Tankers Divert From Hormuz as US Prepares Iran Port Blockade
Singapore — Oil tankers are avoiding the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a U.S. naval blockade set to begin later
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Iran Warns US of Retaliation as Hormuz Blockade Threat Escalates
Islamabad — Abbas Araqchi warned that Iran would respond forcefully to a U.S. plan to blockade maritime traffic to its
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Kuwait Detains 24 in Crackdown on Alleged Terror Financing Network
Kuwait City — Kuwait has arrested 24 individuals, including five former lawmakers, in an investigation into the financing of terrorist
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Haryana Raises Wages After Iran War Sparks Worker Unrest in Auto Hub
Manesar — India’s Haryana state has ordered a 35% increase in minimum wages for factory workers following protests in the
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Australia Names First Female Army Chief in Landmark Military Shift
Sydney — Anthony Albanese said on Monday that Lieutenant General Susan Coyle will become chief of army in July, marking
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Flights Continue at Beirut Airport Amid Israeli Strikes
Beirut — Commercial flights continued to operate from Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese capital’s
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Pope Urges Protection of Lebanese Civilians, Calls for Peace Talks
Vatican City — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday expressed solidarity with the Lebanese people and called for the protection of
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Ben-Gvir Visit to Al-Aqsa Sparks Jordan Condemnation
Jerusalem— Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday, calling for expanded access for Jewish worshippers and prompting condemnation
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Trump Orders U.S. Navy to Begin Hormuz Blockade After Talks Collapse
Washington — Donald Trump said on Sunday that the U.S. Navy would “immediately” begin a blockade of the Strait of
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Hamas to Hold Cairo Talks on Alleged Gaza Ceasefire Violations
Gaza City— Hamas is set to meet Egyptian mediators in Cairo on Sunday to discuss alleged Israeli violations of the
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