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US blockade of Hormuz puts ceasefire to test

BusinessApril 14, 2026

• Trump says Iranian navy ‘obliterated’, threatens to shoot at ships ‘anywhere close to blockade’; claims Iranian officials called him on Monday; reveals talks failed due to nuclear issue•...

US hosts ‘rare’ direct talks between Lebanon and Israel

NewsApril 14, 2026

• European nations, Rubio urge both sides to ‘seize the opportunity’ to end conflict• Joint statement says direct negotiations can pave way for lasting security• Lebanese president hopes mee...

Two children among six killed in Gaza

HealthApril 14, 2026

CAIRO: In the latest violation of the US-brokered ceasefire, Israel killed at least six Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday. Palestinian interi...

Thailand’s pilot PM lands runaway election win

NewsFebruary 9, 2026

BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s Bhumjaithai Party won a clear victory in Sunday’s general election, raising the prospect that a more stable coalition may now succeed in bringing an ...

UK PM’s top aide quits as Epstein fallout widens

NewsFebruary 9, 2026

• With pressure growing on Starmer, McSweeney resigns over hiring of late felon’s friend as US envoy• Dalai Lama’s office denies his links with Epstein; ex-French minister forced to step down LONDON /...

US urges new ‘three-way nuclear deal’ with Russia and China

NewsFebruary 7, 2026

GENEVA: The United States urged three-way talks with Russia and China to set new limits on nuclear weapons on Friday while simultaneously accusing Beijing of conducting secret nuclear tests, marking a...

Bitcoin value plunges below $70,000, lowest since Trump’s win

BusinessFebruary 6, 2026

SINGAPORE: Bitcoin plunged on Thursday, its decline accelerating amid weakening risk sentiment driven in part by volatility in precious metals and a broad selloff in tech shares. The world’s largest c...

Activists plan bigger flotilla in attempt to bring aid to Gaza

NewsFebruary 6, 2026

MANDLA Mandela, grandson of Nelson Mandela, joins members of the Global Sumud Flotilla activist group.—Reuters • Last year, Israel had stopped 40 boats of the Global Sumud F...

Erdogan reaches Saudi Arabia for landmark visit

NewsFebruary 4, 2026

• Meets Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman as ties between ex-rival nations improve in last two years• State-run news agency reports Turkish president will travel to Egypt today RIYADH: Turkish Presiden...

Iran examines diplomacy with US, hopes for results in coming days

NewsFebruary 2, 2026

Details of various diplomatic processes to manage tensions with the US are being examined by Iran, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday, adding that Tehran hoped for re...

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