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Hormuz blockade: China faces biggest economic blow from US move
The United States has initiated a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting all shipping linked to Iranian ports.
Iran war could push 32M into poverty: UN body
The ongoing conflict in Iran could push over 32 million people globally into poverty, according to a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
Iran executed over 1,600 people in 2025: Report
Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest number since 1989, according to a joint report by two non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
'US will re-examine its policy within NATO': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has expressed his discontent with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). He accused the military alliance of not supporting the US during its conflict with Iran.
Indian-origin techie drowns in California waterfall on 26th birthday
A 26-year-old software engineer from Andhra Pradesh, Singireddy Sai Sriharikrishna, drowned in a river in the United States on Saturday.
'Enjoy cheap gas': Iran issues 'mathematical' warning to US
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has issued a warning to the United States in response to President Donald Trump's threat that the US Navy will begin the process of blockading ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says he doesn't 'care' if Tehran returns to negotiations
United States President Donald Trump has expressed indifference over whether Iran would return to the negotiating table after a stalemate in talks in Islamabad.
Trump posts image depicting himself as Jesus after criticizing Pope
United States President Donald Trump has escalated his criticism of the Catholic Church and Pope Leo XIV.
Hungary election: Victory for Peter Magyar ends Orban's 16-year rule
Peter Magyar's Tisza party has won a decisive victory in the Hungarian parliamentary election, ending the long-standing rule of Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his Fidesz party.
Netanyahu's call to Vance derailed Iran-US talks, Tehran alleges
The United States and Iran failed to reach an agreement after nearly 21 hours of negotiations in Islamabad.
US military to begin full naval blockade of Iran today
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced a blockade on all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports.
Trump orders Strait of Hormuz blockade after peace talks collapse
President Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route.
Uganda army chief demands $1B and 'most beautiful Turkish wife'
General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) Chief of Defence Forces, has made two controversial demands from Turkey.
Vance called Trump a 'dozen times' during 21-hour Iran talks
United States Vice President JD Vance was in constant touch with President Donald Trump during the 21-hour peace talks with Iran in Islamabad. The negotiations, however, ended without an agreement.
Israel claims to have 'crushed' Iran's nuclear, missile capabilities
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has claimed that the military campaign against Iran has "crushed" its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities. He said Israel is now "strangling" Tehran.
Vance, US delegation leave Pakistan after failed agreement with Iran
A United States delegation, headed by Vice President JD Vance, has left Islamabad without reaching an agreement with Iran.
Assam: 4.3-magnitude earthquake hits Cachar district
A magnitude 4.3 earthquake struck Assam on Sunday at 9:21am IST, according to the National Center for Seismology.
Trump can continue work on $400M White House ballroom project
A United States appeals court has temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to continue work on a $400 million White House ballroom project.
Qatar allows ships to pass through its waters again
Qatar has announced the resumption of full maritime navigation for all ships and vessels in its waters.
Jaishankar meets UAE counterpart, thanks nation for helping Indian community
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday thanked the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for its efforts in keeping the Indian community safe amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.
If China arms Iran, it can have 'big problems': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has warned China against supplying weapons to Iran.
Iran blames US's 'unreasonable demands' for Islamabad talks failure
High-stakes negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad have ended without an agreement.
Iran-US talks: No agreement reached, says JD Vance
United States Vice President JD Vance has confirmed that no agreement was reached during 21 hours of negotiations with Iran in Pakistan.
US-Iran Islamabad talks extend to day two, Hormuz standoff deepens
The United States and Iran are set to continue high-level peace talks in Pakistan on Sunday, Iranian media reported.
US-Iran peace talks begin in Pakistan amid uncertainties
United States President Donald Trump has announced that peace talks with Iran have commenced in Pakistan.
White House denies agreeing to unfreeze Iranian assets
The United States has denied reports that it has agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets.
'No defenses against drone attack': Survivors dispute US official's claims
Survivors of a recent drone attack on a United States military base in Kuwait have disputed the official narrative of events.
US agrees to unfreeze Iranian assets in Qatar: Report
The United States has reportedly agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets held in Qatar and other foreign banks, a senior Iranian source told Reuters.
Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei disfigured, may have lost leg: Report
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is recovering from serious injuries sustained in an airstrike that killed his father and predecessor, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a report by Reuters, which cited three people close to his inner circle.
US VP Vance leads Iran-Israel ceasefire talks in Pakistan
United States Vice President JD Vance has arrived in Islamabad, Pakistan, to lead high-stakes peace talks with Iran.
China preparing new air defense shipment to Iran: Report
United States intelligence reports suggest that China is preparing to send new air defense systems to Iran in the coming weeks.
Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity he co-founded
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, is being sued for libel and slander by his former charity, Sentebale.
Iran loses track of mines it planted in Hormuz: Report
Iran is reportedly struggling to locate and remove naval mines it laid in the Strait of Hormuz, delaying safe passage through the vital waterway.
'No backup plan': Trump warns, as talks set to begin
United States President Donald Trump has warned that the country needs no backup plan if negotiations with Iran fail.
Molotov cocktail thrown at Sam Altman's home, suspect arrested
The San Francisco Police Department has arrested a suspect for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's home.
Iran's Ghalibaf flies with Minab victims' photos ahead of talks
A powerful image from inside a plane carrying Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf to Islamabad has set the emotional backdrop for high-stakes United States-Iran ceasefire talks.