Iran has reaffirmed that it has respected the terms of its ceasefire agreement with the United States, pushing back against claims by US President Donald Trump that the truce is effectively over. The latest exchange of sharp statements highlights the growing strain between Washington and Tehran, despite recent efforts to revive diplomatic negotiations and prevent […]
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Oman has announced the launch of emergency maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz, declaring the existing shipping lanes unsafe due to growing security concerns in the region. The Sultanate confirmed that the strategic waterway will remain open to international shipping and that no transit fees or tolls will be imposed on vessels using the […]
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China has responded strongly to a recent report from an Australian think tank that raised concerns about Beijing’s expanding military capabilities and the potential security implications for Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. The discussion follows a report released by the Lowy Institute, a Sydney-based research organization, which suggested that China’s growing arsenal of long-range […]
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China has voiced strong opposition to the recent decision by Japan and the Philippines to begin formal maritime boundary negotiations, describing the planned discussions as “illegal and invalid” while reaffirming its own claims over the disputed waters. The announcement came after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during an […]
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The Middle East crisis deepened once again after the United States confirmed fresh military strikes on Iranian targets just as Iranian officials arrived in Doha for high-level peace negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict. According to US Central Command, American forces targeted missile launch facilities in southern Iran and intercepted boats allegedly attempting to […]
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Russia has launched a massive three-day nuclear weapons exercise involving thousands of troops and advanced military equipment, signaling rising tensions as the war in Ukraine continues to escalate. According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, the drills began on May 19 and will continue until May 21, 2026. The exercise is focused on preparing and deploying nuclear […]
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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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China’s highest court has overturned the death sentence of Canadian citizen Robert Schellenberg, a decision that signals a notable shift in a case that has long weighed on relations between Beijing and Ottawa. Schellenberg was arrested in China in 2014 on drug smuggling charges. Four years later, he was convicted and sentenced to 15 years […]
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A senior Russian military official was shot inside an apartment building in Moscow on Friday morning and has been rushed to hospital, authorities confirmed, raising fresh concerns over the safety of top military figures in Russia. According to Russia’s Investigative Committee, an unidentified person opened fire on General Vladimir Alekseyev, a high-ranking officer with a […]
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The United States has begun moving a powerful naval force toward the Middle East as President Donald Trump renewed sharp warnings to Iran over its nuclear ambitions and the treatment of protesters inside the country. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One after returning from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump said the US […]
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