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Strait of Hormuz sees controlled movement, alternate routes and crypto-linked toll proposals under new maritime order

New measures in the Strait of Hormuz include regulated vessel movement, rerouting strategies and discussions around digital toll payments, reflecting heightened security concerns and evolving maritime controls in a critical global oil transit corridor.

Melania rejects Epstein link as resurfaced photos, email reignite online scrutiny

Islamabad on lockdown: Pakistan fortifies capital for high-stakes US–Iran talks

Marco Rubio to visit India next month after high-level talks in Washington

Islamabad’s Serena Hotel locked down as Pakistan hosts high-stakes US-Iran talks

Pakistan has taken control of Islamabad’s Serena Hotel and tightened security across the capital as it prepares to host crucial negotiations between US and Iranian delegations.

Lebanon emerges as flashpoint as Iran war enters day 41, ceasefire under strain

Even as a temporary US-Iran ceasefire holds on paper, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, regional tensions, and ongoing military activity are threatening to derail fragile peace efforts.

Israel rejects Pakistan as mediator, outlines hardline terms on Iran talks

Envoy Reuven Azar says Tel Aviv aligns with US strategy but questions Islamabad’s credibility; separates Iran negotiations from Gaza and Lebanon conflicts.

US warns of prolonged military presence around Iran until final deal

Trump threatens unprecedented strikes if Tehran fails to honor ceasefire terms as regional tensions escalate.

JD Vance claims Iran sent ‘ChatGPT-written’ proposal, says multiple drafts caused confusion in talks

US Vice President JD Vance has said Iran submitted three versions of a 10-point proposal ahead of ceasefire talks, including one he claimed was likely generated using ChatGPT.