Iran says US looking for ‘face-saving’ exit as tensions deepen

Iran says US looking for ‘face-saving’ exit as tensions deepen

Iran’s defence ministry has claimed that the United States is trying to find a “face-saving” way to step back from what it describes as an increasingly difficult and prolonged conflict. According to Iranian media outlet ISNA, a spokesperson for the ministry stated that Iran’s current military strength has shifted the balance, putting pressure on its […]

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Thailand moves to end 60-day visa-free entry, aims for stricter tourist screening

Thailand moves to end 60-day visa-free entry, aims for stricter tourist screening

Thailand is preparing to roll back its 60-day visa-free entry scheme as part of a broader effort to tighten control over incoming tourists and reshape its travel strategy. According to recent reports, the government is reviewing its visa policies following a trial period, taking into account feedback from various agencies. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak […]

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UK moves toward a smoke-free future with landmark cigarette sales ban

UK moves toward a smoke-free future with landmark cigarette sales ban

In a decision that could reshape public health for generations, the United Kingdom has taken a bold step toward eliminating smoking among future adults. Both chambers of Parliament have approved a groundbreaking bill that will ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone currently aged 17 or younger—effectively ensuring that people born after January 1, 2009, […]

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Chinese warships pass through Okinawa waterway as regional tensions quietly rise

Chinese warships pass through Okinawa waterway as regional tensions quietly rise

A group of Chinese naval vessels, including a destroyer, has sailed through a key waterway near Okinawa, drawing attention amid ongoing tensions between China and Japan. According to Chinese officials, the fleet—identified as Vessel Formation 133 under the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command—was returning home after completing training exercises in the Western Pacific. The […]

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IEA chief warns US–Iran conflict could trigger the worst energy crisis in history

IEA chief warns US–Iran conflict could trigger the worst energy crisis in history

The ongoing tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel are pushing the world toward what could become the most severe energy crisis ever recorded, according to the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA). Speaking in a recent radio interview, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol described the situation as unprecedented. He stressed that the […]

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FIRST TSUNAMI WAVE HITS JAPAN AFTER MASSIVE 7.5 EARTHQUAKE — NUCLEAR PLANTS UNDER CLOSE WATCH AS NATION HOLDS ITS BREATH

FIRST TSUNAMI WAVE HITS JAPAN AFTER MASSIVE 7.5 EARTHQUAKE — NUCLEAR PLANTS UNDER CLOSE WATCH AS NATION HOLDS ITS BREATH

A powerful undersea earthquake has triggered growing concern across northern Japan, as the first tsunami wave has now reached the coast. According to reports from NHK, a tsunami wave measuring approximately 40 cm (15.7 inches) struck the shores of Iwate Prefecture earlier today. While relatively small, authorities warn that this could be only the beginning, […]

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IRAN REJECTS US TALKS AS GULF TENSIONS ERUPT — WARSHIP STRIKE, BLOCKADE, AND A WORLD ON EDGE

IRAN REJECTS US TALKS AS GULF TENSIONS ERUPT — WARSHIP STRIKE, BLOCKADE, AND A WORLD ON EDGE

Iran has ruled out immediate participation in fresh negotiations with the United States, signaling a deepening diplomatic rift just days before a fragile Middle East ceasefire is set to expire. State media confirmed that Tehran currently has “no plans” to attend proposed talks in Pakistan, despite a push from Donald Trump, who recently instructed American […]

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IRAN CALLS FOR DIPLOMACY WITH THE US — BUT TRUST REMAINS OUT OF REACH AS TENSIONS SIMMER (2)

IRAN CALLS FOR DIPLOMACY WITH THE US — BUT TRUST REMAINS OUT OF REACH AS TENSIONS SIMMER

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized the importance of pursuing every logical and diplomatic route to ease tensions with the United States, while making it clear that caution and skepticism remain essential in dealing with Washington. Speaking through Iran’s state news agency Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Pezeshkian stressed that diplomacy is still on the […]

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Iran Reopens Part of Its Airspace, But Global Airlines Stay on Edge

Iran Reopens Part of Its Airspace, But Global Airlines Stay on Edge

Iran has begun a cautious step toward normalcy by partially reopening its airspace to international transit flights. According to the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, aircraft are now permitted to cross through the eastern section of Iran’s skies, signaling a controlled attempt to restore aviation activity. In addition to reopening specific air routes, several airports resumed […]

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