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Oil tanker passes Hormuz despite Iran warning
Tehran: A Liberian oil tanker made its way out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday despite threats to shipping from Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and using a new route close to…
- World
Shiite Muslims mark Ashoura after months of war in Iran, Lebanon
Beirut: Shiite Muslims around the world on Thursday, June 25, marked Ashoura, a holy day symbolising sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in…
- Middle East
Israel refuses to withdraw troops from southern Lebanon
Israel has ruled out withdrawing its forces from southern Lebanon, with Defence Minister Israel Katz saying the military will maintain its presence in the area regardless of any request from the United…
- Middle East
Hezbollah is Nazi, will treat them as such: Itamar Ben Gvir
Jerusalem: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir described Hezbollah as Nazis, vowing to deal with them as the United States did during the Second World War. He recounted a conversation with United…
- Middle East
Ben Gvir says Lebanon ‘should be Israel’s playground’
Jerusalem: Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir has called for a broader military campaign in Lebanon, saying the entire country should be considered a legitimate target and rejecting efforts to separate…
- Middle East
High-level Iran-US talks conclude, technical talks to go on
Obbuergen: High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war ended early Monday, June 22, with lower-level talks planned for the rest of the week as Iran and the…
- Middle East
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill ten, including Al Jazeera cameraman
Gaza Strip: At least ten Palestinians, including an Al Jazeera cameraman and a child, were killed in Israeli strikes and gunfire across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, June 19, according to Palestinian…
- Middle East
Vance calls US-Iran talks in Switzerland a ‘historic’ meeting
Sunday, June 21, marks the 114th day of the US-Israel war on Iran as talks between Iran and the United States formally begin in Switzerland with the mediation of Qatar and Pakistan.…
- Middle East
Three Indian-flagged oil tankers cross Strait of Hormuz safely
Three Indian-flagged oil tankers carrying more than 8.6 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of cargo and 94 Indian crew members have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways…
- Middle East
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz as delegation heads to Switzerland
Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced on Saturday, June 20, that the Strait of Hormuz has been closed to maritime traffic, citing what it described as US failure to fulfil commitments under…
- Middle East
Israeli commander linked to Hind Rajab death killed in Lebanon
An Israeli battalion commander whose unit has been linked to the killing of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza was killed during military operations in southern Lebanon, the Israeli army said…
- Middle East
US, Iranian officials head to Switzerland to resume talks
As the US-Israel war on Iran entered its 113th day on Saturday, June 20, US envoy Steve Witkoff is on his way to Switzerland for renewed talks with Iran, while Iranian Foreign…
- India
Congress: PM’s Israel stance hurting India’s interests
New Delhi: The Congress on Saturday, June 20, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of having a “blind devotion” to Israel and said this is hurting India’s interests. Congress General Secretary in-charge communications…
- Middle East
Trump says Iran ‘finished’ as Tehran freezes US talks
US President Donald Trump said Iran was “finished” on Friday, June 19, after reports emerged that Tehran had suspended a newly launched negotiation process with the United States. “We didn’t meet out…
- Middle East
Iran halts 60-day US talks after Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Iran has reportedly suspended its 60-day negotiation process with the United States less than 24 hours after the two sides signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), citing Israeli military strikes in southern…
