Iran says it honoured ceasefire commitments as tensions with the US escalate despite renewed talks

Iran says it honoured ceasefire commitments as tensions with the US escalate despite renewed talks

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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Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait Issue Emergency Alerts After US Strikes on Iran Raise Gulf Security Concerns

Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait Issue Emergency Alerts After US Strikes on Iran Raise Gulf Security Concerns

The Gulf region experienced heightened security concerns after fresh US military strikes on Iran prompted emergency alerts in several neighboring countries. Authorities in Qatar issued urgent security notifications to both citizens and residents, advising everyone to remain indoors or move to secure locations. Officials described the security situation as highly sensitive and urged the public […]

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Millions gather in Tehran as Iran bids farewell to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Millions gather in Tehran as Iran bids farewell to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

The streets of Tehran were filled with millions of mourners today as Iran held one of the largest funeral processions in its modern history to honor its late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. The overwhelming turnout reflected the significance of the moment, with crowds stretching across major roads and public squares throughout the capital. Although officials […]

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US-Iran talks set to resume after Khamenei’s funeral as diplomatic efforts continue

US-Iran talks set to resume after Khamenei’s funeral as diplomatic efforts continue

Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran are expected to resume after the funeral ceremonies of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to international mediators. The discussions represent another step toward easing tensions in the Middle East after months of military confrontation and diplomatic uncertainty. The latest round of talks took place […]

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First US deportee leaves Palau just two weeks after arrival under new US relocation deal

First US deportee leaves Palau just two weeks after arrival under new US relocation deal

The United States has officially begun relocating deported migrants to the Pacific island nation of Palau as part of its expanding immigration enforcement strategy. However, the first individual sent under the new agreement chose to leave the country after spending only two weeks there, according to Palauan officials. The deportation initiative comes as the US […]

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Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel agreement as tensions threaten fragile path to peace

Hezbollah rejects Lebanon-Israel agreement as tensions threaten fragile path to peace

The latest agreement between Lebanon and Israel, signed in Washington after multiple rounds of negotiations, was intended to create a pathway toward reducing decades of conflict. However, hopes for stability were immediately challenged after Hezbollah publicly rejected the deal, deepening uncertainty over whether peace can truly take hold. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the […]

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Iran accuses US of violating peace agreement after latest strikes

Iran accuses US of violating peace agreement after latest strikes

Iran has accused the United States of committing a “blatant violation” of the peace agreement that was reached to end the recent conflict in the Middle East following the latest American strikes on Iranian territory. In a statement released today, Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attacks, describing them as “brutal” and alleging that they targeted […]

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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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Iran warns ships crossing Strait of Hormuz without approval may face action

Iran warns ships crossing Strait of Hormuz without approval may face action

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying any ship crossing the strategic waterway without authorisation from Iran “will be dealt with.” The statement comes as uncertainty continues over the future governance of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes and […]

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Modi–Trump G7 meeting signals progress on long-awaited US–India trade deal as leaders exchange unusual praise and urgency for agreement

Modi–Trump G7 meeting signals progress on long-awaited US–India trade deal as leaders exchange unusual praise and urgency for agreement

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have reported “significant progress” in ongoing trade negotiations between their two countries following a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Évian, France. The two leaders met face-to-face for the first time since early 2025, discussing a wide range of economic and […]

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