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Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz

Regional allies condemn attacks on ADNOC vessels amid Iran–US standoff over Hormuz

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Vessels transiting through the Gulf of Oman are pictured off the coast of Muscat.

US court orders halt to Trump ballroom construction

Appeals court says White House overhaul needs Congress, Trump vows Supreme fight

In an aerial view, preparations continue on President Trump's White House ballroom on June 07, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Trump Administration has argued in court that only Congress could stop construction of the planned ballroom.

US Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions bill

Late Sen. Graham’s year-long push culminates in 86–11 vote on Russia sanctions

Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, speaks to members of the media at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Friday, March 5, 2021.

Why the US wants Filipino pastor Quiboloy extradited

The Filipino televangelist faces a sweeping US indictment that includes several charges

Apollo Quiboloy, pastor and founder of the Philippine-based Kingdom of Jesus Christ church

Deadly cyclospora outbreak: What to know as cases rise

First US cyclospora deaths reported as outbreak sickens tens of thousands

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection that spreads when people ingest food or water contaminated with stool.

13 killed in Peru plane crash during Nazca Lines tour

Foreign visitors among 13 dead as Nazca Lines tour flight goes down

Police officers and forensic teams work at the scene of a small-plane crash in the Vista Alegre district of Nazca, Peru, on August 1, 2026.

Fatal shooting at restaurant in US, gunman dead

Chaos at Twin Falls fast-food restaurant as shooting leaves fatalities

At least three killed, two wounded in shooting at restaurant in Idaho, US

Middle East tensions: US warns of travel disruptions

US warns travellers of fluid security situation and sudden flight changes

Americans urged to brace for cancellations, airspace closures and delays

Saudi, allies launch Red Sea maritime defence alliance

Washington targets IRGC sites while Riyadh forms maritime alliance amid rising tensions

Sailors from the navy of Yemen's Aden-based internationally recognised government stand at machine-gun positions aboard a vessel patrolling a shipping lane off Hanish Island in the Red Sea.

Fresh US airstrikes hit Iran, fuel fears of wider war

Netanyahu says Trump White House talks were excellent as leaders discuss key issues

Iran fires missile at US base in Jordan; US, Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq

Netanyahu, Trump vow 'ironclad' stance on Iran's nukes

Netanyahu hails Trump talks as US weighs force on Iran and crude prices slide

US President Donald Trump says Washington is having “very friendly talks” with Tehran.

Trump warns of military action if Iran talks fail

US President says strikes remain an option despite giving diplomacy more time

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press on board Air Force One, in the air en route to Michigan, on July 27, 2026.

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