% tariff and a series of price floors on products made from polysilicon, the key raw material used in solar panels and semiconductors, according to four sources familiar with the matter.
Trump Helicopter Came Too Close To Passenger Plane, Probe Launched: Report
US authorities are investigating if a military helicopter carrying Donald Trump came too close to a passenger jet above Washington this week, with the White House insisting Wednesday the president was never in danger.
Iran Says US Deal On Hormuz Is In "Final Stage" Of Drafting
Iran said Wednesday it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and US President Donald Trump has said a deal could be announced this week.
Iran Threatens To Hit Gulf States If US Launches New Strikes
The warning was delivered through a flurry of high-level diplomatic contacts after President Donald Trump threatened on July 28 to strike Iran's energy network and infrastructure, the sources said.
US Plans New Nuclear Strategy In Case Of War With China Or Russia: Report
Instead of depending mainly on long-range nuclear missiles, the new approach would place greater focus on shorter-range tactical nuclear weapons that could be used in regional conflicts involving US allies.
US Lifts Sanctions On Iran Guards-Linked Iraqi Airline
In an update to its website, the US Treasury lifted sanctions on Fly Baghdad and two of its aircraft, but maintained its sanctions against a man previously identified as the company's owner, Basheer Abdulkadhim Alwan al-Shabbani.
Explosives-Laden Drone Found Near Ukrainian Aircraft At German Airport
All flights to Leipzig-Halle airport were diverted for several hours from around midnight as police deployed a bomb-disposal robot to remove the detonator from the explosive in the drone
North Korean Missile Unit Deployed In Russia To Strike Ukraine: Report
Pyongyang has already sent a new batch of 40 KN-23 and KN-24 missiles and personnel to Russia, but the configuration of the deployment and total number of missiles will be finalised at top-level talks next month.
New Hormuz Route Agreed With Oman, Says Iran
Iranhasseized de facto control of the strait, a strategic waterway for the global energy trade, since the United States and Israel launched their war against the country on February 28.
Trump Is Spending $7 Billion On 11 Arctic Ships The Coast Guard Didn't Ask For
Trump wanted to buy a fleet of powerful Arctic ships built to smash through thick ice. Those vessels, known as polar icebreakers, had fascinated him for years, according to a report by The New York Times.
What Goes Behind Sheikh Hasina's Homecoming? She Responds To NDTV Question
Sheikh Hasina was addressing a virtual press conference via an audio call, in what was her first public media interaction since being ousted and fleeing to India on August 5, 2024.
