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Iran defends its nuclear rights amid renewed tensions with the United States

Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed his country’s right to pursue nuclear activities for peaceful purposes, as tensions persist between Iran and the United States over nuclear policy. In recent remarks reported by Iranian media, the president questioned the legitimacy of U.S. opposition to Iran’s......

Australia and Japan sign $7 billion stealth frigate defense deal

Australia and Japan have formalized a major defense agreement worth 10 billion Australian dollars, about 7 billion US dollars, to supply stealth frigates to the Australian navy. The deal marks Japan’s largest defense export since World War II and signals a shift in regional security cooperation. The......

Us weighs 20 billion asset release for iran uranium deal

The United States is considering a proposal to release up to 20 billion dollars in frozen Iranian assets in exchange for Tehran handing over its stockpile of enriched uranium, as part of efforts to end the ongoing conflict with Iran. The plan forms part of a broader framework aimed at de escalating tensions......

Modi and Macron discuss Hormuz crisis ahead of Paris conference

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Thursday to address the escalating crisis in West Asia, focusing on the urgent need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway, critical for global energy supplies, has......

Venezuela releases dozens of political detainees amid US pressure

Venezuelan authorities have released dozens of political detainees in recent days, as international pressure—particularly from the United States—continues to influence developments in the country’s political landscape. The latest releases reportedly include more than forty individuals......

Pentagon says 13 ships turned back as Iran blockade faces evasion tactics

The United States says its naval blockade of Iranian ports near the Strait of Hormuz has forced 13 vessels to turn back since operations began, even as maritime data suggests the enforcement effort is facing gaps. The operation, led by United States Central Command, has entered its fourth day amid rising......

Lebanon president rejects call with Netanyahu despite Trump announcement

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun refused to join a proposed phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, contradicting an earlier announcement by Donald Trump that the two leaders would speak for the first time in decades. The decision underscores persistent political barriers between Beirut......

Let cofounder Amir Hamza critically wounded in Lahore shooting

Amir Hamza, a senior figure in Lashkar-e-Taiba, was critically wounded after being shot by unidentified attackers in Lahore. The shooting took place outside the offices of a local news channel. He was taken to hospital with severe injuries, and his condition remains critical. Authorities have opened......

Trump attacks UK energy policy over North Sea drilling ban

Donald Trump sharply criticized the United Kingdom’s energy strategy, urging the government to expand oil production in the North Sea and calling its restrictions on new exploration “absolutely crazy.” In a post on Truth Social, Trump argued that Europe faces an energy shortage while......

Macron urges renewed US Iran talks as Hormuz tensions rise

French President Emmanuel Macron said he has urged US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to resume negotiations after ceasefire talks in Islamabad ended without agreement. He said he spoke separately with both leaders and called for renewed dialogue, reduced tensions, and......

Us imposes naval blockade on iran ports as talks stall

The United States began enforcing a sweeping naval blockade on all maritime traffic to and from Iranian ports on Monday, marking a sharp escalation as Washington and Tehran weigh a return to negotiations ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline on April 21. The US Central Command said the blockade took......

Trump’s defamation case against the Wall Street Journal rejected in Epstein dispute

A federal judge in the United States has rejected the defamation complaint filed by Donald Trump against The Wall Street Journal, ruling that the claim did not meet the legal threshold of “actual malice” required under American defamation law. The case stems from a July 2025 report by the......

Hungary opposition landslide ends Orbán era despite US backing

US Vice President JD Vance’s high-profile visit to Budapest failed to boost Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who suffered a decisive electoral defeat to opposition leader Péter Magyar and his Tisza party. Magyar secured a commanding parliamentary majority, winning 138 of 199......

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