Houthis attack Saudi oil site; US pauses Iran strikes. There were no reports on Saturday of Iranian attacks on neighbouring countries, marking a pause after days of cross-border retaliatory strikes. The war around Iran is no longer looking like a single-front conflict. Even with the U.S. pausing strikes, the weekend brought signs that the violence […]
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US Iran from attacks for second straight day The pause in US and Iranian strikes is a fragile but meaningful opening after days of escalation. It does not mean the crisis is over, but it does suggest that both sides may be stepping back just enough to keep negotiations alive. What makes this moment important
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 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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Terrorism trial begins in Salman Rushdie stabbing case. Rushdie, 79, was repeatedly stabbed before a shocked audience at Chautauqua Institution moments before speaking on writer safety. A man already serving 25 years for trying to kill Salman Rushdie is now facing a separate federal trial that seeks to frame the attack as terrorism, not just
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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
