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Iran will prioritise vessels that agree to pay fees for crossing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian official told CNN on Saturday, amid new restrictions imposed by Tehran…
Pope Leo XIV has dismissed suggestions that his recent remarks were aimed at US President Donald Trump, asserting that he has “no interest at all” in engaging in a political…
Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, on Sunday emphasised the strength of India-Iran relations following the shooting incident involving two Indian-flagged ships in the…
Ministers from across the globe have reiterated their commitment to tackling illicit finance through coordinated multilateral action under the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), agreeing to focus in particular efforts…
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has outlined a series of steps required to achieve peace. He said the ongoing 10-day truce with Israel cannot continue unless it is respected by both…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, during which the two discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing efforts…
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday (local time) welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and cautioned that prolonged conflict in the region could have serious consequences for…
The Embassy of the State of Palestine has issued a press statement drawing urgent attention to the situation of Palestinian prisoners on the eve of Prisoners Day, describing it as…
The US Treasury Department has issued a fresh temporary waiver permitting the sale and transport of sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea, in a move aimed at stabilising global energy…
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, is “very happy” about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran stating…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated “seasoned” diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, highlighting his role in strengthening India-US ties. In a…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (local time) said that Israeli forces will continue to hold their positions in southern Lebanon during the ongoing 10-day ceasefire, stressing that the…
The Iranian Parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said that Lebanon must be included in any comprehensive agreement between Iran and the United States, as diplomatic efforts continue following a…
Celebrations broke out across Beirut as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into force, with fireworks and celebratory gunfire lighting up the night sky, CNN reported. Local media…
Fresh shelling was reported in southern Lebanon shortly after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect, raising concerns over the fragile truce, Al Jazeera reported. According to Al…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to host a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and…
The seventh edition of the annual India-Uzbekistan bilateral military exercise “Dustlik” commenced on Wednesday with an opening ceremony held at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area in Namangan, Uzbekistan, according to…
India on Wednesday underscored its continued focus on strengthening parliamentary diplomacy with France and advancing strategic cooperation with the United States, as senior diplomatic engagements took place in the national…
US President Donald Trump has reignited a viral controversy by resharing an AI-generated image depicting him being embraced by Jesus Christ. He shared a screenshot of the depiction on Truth…
As the global energy crisis deepens and the Hormuz blockade enters a critical phase, the “unprecedented” partnership between Russia and China has taken centre stage. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…
United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on Wednesday (local time) said that the US will not renew the general license that allowed limited transactions involving Russian and Iranian…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (local time) said Israeli forces are continuing targeted operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, while simultaneously engaging in negotiations aimed at achieving long-term…
Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time), discussing rising regional tensions and calling for urgent de-escalation,…
Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, on Wednesday described the ongoing West Asia conflict as an “individual war,” alleging that Israeli leadership had long…
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) said the USS Spruance, an Aegis guided-missile destroyer, forced an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel to turn back to Iran, marking the…