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Hormuz transit restricted for ‘enemy-linked’ vessels, Iran says amid rising tensions

Dubai— Iran said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to international shipping except for vessels linked to what it described

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India blocks release of Gaza docudrama citing diplomatic sensitivities

New Delhi — India has blocked the theatrical release of The Voice of Hind Rajab, an Oscar-nominated film about the

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Lawyers allege poor conditions, prolonged detention of migrant children at Texas facility

Washington — Nearly 600 migrant children were held in recent months at a family detention centre in Texas without adequate

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Frederiksen leads race as Denmark votes amid coalition challenge

Copenhagen— Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is the frontrunner to retain power in Tuesday’s general election, though coalition partners Troels

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Cuba suffers second nationwide blackout as grid failure deepens crisis

Havana — Cuba was plunged into darkness for the second time in less than a week on Saturday after its

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Japan weighs Hormuz minesweeping role contingent on ceasefire

Tokyo — Japan could consider deploying its Self-Defense Forces for minesweeping operations in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire

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India scraps domestic airfare caps, easing cost pressure on carriers

New Delhi— India will lift temporary caps on domestic airfares from Monday, according to a government order reviewed by Reuters,

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Taiwan says U.S. F-16V deliveries to begin this year after delays

Taipei— Taiwan said deliveries of delayed F-16V fighter jets from the United States will begin this year, with production now

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Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over Hormuz blockade, threatens strikes on power plants

Washington— U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to strike Iran’s power plants if Tehran does not reopen the Strait

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Saudi expels Iranian military staff, cites violations after reported attacks

Riyadh— Saudi Arabia has expelled several Iranian military officials and condemned what it described as “blatant” attacks by Iran against

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