Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers. The claimed attacks came days after the Houthis announced a naval embargo targeting Saudi vessels in regional waters. The waters of the Red Sea have, once again, become a frontline in a conflict whose reverberations extend far beyond the narrow shipping lanes. On Wednesday, Yemen’s Iran-aligned […]
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US completes eleventh night of strikes against Iran. Latest US strikes followed Trump’s rejection of Iran talks, as diplomatic efforts to restore the collapsed ceasefire showed little progress. Dubai: The US military said it completed its 11th straight night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday, even as diplomatic efforts in Pakistan tried to pull a
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Trump approves landmark Saudi nuclear deal, boosting kingdom. US President Donald Trump approved a landmark nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, marking a major strategic and diplomatic victory for the kingdom. The deal could bring major profits for US companies but also raise concerns over nuclear proliferation and regional security in the Middle East. President Donald
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Khalil al-Hayya becomes Hamas political bureau chief. Veteran negotiator Khalil al-Hayya was elected Hamas chief after a closely contested leadership vote, the group announced. Khalil al-Hayya has emerged as Hamas’ new political chief at a moment of deep pressure, both inside Gaza and across the wider region. His narrow win over Khaled Meshaal gives the
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Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. The White House said Canada’s policies unfairly disadvantaged American exporters while favouring other international trading partners. The move, framed by the White House as a response to Canada’s “discriminatory treatment” of American exports, is set to hit a wide range of goods and revive fears of a broader
Second ship attacked near UAE in Strait of Hormuz. Fresh attacks, Strait of Hormuz warnings and diplomatic mediation efforts continue to dominate the rapidly escalating regional crisis. Tension in the Strait of Hormuz escalated further on Monday evening, July 20, when Britain’s UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a second commercial vessel had been attacked
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Indian group urges US Congress to stop student visa curbs. FIIDS urged the administration to delay the policy, protect international students, and safeguard America’s research, innovation, and academic competitiveness. An Indian diaspora advocacy group has stepped into the debate over the United States’ new student visa rules, warning that the policy could hurt not only
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US strikes Iran again after American service member killed. The US said the service member died in Iraq during a controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone on July 18. The latest round of US strikes on Iran has pushed an already dangerous regional conflict into even more uncertain territory. The military action followed the
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India reviews Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face justice. Dhaka urges India to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face justice. India said on Friday, July 17, that it is still examining a formal extradition request from Dhaka for Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, even as reports say Hasina is preparing to return to
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Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in US after FBI listing. US authorities said those charged, including Nitish Kaushal, face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison if convicted. A major arrest in the US has brought renewed attention to the global reach of Punjab-linked organised crime networks. Nitish Kaushal, identified as an associate
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