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Tehran : Iran has launched a new regulatory mechanism to assert control over maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, implementing a system that requires vessels to secure prior authorisation before transiting the waterway.…

Beijing : Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi has held high-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations and the latest regional developments, according to a report by…

Beijing : Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart on bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments amid the crisis in West Asia, according…

Brussels : European Council President Antonio Costa has joined a chorus of world leaders expressing solidarity with the UAE, following reports from Abu Dhabi that Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted civilian infrastructure.…

Islamabad : Amidst a deteriorating environmental crisis, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has enforced extensive emergency measures as soaring temperatures exacerbate the plight of millions in Pakistan, Dawn reported. The…

New Delhi : India has condemned the recent drone and missile strikes on Fujairah, a strategically vital energy hub on the UAE's eastern seaboard, in which three Indian nationals sustained injuries. Terming the act as "unacceptable", New…

Harrisburg : India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to deliberate on strategies for enhancing economic and technological ties between the two regions. During the meeting held in…

Tehran : Iranian state media has countered claims made by the United States regarding a recent military engagement in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the vessels targeted were civilian craft rather than military boats. Reports…

Kyiv : Russia's Defence Ministry said it will observe a two-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to 9 to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, while cautioning that any disruption to Victory Day commemorations by…

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Monday (local) rejected opinion polls showing waning public support for the war against Iran, calling them "fake" during remarks at a small business summit at the White House. Amid growing…

Washington DC : US lawmakers across party lines introduced a resolution expressing concern over China's threats toward Taiwan, with a focus on maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait ahead of a planned summit later this…

Kingston: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday interacted with the Indian community in Jamaica on the transformation India has gone through. Jaishankar also talked about recent developments in the India-Jamaica ties. In a post…

Washington, DC : US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly preparing for a high-stakes diplomatic mission to the Vatican and Italy this week, according to Fox News. The visit is intended to stabilise relationships following a series…

Washington, DC : Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly endorsed Donald Trump's latest maritime initiative, dubbed "Project Freedom", which authorises American forces to provide safe passage for vessels currently trapped within the…

Taipei : Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels, and three official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday. Both…

Florida : US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said there is a possibility that military strikes against Iran can be resumed. Speaking to reporters as he boarded Air Force One in South Florida, Trump said renewed military…

Mbabane: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has reached Eswatini, marking a high-profile visit to Taipei's solitary diplomatic partner on the African continent, according to a report by the Central News Agency (CNA). Despite China's efforts…

Lahore : A growing wave of electricity outages has intensified public anger, with residents increasingly questioning why electricity bills continue to rise sharply even though power supply remains inconsistent, as temperatures soar across…

Manila:  The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday announced it will deploy aircraft and vessels to challenge and drive away four Chinese research vessels detected operating in waters claimed by the Philippines, with the presence of the advanced…

Kingston : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Jamaica on Saturday for his first official visit to the Caribbean nation, where he is expected to engage with the country's leadership, business community and members of the…