Strait of Hormuz Escort Operations Paused After Commercial Ship Hit in Suspected Attack Near Oman

Strait of Hormuz Escort Operations Paused After Commercial Ship Hit in Suspected Attack Near Oman

Global concerns over maritime security have resurfaced after the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) temporarily suspended its escort operations through the Strait of Hormuz following an attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Taiwan-based shipping company Evergreen Marine confirmed that its Singapore-flagged vessel, Ever Lovely, was struck by an “unknown object” while sailing through […]

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At least 15 dead after powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts

At least 15 dead after powerful earthquake strikes southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines today, causing widespread destruction, claiming at least 15 lives, and triggering tsunami warnings across multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region. The earthquake occurred offshore near General Santos City, one of the largest urban centers in southern Philippines, home to more than 700,000 residents. […]

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El Nino threat grows as UN warns of rising risk of heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather worldwide

El Nino threat grows as UN warns of rising risk of heatwaves, droughts, and extreme weather worldwide

The United Nations’ weather agency has issued a serious warning that El Nino conditions are rapidly developing and could significantly impact weather patterns around the world in the coming months. According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is now an 80 percent probability that El Nino will emerge between June and August. Scientists say […]

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Rising Fears in Iran Prompt New Zealand and Slovakia to Shut Tehran Embassies and Evacuate Diplomats

Rising Fears in Iran Prompt New Zealand and Slovakia to Shut Tehran Embassies and Evacuate Diplomats

New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran and evacuated their diplomatic staff as security conditions in Iran continue to deteriorate. New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that its diplomats departed Iran safely on commercial flights overnight. For now, all embassy operations have been relocated to Ankara, Turkey, where officials will […]

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Havana Condemns US Raid After 32 Cuban Lives Lost in Maduro Capture

Havana Condemns US Raid After 32 Cuban Lives Lost in Maduro Capture

The Cuban government has strongly condemned a US operation in Venezuela that resulted in the deaths of 32 Cuban nationals, all reportedly members of Cuba’s armed forces and intelligence services, during an attempt to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. In an official statement released on Sunday, Havana expressed profound grief and announced two days of […]

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Crisis Deepens in Yemen as Emergency Declared Following Separatist Territorial Gains

Crisis Deepens in Yemen as Emergency Declared Following Separatist Territorial Gains

Yemen has entered a tense new phase after the head of the country’s presidential council declared a nationwide state of emergency on Tuesday. The move follows major territorial advances by separatist forces reportedly backed by the United Arab Emirates, escalating uncertainty in an already fragile nation. In a formal statement, the council leader confirmed that […]

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Japan Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuation as One Person Remains Missing

Japan Wildfire Forces Mass Evacuation as One Person Remains Missing

A massive fire tore through a residential district in Oita, southern Japan, leaving one person missing and forcing the urgent evacuation of 175 residents, according to local authorities. The blaze, which began late yesterday, quickly escalated as strong winds drove flames from homes toward a nearby forested mountain, turning the night sky a deep, alarming […]

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Pahalgam Attack: A Blow to Tourism and Humanity Not Just an Act of Terror

Pahalgam Attack: A Blow to Tourism and Humanity, Not Just an Act of Terror

New York, July 1 – Calling the recent Pahalgam attack more than just an act of terror, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has described it as a direct assault on the spirit and economy of Kashmir. “This wasn’t just about violence—it was economic warfare. It was a calculated attempt to cripple tourism, one of […]

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