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Aerial view of the Strait of Hormuz separating Iran and the United Arab Emirates, photographed from the International Space Station

Trump weighs major Iran decision as Middle East war spreads to Red Sea routes

September 18, 2026
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US President Donald Trump says he faces a major decision on whether to resume large-scale strikes on Iran as Saudi-Houthi fighting, a...

West front of the United States Capitol, Washington, D.C.

US House passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump

September 17, 2026
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The US House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a sweeping package of sanctions aimed at squeezing Russia’s war economy, sending the legislation...

The Kaaba at the Great Mosque of Mecca, Saudi Arabia (illustrative)

Saudi coalition says it downs Houthi drone south of Mecca as Red Sea crisis deepens

September 16, 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s air defences intercepted and destroyed a drone south of Mecca on Tuesday evening before it entered restricted airspace over Islam’s...

US, Iran Engaged in Escalating Tanker War

September 6, 2026
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The United States and Iran have escalated their conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides engaging in tit-for-tat attacks on...

Iran Government Under Economic Siege but Still Holds Power Amid Ongoing Conflicts

August 27, 2026
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The Iranian government is facing significant economic challenges, but it still maintains a strong grip on power despite ongoing conflicts and internal...

Latest Updates on Nepal Flood Rescue Operations

Nepal Flood Rescue Operations Intensify

August 27, 2026
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Nepal has been hit by severe flooding, prompting a large-scale rescue operation to save those stranded by the rising waters. The floods...

Pakistan Emerges as a Rising ‘Hinge Power’ on the Global Stage

August 14, 2026
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Prominent British publication The Financial Times has highlighted in a detailed analysis that Pakistan is rapidly emerging as an effective and pivotal...