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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over ...

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports **Tensions Escalate as Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure Amid Port Blockade Accusations** **Tehran, Iran –** The strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil transit route, has once again become the focal point of escalating... read more »

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Irans deputy FM says no date for more US...

Irans deputy FM says no date for more US talks until framework agreed

Irans deputy FM says no date for more US talks until framework agreed **Tehran Sets Precondition for Resuming U.S. Dialogue** **Tehran, Iran** – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister has articulated a clear prerequisite for the resumption of any dialogue with the United States, stating that progress... read more »

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Trump seeks resolution of his $10bn laws...

Trump seeks resolution of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern

Trump seeks resolution of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern **Former President’s Legal Pursuit of IRS Sparks Scrutiny Over Potential Conflicts** A significant legal maneuver by former President Donald Trump, aimed at resolving a substantial lawsuit against the Internal Revenue... read more »

Sarah Ferguson fears coming home to UK a...

Sarah Ferguson fears coming home to UK and claims royals have 'abandon...

Sarah Ferguson fears coming home to UK and claims royals have 'abandoned' her **Duchess of York Reportedly Seeks Refuge Abroad Amidst Scandal Fallout** Sarah Ferguson, the former Duchess of York, is reportedly experiencing significant anxiety and has opted to remain outside the United... read more »

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20 held for showing ballot slip in Maldives

20 held for showing ballot slip in Maldives

Male – More than 20 people were arrested Saturday in the Maldives for showing their ballot slips after casting their vote in the presidential run-off, a media report said. As many as 23 people... read more »

Maldives gets tough on illegal migrant workers

Maldives election results Sunday

Male – Maldives Elections Commissioner Fuad Thoufeek has said the final results of the presidential run-off will be announced Sunday, a media... read more »

Colombo rejects Britain’s call for human rights p...

Colombo rejects Britain's call for human rights probe

Colombo – Sri Lanka says there’s no need for an international probe into its human rights record as proposed by British Prime Minister David... read more »

India gets second Boeing maritime patrol aircraft

India gets second Boeing maritime patrol aircraft

Washington – India has received its second P-8I maritime patrol aircraft from Boeing company, doubling the country’s long-range maritime... read more »

ASTER and AKMG launch Scholastic Awards to young achiev...

ASTER and AKMG launch Scholastic Awards to young achievers

DUBAI-  Aster, a part of DM Healthcare, the leading healthcare conglomerate in the Middle East and in India, has announced launching an annual regular... read more »

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