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Starmer Heads to Gulf to Secure Hormuz Reopening After Ceasefire

London— British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday to hold talks with regional leaders aimed

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US Lawmakers Split Sharply Over Trump Ceasefire Move on Iran

Washington — US lawmakers voiced sharply divided reactions on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire related to the

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Fragile Iran–US ceasefire opens Strait of Hormuz as negotiations begin

“For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s

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Shipowners seek clarity as fragile Hormuz ceasefire leaves 800 vessels stranded

“Tanker owners, insurers, and crews need to be convinced that the risks have actually decreased, not just temporarily paused.” Shipowners

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UN Set to Vote on Diluted Hormuz Shipping Resolution Amid Divisions

New York— The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote on Tuesday on a resolution aimed at protecting commercial

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Debris hits Dubai buildings after aerial interception, no injuries reported

Dubai— Authorities in Dubai said no injuries were reported on Saturday after debris from an aerial interception struck the facade

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Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers wounded in Lebanon blast amid rising hostilities

Jakarta— Three Indonesian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations were wounded in an explosion at a UN facility in southern

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Trump to deliver national address on Iran conflict Wednesday night

Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump will deliver a national address on Wednesday night providing an update on the ongoing

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Drone strike hits Kuwait airport, ignites fuel tanks, aviation authority says

Kuwait city— A drone attack targeted Kuwait International Airport on Wednesday, setting fuel storage tanks ablaze, the country’s aviation authority

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Trump signals imminent US exit from Iran amid ongoing strikes, oil tensions

Washington— U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that American forces would end operations in Iran “very soon,” outlining a

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