Tehran, April 16 Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia, China has called for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while military actions and economic measures linked to the conflict continue to affect the region, raising concerns about global trade, energy supplies, and prospects for peace. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during a conversation with his Iranian […]
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Dubai, April 15 Iran’s joint military command warned it may block Gulf trade unless the United States lifts its blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions in the region. In a Wednesday interview, US President Donald Trump stated the war in Iran was “very close to over.” Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Washington […]
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Beijing, April 15 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday described China-Russia relations as precious in the current international environment, highlighting the need for stronger strategic coordination during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Beijing. He stressed the need for cooperation to safeguard mutual interests and support broader global stability. Xi said that […]
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By Sagar Kulkarni Washington, April 11 NASA astronauts have safely returned to Earth after completing Artemis II, the first human lunar flyby in over 50 years. This mission paves the way for future moon landings. The Artemis II crew included Commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, mission specialist Christina Koch, and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen. […]
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By Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros and Mike Corder Dubai, April 10 The United States and Iran are set to meet in Islamabad this weekend to try to ease tensions between Israel and Hezbollah and talk about broader issues in the Middle East. Leaders in the region hope these talks will lead to more stability and […]
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Dubai, April 9 A fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States appeared to be under serious strain on Thursday, with fresh Israeli strikes in Lebanon, rising concern over the Strait of Hormuz and growing uncertainty over whether planned talks this weekend can prevent the conflict from sliding again. The truce, announced earlier this week […]
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Tehran, April 8 US President Donald Trump pulled back on his threats to launch devastating strikes on Iran late Tuesday, as the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump swerved to deescalate the war less than two hours before the deadline he set for […]
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Dubai, April 3 Iran launched missile strikes on Friday that set a refinery ablaze and damaged a desalination plant in Kuwait, as Israeli and US forces continued their offensive against Iranian targets. The conflict, which began on February 28, is now entering its sixth week, with tensions escalating across the Gulf region. Israel, Bahrain, and […]
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New Delhi, April 3 Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia impacting global energy markets, Russia has offered to increase its supply of crude oil and natural gas to India, even as both countries agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties. Energy cooperation emerged as a key focus during talks held by Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister […]
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Dubai, April 1 US President Donald Trump said the military could end its Iran offensive in two to three weeks and will shift responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz to countries that rely on it for oil and shipping as the White House announced a prime-time presidential address Wednesday evening on the war. Trump expressed […]
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