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WorldHormuz crossings plunge while Bab el-Mandeb traffic rises amid Gulf tensions
Kpler said on X that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday "fell to six confirmed crossings, down 60 percent from the previous day."
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WorldICC chief prosecutor removed from post over sexual misconduct allegations
British barrister Karim Khan was accused of sexual misconduct with a female aide allegations which he has steadfastly denied. By a large majority, the ICC's 125-member states ousted Khan from his position.
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WorldOver 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain; some escaping by boat
About 67,000 residents in France escaped a larger area as authorities ordered additional evacuations further south. Both France and Spain have asked fellow European Union members for help.
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WorldUN calls on Houthis to stop attacks on Saudi tankers
Guterres called for an immediate de-escalation and urged the Houthis to halt any further attacks in line with UN Security Council resolutions demanding an end to assaults on commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
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WorldTrump says he won't proceed with nuclear deal unless Saudis join Abraham Accords
"We didn't specifically discuss it, but it was always understood. Energy Secretary Chris Wright knew, and Saudi Arabia knew, that the nuclear deal would not move forward unless they joined the Abraham Accords."
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WorldPM Modi raised safety of Indian seafarers with Trump
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, in a written response to a query to the MEA, also said the PM had highlighted that the ongoing conflict in West Asia had disrupted global maritime trade
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World28 Indians onboard Mozambique-flagged vessel safe after attack in Iranian territorial waters
The Indian Embassy in Iran said it was aware of the attack on the vessel, DISHA, and confirmed that the Indian nationals were safe.
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WorldUS gradually expands the scope of its attacks on Iran
After a brief ceasefire in June following the signing of an interim deal to end the conflict, shattering the truce and pushing the countries back to the precipice of an all-out war across the West Asia.
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WorldUS military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports
The US and Iran showed no sign of backing away from their conflict after a 13th straight night of strikes. Both sides made moves suggesting an escalation was possible.
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WorldBangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns, cites health reasons
The 76-year-old stepped down two years before completing his term, with Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed taking over as Acting President until a successor is elected.
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WorldPresident Murmu visits Romanian Parliament, calls for stronger parliamentary ties
First Indian head of state to visit Romania in over three decades also pays tribute at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bucharest.
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WorldUK PM Andy Burnham begins work from new No 10 North in Manchester
Burnham launches a northern base for the Prime Minister's Office, pledging to decentralise power and drive economic growth beyond London.
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WorldUS-Iran conflict escalates as drones target Iraq city hosting American forces
Explosive drones strike Irbil, Bahrain intercepts aerial attacks, and the US continues strikes on Iran amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
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WorldOzgur Ozel launches new opposition party in Turkiye
The move reshapes Turkiye's opposition landscape ahead of future electoral battles with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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WorldUNESCO adds West Bank archaeological site, Lebanese castles to World Heritage List
The UN cultural body grants World Heritage status to Sebastia in the West Bank and five castles in southern Lebanon despite objections from Israel.
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WorldEU says TikTok violates digital rules by failing to protect minors' privacy
The European Commission says TikTok exposed children to potential online risks by allowing adults to view minors' accounts, paving the way for possible penalties.
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WorldSpain declares emergency after wildfires force mass evacuations
The regional government of Madrid, which spans a wide area around the capital city, said 10,000 people have been evacuated from different villages as fires rage out of control amid a heat wave that is fanning the flames.
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WorldExplosion reported near the military base hosting US forces in Iraq's Irbil
There was no immediate information on casualties or the cause of the explosions.
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WorldIndian man found dead in Jerusalem, 31-year-old suspect arrested
Israel police officers soon identified and arrested the resident of Eilat on suspicion of involvement in the murder, it said.
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WorldDemocrats to finalise their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, led by more diverse states
Either South Carolina or Nevada is expected to go first, and each state has aggressively campaigned for the coveted spot.