Strait of Hormuz Reopens Amidst Tensions, Blockade Continues
Strait of Hormuz reopened, but U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues, with Iran threatening closure if blockade persists.
Australia Secures $6.5 Billion Warship Deal with Japan for New Frigate Fleet
Australia and Japan finalized a $6.5B deal for Japanese-designed warships, with the first of three frigates due in three years.
Iran-US Tensions Escalate Amidst Strait of Hormuz Concerns
US and Iran engage in heightened military posturing around the Strait of Hormuz, raising global concerns.
Lok Sabha Concludes Budget Session with Indefinite Adjournment
Lok Sabha adjourns sine die, concluding the Budget session after a women’s reservation bill failed to pass.
Trump’s Rhetoric Offers Spanish Leader an Unexpected Political Boost
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s global pronouncements have inadvertently provided Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez with a political advantage.
Pope’s Angola Visit Confronts Painful History of Transatlantic Slavery
Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Angola includes a significant stop at a shrine linked to the baptism of enslaved Africans, confronting the nation’s painful history.
Jammu & Kashmir’s First Haj Contingent Departs for Holy Pilgrimage
First batch of 431 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir departs for Saudi Arabia for the annual Haj pilgrimage.
Young Diplomat Reshaping US-Europe Ties Amidst Trump’s Cultural Push
A young diplomat is driving the Trump administration’s effort to reshape America’s long-standing relationship with Europe.
US Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver for Another Month
US extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil purchases by one month, allowing oil already at sea to be delivered.
US Extends Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver Amid Persistent High Gas Prices
US extends sanctions exemptions on some Russian oil amid persistent high gas prices, balancing policy with economic stability.