International

China asks Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz ‘as soon as possible’

China has urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as possible” while appreciating Tehran’s commitment not to develop nuclear...

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Global oil prices crash after reports of breakthrough in US-Iran talks

Oil prices plunged after reports suggested the United States and Iran were close to an initial peace agreement that could end the...

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CMA CGM ship attacked in Strait of Hormuz; crew injured

French shipping group CMA CGM said that one of its vessels, the San Antonio, was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz,...

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US-Iran talks near possible breakthrough on war framework

The White House is believed to be close to reaching a preliminary understanding with Iran aimed at ending ongoing hostilities and paving...

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Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza-bound flotilla activists

An Israeli court has extended the detention of two Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla activists who were taken into custody by Israeli authorities...

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US ‘not looking for a fight’ in Gulf, says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that Washington was “not looking for a fight” in the Gulf but warned Iran...

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Publishers, author Scott Turow sue Meta, Zuckerberg over AI copyright violations

Five publishing houses and author Scott Turow sued Meta Platforms and Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday, alleging the company used...