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China urges restraint over US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, backs talks

BEIJING: China urged calm and restraint by all sides on Monday, following US President Donald Trump’s threat to ​blockade the…

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US prepares to blockade Iran, IRGC warns of decisive response

WASHINGTON: The US military said it will begin a blockade of all maritime ​traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and…

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Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time

Australia on Monday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a…

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Pope Leo rebukes war, slams ‘misuse’ of Gospel after Trump clash

Pope Leo XIV has strongly reaffirmed his stance against war. He also cautioned against the misuse of Christian teachings. His…

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EU chief urges restoration of navigation in Hormuz

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for urgent action to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait…

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South Korea president’s remarks spark dispute with Israel

South Korea’s president Lee Jae Myung has sparked a rare diplomatic clash with Israel after sharing a 2024 video on…

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Sudan faces deepening food crisis

Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day as the country’s food crisis worsens, according…

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Bangladesh mob beats spiritual leader to death: authorities

A self-proclaimed spiritual leader was beaten to death by a mob in Bangladesh on Saturday, officials said, in the latest…

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Easter truce between Russia and Ukraine begins

A temporary truce between Russia and Ukraine entered into force on Saturday, with Kyiv warning it would respond “immediately” if…

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China denies US media claim on missile supplies to Iran

Tensions between global powers have intensified after US media reports claimed that China is preparing to supply advanced air defence…

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