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Rubio says progress made in Hormuz shipping talks with Iran, Oman

Secretary of State Marco Rubio says negotiations are moving forward despite no final deal

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Rubio says progress made in Hormuz shipping talks with Iran, Oman

UN experts urge Canada to protect threatened Sikh activist

UN experts urge Canada to protect threatened Sikh activist

Indian-flagged ship sinks in Red Sea after attack off Yemen, all 14 crew rescued

Indian-flagged ship sinks in Red Sea after attack off Yemen, all 14 crew rescued

Service suspended at a Saudi airport after attack claimed by Houthis

Service suspended at a Saudi airport after attack claimed by Houthis

Qatar: Iran-US talks 'ongoing', no direct meeting planned

Qatar: Iran-US talks 'ongoing', no direct meeting planned

US Treasury Secretary says chance of Hormuz deal with Iran by Wednesday

US Treasury Secretary says chance of Hormuz deal with Iran by Wednesday

Iran demands inbound control, outbound oversight of Hormuz: source

Iran demands inbound control, outbound oversight of Hormuz: source

New anti-Taliban armed group announced in Afghanistan, sources claim

New anti-Taliban armed group announced in Afghanistan, sources claim

US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war

US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war

India's Gen Z cockroach party resists lure of election after rattling Modi

India's Gen Z cockroach party resists lure of election after rattling Modi

Pezeshkian rejects resignation rumours, vows to stay in office

Pezeshkian rejects resignation rumours, vows to stay in office

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz

Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade, poll finds

Voters prefer Democrats over Republicans on economy for first time in a decade, poll finds

Iran, Oman near Strait of Hormuz deal amid US concerns: NYT report

Iran, Oman near Strait of Hormuz deal amid US concerns: NYT report

Turkiye calls on Russia, Ukraine to ensure Black Sea safety after drone attack

Turkiye calls on Russia, Ukraine to ensure Black Sea safety after drone attack

Three crew members injured after drone struck Turkish-owned vessel near Russia's Novorossiysk port

Reuters

Cargo vessel hit by unidentified projectile off Oman's coast

Cargo vessel hit by unidentified projectile off Oman's coast

Probe launched after vessel reports attack northeast of Khasab; no group claims responsibility

Web Desk

Iran says it cancelled planned strikes on Ukraine after Kyiv's 'apology'

Iran says it cancelled planned strikes on Ukraine after Kyiv's 'apology'

Senior military adviser claims Tehran had prepared attacks on three sites

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Trump warns of 'decapitation' if Iran talks fail

Trump warns of 'decapitation' if Iran talks fail

Says talks are underway and calls them Tehran's 'last chance' to reach a deal

Web Desk

Bangladesh asks India to clarify stance on Hasina's planned speech

Bangladesh asks India to clarify stance on Hasina's planned speech

Dhaka says hosting political activities by fugitive ex-PM could strain ties with India

Reuters

Trump tells Iranians to make deal or surrender

Trump tells Iranians to make deal or surrender

Trump doubles down on naval blockade after Tehran denies direct talks, insisting Iran secretly sought negotiations

AFP

Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks

Iran denies negotiating with US after Trump announces talks

Esmaeil Baghaei says only Oman mediation on Hormuz passage is underway

AFP

Six Saudi tankers turn away from Gulf of Aden, ship-tracking data shows

Six Saudi tankers turn away from Gulf of Aden, ship-tracking data shows

Tankers reroute via the Cape after Houthi maritime embargo, adding at least 25 days to the journey to Saudi ports

Reuters

Dar invites Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan

Dar invites Iranian FM Araghchi to visit Pakistan

Deputy prime minister’s call with Araghchi comes as Iran denies direct talks with Washington and Trump threatens ‘total surrender’

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Spain's Ceuta overwhelmed as thousands remain after migrant border rush

Spain's Ceuta overwhelmed as thousands remain after migrant border rush

Spanish FM: cooperation with Morocco enabled large-scale migrant returns

Reuters

Russia says Ukrainian drone attack on holiday-makers killed 6, including 3 children

Russia says Ukrainian drone attack on holiday-makers killed 6, including 3 children

Russia says Ukrainian drone hit beach resort

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