Gwadar Port is rapidly gaining strategic and economic importance as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to disrupt regional shipping routes and global energy trade. Officials and analysts believe the port could serve as a safer alternative corridor for trade and logistics during the ongoing crisis. According to Gwadar Port Authority Chairman Noorul Haq...
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Pakistan warns UN of Israel’s “systematic annexation” of occupied West Bank
Pakistan has voiced serious concern at the United Nations over what it described as Israel’s “systematic annexation” of the occupied West Bank, warning that continued settlement expansion threatens regional peace and undermines international law. Speaking during a UN session on the Palestinian issue, Pakistan’s representative condemned Israeli actions in the occupied territories, arguing that ongoing...
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WHO chief to oversee evacuation of hantavirus-hit cruise ship in Canary Islands
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is expected to arrive in Spain’s Canary Islands to coordinate the evacuation and medical response linked to the hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship stranded in the Atlantic. The vessel has remained under close monitoring after several passengers and crew members contracted the rare Andes strain of hantavirus,...
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UAE vows self-defence after reported Iranian missile attacks
The United Arab Emirates has declared its right to self-defence following reported missile and drone attacks by Iran, warning of serious consequences if such actions continue. The statement comes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region and growing concerns over violations of international law. UAE Ambassador to the United Nations, Mohamed Abushahab, said the attacks...
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Hantavirus-hit cruise ship to sail to Spain as rare Andes strain confirmed
A cruise ship struck by a rare hantavirus outbreak is set to sail to Spain after health authorities confirmed the presence of the Andes strain, a variant known for its potential to spread between humans. The vessel, carrying around 150 passengers and crew, had been stranded off the coast of Cape Verde following multiple infections...
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Iranian strikes hit 228 US military sites; report reveals higher damage than acknowledged
Iranian airstrikes have caused significantly more damage to US military assets in the Middle East than previously acknowledged, according to a new report based on satellite imagery analysis. The findings suggest a far wider impact of the conflict than publicly disclosed by US officials. The review documented damage to at least 228 structures and pieces...
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Iran reviewing US proposal; response will be sent via Pakistani mediators
Iran has confirmed that it is still reviewing a proposal from the United States aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, with its response expected to be delivered through Pakistani mediators. The development highlights Islamabad’s continued role as a key intermediary in efforts to ease tensions between the two countries. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson...
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Modi faces key political test as vote counting begins in state elections
Vote counting is underway in several key Indian state elections, marking an important political test for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The results are being closely watched as they could influence the party’s standing ahead of future national political developments. The elections, held across multiple states and territories, are...
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Iran warns US Navy to stay out of Hormuz as Trump launches ship-rescue plan
Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States, cautioning its navy against entering the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump announced plans to assist ships stranded in the critical waterway. The move comes amid escalating tensions linked to the ongoing US-Iran conflict. According to Iranian military officials, any foreign forces attempting to...
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Trump rejects Iran’s latest peace proposal, dimming hopes for war breakthrough
US President Donald Trump is reportedly dissatisfied with Iran’s latest proposal to end the ongoing conflict, casting doubt over prospects for a near-term peace agreement. According to US officials, the proposal fails to meet Washington’s key demands, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear programme. Iran’s plan reportedly focuses on ending hostilities first and resolving disputes over shipping...