International Relations

United States military fires at merchant vessel near Iran

US military opens fire on merchant vessel near Iran.

US military opens fire on merchant vessel near Iran. The war around the Persian Gulf is widening in ways that now feel deeply personal, not just strategic. After another night of strikes, ships, drones, and warnings, the conflict is no longer only about military power — it is about fear on the water, stranded sailors, […]

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US imposes tariff on Indian goods over forced labour concerns

US imposes tariffs on Indian goods over labour concerns.

US imposes tariffs on Indian goods over labour concerns. The United States is India’s second-largest trading partner and its biggest export destination, making the move economically significant. The new US tariff move is a warning shot, but not a shutdown of the India–US trade relationship. Washington has lowered the rate for India from the earlier

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Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers.

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 11th night of Iran strikes, talks overshadowed

US completes eleventh night of strikes against Iran.

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 Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Big Win for Kingdom

Trump approves landmark Saudi nuclear deal, boosting kingdom.

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 takes over as Hamas political bureau chief

Khalil al-Hayya becomes Hamas political bureau chief.

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 hits Canada with 50 per cent tariffs

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports.

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

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Second ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz off UAE coast

Second ship attacked near UAE in Strait of Hormuz.

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 halt student visa restrictions

Indian group urges US Congress to stop student visa curbs.

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 following service member’s death

US strikes Iran again after American service member killed.

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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