Houthis claim strikes on Saudi-linked ship, military positions in Yemen

Yemen's Houthi group has claimed responsibility for attacks on what it described as a Saudi military equipment transport vessel in the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, along with strikes on Saudi-backed forces in government-held areas of Mocha…

Iran Moves Ahead with Hormuz Security Plan Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Iran’s Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has approved the broad framework of a strategic action plan aimed at ensuring the security and long-term development of the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf, state media reported.

Iran Ready to Pursue Peace if US Builds Trust, Says President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran remains committed to pursuing peace under the recently signed memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States, provided Washington takes steps to build trust.

Speaking at a press…

US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill, India Could Face Tariffs of Up to 100%

India could face higher tariffs on its exports to the US after the Senate passed a sweeping Russia sanctions bill that could impose duties of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian energy.

The legislation, passed by an 86-11 vote, does…

Explosions Reported Near Strait of Hormuz as Iran Says Forces Engaged 'Hostile Targets'

Tehran: Two explosions were reported on Iran's Qeshm Island in Hormozgan province on Thursday night after Iranian armed forces reportedly confronted what officials described as "hostile enemy targets" near the entrance to the strategically…

US sanctions endanger patient lives in Cuba: Health Minister

Cuba's prolonged economic difficulties, compounded by US sanctions and a recent fuel blockade, are contributing to power shortages and disruptions in medical services, putting patients' lives at risk, Deputy Health Minister Julio Guerra said.

Pakistan Faces Criticism Over New Curbs on Foreign Media Amid Press Freedom Concerns

Islamabad: Pakistan has come under fresh criticism after introducing new rules governing foreign media, with the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) warning that the measures further restrict press freedom and tighten government control over…

Trump says Iran to be hit hard if Hormuz Strait not reopened soon

Washington: US President Donald Trump said Tuesday (US local time) that Iran will be "hit very hard" if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened "very soon." In an interview with Fox News, Trump said the United…

Iran, Oman Discuss New Shipping Corridor Through Strait of Hormuz

New York: Iran and Oman are in talks to establish a single two-way shipping route through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a move that could help restore maritime traffic through one of the world's most important energy corridors.

Protests intensify in PoK as demonstrators defy overnight security crackdown

New Delhi: Tensions continued to escalate in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after protesters reportedly refused to disperse despite an overnight security crackdown, with reports of gunfire in Rawalakot adding to fears of further violence.

According…