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Trump claims Iran gave in to US demands, considers seizing Kharg Island

Taking Iran's oil would require a risky military operation involving the invasion and occupation of its main export hub, Kharg Island, which also houses an Iranian naval base

Iranian strikes spread as US troop buildup spurs escalation concern

The arrival of a US amphibious assault group and the entry of Iran-backed Houthi forces heightened fears of escalation as the war entered its second month

With Cuba under pressure, the Castro dynasty is making a comeback

As Trump officials demand changes, Castro family members are suddenly popping up across Cuba's political scene. Some even ask: Could one be the "Cuban Delcy?"

Ukraine drone strike hits Russia's Ust-Luga port, fire under control

The recent attacks have caused severe oil supply disruption for Russia, the world's second-largest oil exporter, and have come just as oil prices exceeded $100 a barrel due to the Iran war

Iran allows 20 oil ships to pass Hormuz as 'sign of respect': Trump

Trump says Iran to allow oil transit via Hormuz; indicates progress in ongoing ceasefire talks

'No problem' with Russian oil tanker bringing relief to Cuba, says Trump

The blockade has had devastating effects on the civilians Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio say they want to help, leaving many desperate

Trump suggests US could seize Iran's Kharg Island amid rising tensions

'Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don't; we have a lot of options,' Trump said while speaking to reporters

WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal over ecommerce duties

The talks at a WTO meeting in Cameroon were seeking ​to bridge differences over extending the e-commerce moratorium, and agree to a plan for broader reform of the organisation

Pakistan to host US-Iran talks amid escalating West Asia conflict

Ishaq Dar made these remarks while addressing the media after holding the quadrilateral consultations with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkiye

Dozens arrested in LA as 'No Kings' protests against Trump sweeps US

Los Angeles police said Sunday that 74 people were arrested for failing to heed a dispersal order that was given after Saturday's rally ended

One killed, several hurt as Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of shelling

Afghan deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said that "mortars and other heavy weaponry" were used Sunday afternoon to strike rural areas and civilian homes

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it will target US, Israeli officials' homes

Ebrahim Zolfaghari said that this decision has been made after the US and Israel have targeted residential homes of Iranians in various cities across Iran

Tabriz Petrochemical facility struck in northern Iran as war escalates

Iranian media reported early Monday that one of the facilities of Tabriz Petrochemical was struck in a northern province of the country

Iran's Khondab heavy water plant damaged after Israeli strikes, says IAEA

The facility, located near Arak in central Iran, has long been a focal point of international concern due to its potential role in nuclear development

Iran parliament speaker warns severe retaliation against US ground invasion

Iran warns of severe retaliation against US ground forces as conflict escalates, with experts cautioning long-term global economic fallout from damaged energy infrastructure

Why the West Asia war may force countries to rely less on natural gas

The United States, as the world's biggest gas exporter, will almost certainly benefit from this upheaval, at least in the short term

Regional powers' huddle in Pakistan to de-escalate West Asia conflict

The two-day quadrilateral summit is Pakistan's attempt to broker peace in West Asia

US sees first combat loss of valuable E-3 aircraft in missile strike

US bombers, including B-52s and B-1Bs, continue to use long-range strike cruise missiles to strike targets in Iran safely

Nepal police arrest former energy minister Khadka in money laundering case

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police took Khadka into custody on Sunday morning, The Himalayan quoted CIB spokesperson Shiva Kumar Shrestha as saying

AIIMS College of Nursing alumna appointed health minister of Nepal

In a statement, AIIMS Delhi said, "This remarkable achievement is a moment of great pride for the institution and the nursing community at large"