‘Piracy’: Will Trump’s 20 percent Hormuz toll find takers?
UPDATE — Jul 14, 19:35 UTC: The new article reports that President Trump has revoked the previously announced 20 percent transit fee on vessels in the Strait of
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US to Reinstate Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Trump Announces
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Iran attacks five Gulf nations, shuts Hormuz after US bombing: All to know
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Iran lawmakers present Hormuz management bill as US war heats up
Renewed fighting between the US and Iran over the past week has dashed hopes for a return to normality in the strategically important waterway and put at risk a memorandum of under…
US-Iran Tensions Escalate in Strategic Strait of Hormuz
The United States has affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz remains open despite escalating conflict with Iran, which has claimed closure of the critical maritime passageway. The rece…
Schumer Critiques Trump's Iran Strategy as Flawed
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer has issued a sharp critique of President Donald Trump's approach to Iran, contending it lacks strategic clarity and risks replicating previou…
Trump Signals Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facility Amid Tensions
The geopolitical landscape has turned more volatile with U.S. President Donald Trump signaling possible military action against Iran's fortified 'Pickaxe Mountain' nuclear site. Th…
Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz: US-Iran Tensions Flare
The geopolitical center of the Strait of Hormuz has once again witnessed the renewal of hostilities as the United States and Iran engage in a volatile exchange. The US military has…
US Reasserts Control Over Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
The United States has announced the re-imposition of its naval blockade of Iran, designating itself as the 'guardian' of the critical Strait of Hormuz. This move comes as tensions …
US and Iran trade attacks as Khamenei is buried
The US and Iran again traded strikes in exchanges that continued into Thursday, as observers reported a "dramatic" drop in the number of ships traveling through the Strai…
Trump says US strikes hit Iran in 'honour' of American soldiers killed
President Donald Trump says the latest strikes by the US hit Iran "very hard," adding that the attacks were "in honour" of three US soldiers killed in recent da…
Lebanese President Aoun Seeks U.S. Support to Resolve Israeli-Hezbollah Conflict
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is engaged in pivotal diplomatic efforts in Washington, where he has initiated high-level talks aimed at securing U.S. backing to resolve the ongoin…
Houston Unrest Intensifies After ICE Fatal Shooting
The recent ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo has sparked significant protests in Houston, Texas. Hundreds of demonstrators have taken to the streets, expressing outrage over t…
Trump Pledges Iran Will Face Repercussions for US Soldier Deaths
In a recent escalation of hostilities between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump has vowed severe repercussions against Iran following the killing of US soldiers. O…
US Initiates 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports Amid Discrimination Allegations
The United States, under the directive of President Trump, is set to impose a 50 percent tariff on a multitude of Canadian imports, citing discriminatory practices against U.S. pro…
Trump Shields Netanyahu: Rejects NYC Arrest Threat
US President Donald Trump has dismissed New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes if he visits New York City. Trump …
What does Khalil al-Hayya’s election win mean for Gaza?
After the assassination of former chief Yahya Sinwar in October 2024, Hamas has been managed by a five-member leadership council, of which al-Hayya was a member. His main competito…
Lebanon Seeks U.S. Support for Israeli Withdrawal Strategy
In a strategic diplomatic maneuver, Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is actively pursuing support from the United States to facilitate an Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Pr…
Critical Arizona Primaries Signal National Shifts
Voters in Arizona are poised to cast their ballots in pivotal primary elections, outcomes of which could significantly influence the political landscape of the United States. The s…
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