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A report estimates that clearing mines from the Hormuz Strait could take six months. The strait is a crucial waterway for global oil shipments. Mines were recently discovered in the area.
Rajasthan's middle order showed resilience under pressure, satisfactory, with players stepping up in critical situations.
US President Trump stated that there is no timeframe for ending the conflict with Iran. The comment comes amid ongoing tensions between the two nations. Diplomatic efforts have been underway to ease tensions.
Iran warned it won't reopen the Hormuz Strait if the US upholds a naval blockade. The strait is a vital route for oil exports. Iran made the statement after attacks on ships in the strait.
Iran said it won't reopen the Hormuz Strait if the US maintains a naval blockade. Tensions remain high around the trade route. The US and Iran have been exerting economic pressure on each other.
On day 55 of a ceasefire, Iran expressed a desire for talks with the US. However, Iran cited US breaches of commitments, a blockade, and threats as reasons for stalled negotiations. The two nations have been engaged in a tense standoff.
A recent report suggested Iran may struggle to open the Strait of Hormuz this year. The report claimed Iran had difficulty locating mines laid in the waterway. A recent report claimed Iran was unable to find the mines it laid in the Hormuz.
Donald Trump is urged to lift a blockade in exchange for Iran easing restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran should also step back from maximalist positions for sanctions relief and security guarantees.
The White House press secretary said Iran's economic pressure continues despite the ceasefire, with no indication of a time frame for ending the war. The US maintains economic pressure on Iran.
Iran seized a container ship bound for Gujarat in the Strait of Hormuz. Armed soldiers were seen in a video, heightening tensions in the region.
Iran created an AI video mocking US President Trump, showing him agree to extend a ceasefire. The video ends with AI Trump saying he'll extend the ceasefire.
Israel faced accusations of war crimes after killing a journalist in southern Lebanon. The reporter was targeted in a strike, sparking concerns about Israel's actions. Israel has again been accused of targeting journalists after the death of a reporter working in southern Lebanon.
Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after an air strike killed a journalist. Israel's actions also hindered rescuers from reaching the site. Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his post. The Pentagon said it is effective immediately. US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.
The US Department of Justice flew a 10-year-old from Utah back from Cuba amid a custody dispute. The child's parents are involved in a legal fight over the child's care.
Congressional redistricting in the US has led to a surge in gerrymandering, experts warn. The unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat redrawing of electoral maps risks significant electoral consequences. Experts say unprecedented flurry of tit-for-tat congressional redistricting risks surge in gerrymandering.
Donald Trump's 'Naughty and Nice' NATO list has sparked fresh tensions within the alliance. The list reportedly categorized member countries based on their defense spending. Donald Trump’s ‘Naughty and Nice’ NATO List Sparks Fresh Alliance Tensions Open Magazine.
Two trains collided in Denmark, injuring several people. The incident occurred recently, with emergency services responding to the scene to treat the injured. Two trains have crashed into each other in Denmark, leaving several people injured,.
The FBI interviewed Kash Patel's girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins, as part of an investigation. The agency did not disclose the nature of the inquiry or whether Wilkins was a target of the probe.
Pakistanis will be China's first foreign astronauts, regional optics, with a Pakistani astronaut set to orbit before an Indian one. A Pakistani astronaut in orbit ahead of an Indian one as part of the ‘Gaganyaan’ mission is at minimum a reversal of the usual regional optics.
U. S. Congressman Brad Sherman called on Pakistan to crack down on terror groups like LeT and JeM. Sherman remembered the victims of the Pahalgam attack on its first anniversary. The U.
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