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US Launches New Strikes on Iran After Reinstating Oil Sanctions Over Strait of Hormuz Attacks

Washington targets more than 80 sites as tensions escalate following attacks on commercial shipping Washington: The United States has launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran after revoking a temporary sanctions waiver that had allowed limited Iranian oil sales, escalating tensions following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. According to…

NATO Chief Backs US Strikes on Iran as Hormuz Escalation Deepens Regional Tensions

Fresh exchanges between Washington and Tehran follow attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz Ankara: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has defended the latest US military strikes on Iran, calling them “absolutely necessary” after renewed hostilities between Washington and Tehran following attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Beyond…

Trump Signals End to Türkiye Sanctions, Weighs F-35 Fighter Jet Sale as NATO Unveils Major Defence Deals

Alliance announces billions in new military agreements while leaders discuss defence spending and Türkiye-US ties Ankara: United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to lift sanctions on Türkiye and said his administration will decide whether to proceed with a potential sale of **Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II> fighter jets to Ankara, marking a possible…

Indonesia Plans to Buy BrahMos Supersonic Missiles as Modi Begins Jakarta Visit

India and Indonesia Expand Defence Cooperation with Proposed BrahMos and Astra Missile Deal Jakarta: India and Indonesia are moving closer to a major defence agreement that would see Indonesia acquire BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles from India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to the Indonesian capital. According to Beyond Time…

Netanyahu Urges US to Block F-35 Jet Deal With Türkiye Over Middle East Power Concerns

Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged the United States not to approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets or related technology to Türkiye, arguing that the move could alter the military balance in the Middle East. According to Beyond Time News, Netanyahu made the remarks during an interview while Washington and Ankara continued…

Reports Say Commercial Ships Hit Near Strait of Hormuz as Regional Tensions Persist

Muscat: Fresh security concerns have emerged in the Gulf after reports claimed that commercial vessels transiting near the Strait of Hormuz were struck by missiles, raising fears over maritime safety along one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. According to Beyond Time News, U.S. officials cited in media reports alleged that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary…

Trump’s July 4 Fireworks Display Briefly Made Washington the World’s Most Polluted Major City

Washington: A massive Independence Day fireworks display promoted by US President Donald Trump’s administration briefly pushed Washington to the top of the global air pollution rankings, with smoke from the celebration causing hazardous air quality across the US capital and surrounding areas. According to Beyond Time News, air quality monitoring data showed that Washington became…

China Says It Successfully Conducted Missile Test Launch in Pacific Ocean Amid Regional Concerns

Beijing:China has announced that its navy successfully carried out a missile test launch in the Pacific Ocean, describing the operation as a routine military training exercise conducted as part of its annual defense drills. The announcement comes amid heightened attention from regional countries, which had earlier indicated that Beijing was preparing to test a nuclear-capable…

Sri Lanka Prison Violence Leaves at Least 25 Dead and Over 100 Injured in Negombo Jail Clashes

A violent outbreak inside Sri Lanka’s Negombo prison has left at least 25 people dead and around 100 others injured, after clashes between rival drug-linked inmate groups escalated into one of the deadliest prison incidents in recent years. The unrest, which began late Sunday evening, quickly spiraled out of control inside the facility located north…

Hamas Dissolves Gaza Governing Body, Paving Way for Technocratic Administration Amid Ceasefire Talks

Gaza: The Palestinian movement Hamas has announced the dissolution of its governing body in the Gaza Strip, marking a major political shift after nearly two decades of administrative control over the territory. According to Beyond Time News, the decision is expected to pave the way for a technocratic committee to assume responsibility for governance as…