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U.S. Rejects Iran's Proposal to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz as Military Activity Increases Near the Waterway
Trump rejected Iran's seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end regional fighting, as Gulf tensions and shipping…
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Russia-Ukraine War: Frontline Movement Remains Limited as Attacks on Critical Infrastructure Continue
In the Russia-Ukraine war latest, frontline movement remains limited while long-range strikes on Ukraine energy infrastructure severely impact the broader…
Energy
Hormuz Crude Exports Reach 33.7 Million Barrels Even as Vessel Traffic Stays Thin
Crude volumes moving through the Strait of Hormuz remain substantial despite unusually low commodity-vessel traffic, showing how larger cargoes and…
World
European Nations Strengthen Defences Amid Rising Tensions With Russia
European countries are raising defence budgets and NATO readiness amid Russia tensions, with Germany, Poland and the Baltics leading a…
World
North Korea Fires Two Ballistic Missiles Within Three Hours Off Eastern Coast
North Korea launched two ballistic missiles nearly three hours apart on September 20, 2026, prompting an emergency South Korean security…
World
Russia Faces Fuel Shortages After Ukrainian Strikes on Oil Refineries
A sustained campaign of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian oil refineries has severely disrupted the country's domestic fuel supply, prompting…
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Japan Challenges New UN World Map Over Disputed Islands, Turning a Cartographic Reform Into a Sovereignty Fight
Japan has asked for a correction to the new UN-backed Equal Earth world map after objecting to a depiction that…
World
US-Iran Fighting Flares Across Gulf as Tehran Targets U.S. Bases and Washington Strikes Iran
The U.S. and Iran exchanged their heaviest attacks since July as Iranian missiles and drones targeted U.S. facilities across the…
World
Niger Regains Control of Key Niamey Airbase After Soldiers Stage Mutiny
Niger's military government says it has retaken Base 101 in Niamey after a mutiny by soldiers frustrated over jihadist battlefield…
Business
Russia Extends Diesel Export Ban Until September 30 Amid Domestic Fuel Supply Concerns
Russia has extended its ban on diesel exports by producers until September 30, citing the need to stabilize domestic fuel…
World
Trump Announces 'Biggest Oil Deal in World History' With Venezuela
President Donald Trump claims the US has secured majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves in…
World
US, South Korea and Japan Announce Joint Freedom Edge Military Exercise
South Korea, the United States, and Japan will conduct the trilateral Freedom Edge military exercise from September 7 to 11…
World
Iran Seeks Military-Vessel Ban in Potential Strait of Hormuz Agreement
Iran has proposed excluding military vessels from the Strait of Hormuz under a new traffic-management agreement with Oman, though negotiations…
World
Iran Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz as Shipping Traffic Stays Near Lows
Iran has escalated pressure on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning of fines and confiscation while advancing new transit…
World
Ukraine Marks 35th Independence Day as War With Russia Grinds Into a Fifth Year
Ukraine marked its 35th Independence Day on August 24, 2026, with a defiant Zelenskyy address, European leaders in Kyiv, and…
Finance
Indian Rupee Falling Toward ₹100: Why the Currency Is Under Pressure in 2026, What the Numbers Really Say and Who Is Responsible
The Indian rupee closed at ₹95.44 per US dollar on August 13, 2026, after reaching a record intraday low of…
Geopolitics
Hormuz and India’s Neighbours: How China Escaped the West Asia Crisis Relatively Intact
While India faced severe LPG rationing and supply chain disruptions during the 2026 Strait of Hormuz closure, China's massive strategic…
Global News
Trump Cancels Iran Strike, Says 'Deal Parameters' Reached
President Donald Trump calls off a planned military strike on Iran after regional governments request a pause, announcing that the…