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Can the US Navy’s technology stop Iran’s mines in the Strait of Hormuz?
WASHINGTON, April 18 — As the United States embarks on clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, it could draw on an arsenal of drones, explosive-laden robots and helicopters to […]
Britain’s military now smallest since Napoleonic era as Iran conflict exposes defence gaps
LONDON, April 18 — The Iran war has left Britain’s armed forces exposed, heaping pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to act on his promises to invest in defence, after […]
In India, El Nino threatens to bring higher food prices, rate hikes, and a tough election for Modi
MUMBAI, April 18 — India’s weather office has forecast a below-average monsoon in 2026, with an El Nino expected to develop and weigh on rainfall in the latter half of […]
Sanctioned Iranian oil tankers break through Strait of Hormuz after US blockade, according to Kpler
PARIS, April 17 — Three Iranian oil tankers carrying a total of five million barrels of crude have become the first such loaded vessels to leave the Gulf through the […]
British PM Starmer ‘furious’ as Mandelson vetting scandal deepens UK row
LONDON, April 17 — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he was “furious” after it emerged his sacked US ambassador Peter Mandelson was appointed despite failing security vetting, as […]
Trump says Iran war could end ‘soon’ as allies discuss Strait of Hormuz reopening
WASHINGTON, April 17 — President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war in Iran could be reached soon, although the timing remained unclear, while US allies were gathering […]
Rohingya sea crossings claim nearly 900 lives in 2025, UN says
GENEVA, April 17 — Last year was the deadliest on record for Rohingya refugees fleeing by sea, with deaths continuing to soar in 2026, the UN said Friday, after hundreds […]
Myanmar cuts Suu Kyi’s sentence under mass amnesty, source says
YANGON, April 17 — Myanmar’s coup-ousted and detained democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi had her sentence reduced Friday as part of a mass amnesty, a source close to her […]
Myanmar junta pardons former president Win Myint after coup convictions
YANGON, April 17 — Myanmar’s former president Win Myint, detained since a 2021 coup, was pardoned today of his convictions during the post-putsch period of military rule, a statement said. […]
Philippine troops kill 10 militants linked to Marawi siege network
MANILA, April 17 — Philippine security forces killed 10 alleged armed Islamist militants today who resisted an attempt to arrest them, police said. The firefight with police and soldiers happened […]