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Trump, Xi agree Hormuz should reopen as Chinese vessels allowed to sail
United States President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping were in agreement that the Strait of Hormuz needs to be opened to support global energy needs, according to a readout…
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Vance says US-Iran talks making progress as UAE denies Netanyahu’s secret visit
As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 76th day on Thursday, May 14, US Vice President JD Vance said Washington was making progress in negotiations with Tehran, while the United Arab…
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Iran FM Araghchi reaches Delhi as Khamenei funeral preparations intensify
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting amid continuing instability across West Asia following the US-Israel conflict involving Iran. The…
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Saudi Arabia launched secret airstrikes on Iran during war: Report
Saudi Arabia carried out multiple covert strikes on Iran following attacks targeting the kingdom during the West Asia war, Reuters reported, citing two Western and Iranian officials. The Saudi attacks, which weren’t…
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Trump says US seeking ‘good deal’ with Iran amid Hormuz tensions
As the US-Israeli war on Iran entered its 75th day on Wednesday, May 13, US President Donald Trump said Washington was pursuing a “good deal” with Tehran while insisting Iran must never…
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Israel ran a 1 million dollar campaign to influence 2025 Eurovision results
Vienna: Competition starts Tuesday, May 12, at the Eurovision Song Contest, with divisions over Israel’s participation hanging over the 70th birthday of the over-the-top pop music extravaganza. Host city Vienna has been bedecked in hearts and…
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Israel approves death penalty, public trials for October 7 prisoners
Jerusalem: Israeli lawmakers approved a bill on Monday, May 11, setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in…
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Cost of the US war on Iran climbs to USD 29 billion: Pentagon
The Pentagon’s top budget official told Congress the Defence Department now believes the cost of Operation Epic Fury is “closer to USD 29 (billion).” Jules Hurst, the Pentagon comptroller, told Congress in…
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Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘on life support’ amid oil price surge
US President Donald Trump said on Monday, May 11, that the ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after dismissing Tehran’s latest response to Washington’s peace proposal as “a stupid proposal” that…
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US making unreasonable demands: Iran as Trump rejects Tehran’s reponse
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, on Monday, May 11, said the United States continues to make “unreasonable demands” and added that Tehran’s response to Trump’s proposal was “not excessive.” Addressing the…
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Trump says Iran’s response to end war ‘totally unacceptable’
US President Donald Trump on Monday, May 11, rejected Iran’s reply to a US-backed proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, calling Tehran’s response “totally unacceptable” amid continuing tensions across the Middle…
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Iran sends proposal to US through Pakistan to end war
Iran on Sunday, May 10, submitted its response to a United States proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, with Tehran emphasising a permanent halt to hostilities and maritime security in the…
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Iran says ‘clock is ticking’ for US interests amid Hormuz tensions
Iran on Sunday, May 10, escalated its rhetoric against the United States and countries supporting American sanctions, warning that the “clock is ticking” for US interests as tensions continue to rise around…
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Israel deports two Gaza flotilla activists after detention
Israel on Sunday, May 10, deported two activists from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) following their prolonged detention by Israeli authorities. Those deported were Brazilian Thiago de Avila and Saif Abukeshek,…
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Iran warns of ‘heavy assault’ on US assets over tanker attacks
Iran has warned of a “heavy assault” against American assets in the Middle East if its oil tankers or commercial vessels are further targeted amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.…
