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US Iran Naval Blockade Can Continue Indefinitely, Hegseth Says
PANAMA: U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the US Iran naval blockade could continue indefinitely, with Navy ships…
Taiwan Bridge Defense Drill Tests Taipei Entry Point
TAIPEI, Taiwan: Taiwan’s military police blockaded Guangfu Bridge early Thursday during an urban-defense drill near the East Asian island’s capital.…
Strait of Hormuz Control: Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim
TEHRAN, Iran: Iran rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim of total Strait of Hormuz control on Thursday, escalating a dispute…
Putin Kuril Islands Visit Triggers Strong Japan Protest
TOKYO, Japan (East Asia), Aug. 13, 2026: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the Putin Kuril Islands visit “absolutely unacceptable”…
2026 Total Solar Eclipse Draws Millions Across Europe
LONDON, United Kingdom: The 2026 total solar eclipse darkened parts of Spain, Iceland, Greenland and Portugal on August 12, while…
Iran Marriage Registrations Fell 51.6% During War
TEHRAN, Iran: Iran marriage registrations fell 51.6% year on year during the opening month of the conflict that began February…
Iran War Pollution May Persist for Years, Experts Warn
Iran war pollution could persist for years around the country’s capital, Tehran, and the Gulf region as oil slicks contaminate…
Reform UK UAE Ties Deepen as Farage Courts Abu Dhabi
Reform UK UAE ties have expanded through political meetings, business networks and shared policy positions, according to a Middle East…
Iran-France Row Deepens Over Protester Executions in Iran
TEHRAN, Iran, Aug. 13: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused France of hypocrisy over human rights and international law. He…