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Iran has denied US President Donald Trump's claims that the US has full control over the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian government has stated that the Strait will remain closed until its conditions are met. The US has been blockading Iranian ports in the Strait since April…
Iran says US is no longer seeking nuclear deal, wants to focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Supreme National Security Council has set conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including the end of the war with Iran and its allies in the region, the lifting o…
Hormuz Tensions Surge After Reports of Another Tanker Strike
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated after reports of another tanker strike. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of oil shipments and the potential for further conflict in the region.
US senator Murphy says the US president has ‘lost’ the war on Iran, adding that continued fighting is weakening Washington while strengthening Tehran.
A US MQ-9 Reaper drone crashed in Djibouti on Sunday, according to an announcement by the US Embassy in Djibouti. The embassy urged residents to avoid the area of Chabelley airbase.
Lebanon's politics and social unrest are escalating, with the US sending a general to Beirut and a new US law proposing $200 million in annual military aid to the Lebanese army, while imposing sanctions on individuals supporting Hezbollah. Meanwhile, a public sector union…
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye have signed a joint defence pact, raising questions about the effectiveness of the decades-long US military presence in the Gulf.
Airlines Scramble for Jet Fuel as Hormuz Disruption Drags On
Airlines are struggling to secure jet fuel supplies as the Hormuz Strait disruption continues. The crisis has led to a surge in oil prices, with Brent crude reaching a 14-month high. The situation is further complicated by the US's six sweeping demands for Iran, which cou…
Iran Says Hormuz Stays Closed Until U.S. Meets Six Sweeping Demands
Iran has stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets six sweeping demands. The demands include the withdrawal of US troops from the region, the lifting of sanctions, and the recognition of Iran's sovereignty over its territorial waters.
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the US meets a set of Iranian demands, including ending threats against the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and withdrawing US naval and air forces involved in the b…
Iraq's Islamic Resistance has delayed a planned retaliatory strike against the US-Saudi strikes on affiliated positions in Iraq, following a request from senior Shia leader Hadi al-Ameri. The group stressed that the decision was a postponement rather than a cancellation, …
Iran's strategy revolves around forcing the United States to return to and implement the 14-point memorandum of understanding. The US and Israel are preparing equipment and forces, and the possibility of a large-scale attack is significant.
Iranian Air Force pilots conducted daring operations against US-run bases in West Asia without using GPS or INS, relying on map reading and basic navigation techniques.
Prince Hisahito offers flowers for Hiroshima A-bomb victims
Prince Hisahito, the son of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, offered flowers at a cenotaph for atomic bomb victims at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Friday, one day after the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city of Hiroshima.
Iran plans to ban US and Israeli ships from the Strait of Hormuz, according to local media. The move is part of a proposed agreement between Iran and Oman to manage the strategic waterway. The agreement would prohibit ships from the US, Israel, and other hostile countries…
Oil continued its rise on Friday amid further concerns around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz as Iran, working with Oman, suggested banning vessels deemed hostile from the strait and heavily fining those who violated the proposed rules.
Wintermute, a crypto market maker, has registered its US arm as a broker-dealer, enabling it to expand into traditional financial services in the US. This move positions Wintermute for the growth of tokenized securities in the US.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy met with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi to discuss strengthening America-Telangana relations. They discussed issues related to visas, education, employment, investments, technology, and research.
US President Donald Trump has grown increasingly frustrated with the consistent failure of country’s war machine in the face of Iran’s retaliation and confronted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over shortages of key munitions.
US President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are 'going well' as Iran's foreign ministry said a joint statement with Oman on a safe passage for ships through the Strait of Hormuz is in its final drafting stage.
The US Federal Communications Commission has imposed restrictions on advanced robot devices and power inverters, citing national security concerns. In response, China's Ministry of Commerce and other relevant departments have announced countermeasures. The US government's…
Chinese brands are gaining traction with thrifty young consumers in the US as inflation creates a tailwind for businesses competing on price. Pop Mart, a Chinese company, is opening a flagship store in New York City, while Luckin Coffee is expanding aggressively with loca…
US National Security Adviser John Bolton said on Thursday that the US will use all available tools, including military, economic, and diplomatic means, to resolve the Iran issue. He emphasized that there is no disagreement between him and President Donald Trump on the Ira…
Venezuela’s Oil Production Grows at a Crucial Time Despite Challenges
Venezuela's oil production has grown at a crucial time despite challenges. The country's oil exports have fallen, but the US has seen a seven-year high in oil shipments from Venezuela.
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the region.
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says that the Iranian-Omani agreement will not reopen the Hormuz Strait, stressing that reopening of the waterway requires the United States to meet certain conditions.
Japan and U.S. begin working-level talks on host nation support
Japan and the United States have started working-level talks on Tokyo's host nation support for U.S. forces in Japan. The U.S. government is expected to ask Japan to increase its host nation support, which totals ¥1.05 trillion over the next five years.
The US has tightened its H1B visa rules, which will have a significant impact on Indian techies. The new rules will make it more difficult for Indian companies to hire foreign workers, and may lead to job losses for Indian techies working in the US.
The US and Japan conducted a coordinated yen-buying intervention on Monday, accompanied by a joint warning that the two nations would not hesitate to move again to defend its value if required. The yen's weakness has become a growing issue for Japan's policymakers, given …
Palantir funnels earnings to US to avoid European taxes, report finds
A report by the Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research found that Palantir's European subsidiaries report far smaller profit margins in Europe than in the U.S., allowing the company to pay minimal taxes in Europe.