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Iran Tightens Grip on Hormuz Strait Amid Ceasefire Tensions
In a bold move amid fragile truce efforts, Iran's leadership has pledged to keep the Strait of Hormuz under tight surveillance until war drums fall silent across the region. The Supreme National...
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Hezbollah's Ultimatum: Israel Must End Lebanon Incursions or Face Retaliation
In a fiery address from Beirut, Hezbollah number two Naim Qassem rejected one-sided ceasefires, insisting Israel fully honor the truce or brace for consequences. Southern Lebanon's border remains a...
Iran Fires on Indian Ships in Hormuz Strait: India Summons Envoy
Tensions flared in the Persian Gulf as Iran's IRGC gunboats targeted two Indian merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning. The Indian government wasted no time, calling in Iran's top...
Iranian Gunboats Fire on Indian Tankers in Strait of Hormuz: India Responds
Tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's IRGC gunboats opened fire on two ships flying the Indian flag, prompting a swift diplomatic rebuke from New Delhi. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met...
India Slams Deadly Strike on French UN Troops in South Lebanon
In a resolute response, India on Saturday fiercely denounced the attack that killed one French UN peacekeeper and injured three others in southern Lebanon. The Ministry of External Affairs called for...
Report: Pakistan Rules Balochistan by Fear, Not Consent
In Balochistan, Pakistan's authority rests on brute force, not popular support, a new analysis reveals. What began as human rights abuses has exposed the fragility of Islamabad's control mechanisms....
Shao Hong Represents Xi at Congo Leader's Swearing-In
A high-profile Chinese delegation marked a new chapter in Sino-Congolese relations by attending President Denis Sassou Nguesso's inauguration in Brazzaville. Special Envoy Shao Hong, sent by...
China Warns Japan: Ditch Militarism or Lose Global Trust
In a pointed rebuke, China's Defense Ministry has called on Japan to abandon its militaristic path entirely, warning of lost trust from Asia and beyond. Spokesperson Chang Xiaokang delivered the...
Ting Shangkun Boosts China-Turkmenistan Energy Ties on Official Visit
In a key diplomatic move, Chinese Vice Premier Ting Shangkun visited Turkmenistan from April 15-17 as President Xi Jinping's envoy. The agenda centered on energy diplomacy, including the official...