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Iran seized two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz and has not decided on joining new US talks. Iran Guards say 'seized' two ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz; Iran says it has yet to decide whether to join a new round of talks with the U. S.
Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz while a US blockade remains in place. Iran said that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is not possible.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they had seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz. A Trump spokeswoman said the president did not view those actions as violating the cease-fire.
Iranian forces seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz after Trump extended a truce. Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Forces Claim to Seize 2 Ships Near Strait of Hormuz After Trump Extends Truce The New York Times.
Israeli strikes killed 5 Lebanese as Lebanon seeks a truce extension. The 10-day ceasefire, which expires Sunday, was announced after an initial meeting last week.
Three ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with two escorted to the Iranian coast. The incident occurred in a vital waterway for global oil shipments. Authorities are investigating the attacks.
Iran cited ceasefire breaches as the reason the Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened. Iran says Strait of Hormuz cannot be opened due to ceasefire breaches BBC.
Trump stated there is no time frame for a potential Iran war. He denied that midterm elections are driving his decisions. Live updates: Iran war news, Trump says there is ‘no time frame’ on Iran war and denies midterms driving decisions CNN.
Iran has stated it cannot reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a US naval blockade. The statement comes after the US-Iran conflict began on February 28. US-Iran war broke out on February 28.
Iran's leaders believe they can outlast President Trump in a standoff, which could devastate average Iranians economically. Iran’s leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump.
Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned over financial transactions. Gurung is the second minister to leave the new government.
The US halted dollar shipments to Iraq's economy due to its ties to Iran. The money comes from Iraq's oil revenues. The United States has halted dollar shipments to Iraq’s cash-based economy in an effort to force the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran.
Iran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump extended a ceasefire indefinitely. Live updates: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire AP News.
The Dubai Metro Gold Line project, valued at Rs 86,816 crore, has been approved. The 42 km underground network is expected to be ready soon.
Pope Leo visited prisoners in Equatorial Guinea, braving a heavy rainstorm, and told them "you are not alone". This was part of his four-nation Africa tour. Pope Leo's four-nation Africa tour has pushed towards a dramatic close, with the pontiff braving a heavy rainstorm to greet prisoners in Equatorial Guinea.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan was fired by the Pentagon. Mr. Phelan's departure also comes just weeks after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth fired the Army's top officer, Gen. Randy George, as well as two other top generals in the Army.
US Navy Secretary Phelan quit the Trump administration amid the Hormuz blockade. His departure follows the firing of Gen. Randy George. Phelan's departure also comes just weeks after Hegseth fired the Army's top officer, Gen.
Billionaire Justin Sun sued the Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion. He spent $45m on its tokens. Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
Nepal's new government faces trouble with two resignations and border anger. Instability has rocked Balen Shah's government since he took office. Since Balen Shah took office, his government has been rocked by instability.
A South Korean national was arrested at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine for holding a banner with political messages during a ceremony for Japan's war dead. Japan's prime minister did not attend, but around 120 lawmakers did.
The EU is set to unblock a €90 billion loan to Ukraine after a row with Hungary. The loan's definitive sign-off is expected by Thursday, as Hungary waits for Russian oil to arrive through the Druzhba pipeline.
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