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US pressures Oman to distance itself from Iran amid tensions over Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration is reportedly urging Oman to reduce its engagement with Iran, raising concerns over the future of Muscat's longstanding role as a neutral mediator in the Gulf region.

30 Indian truck drivers held in US immigration crackdown, face deportation

Israel-Lebanon conflict explained: Why are Israeli troops advancing into Lebanon again?

Nepal PM draws fire after saying Nepal has ‘encroached’ Indian territory too

WHO chief urges countries to reconsider travel bans as DR Congo battles Ebola outbreak

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called on countries to reconsider travel bans and border closures as the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda continues to spread.

After Vietnam, Indonesia set to buy India’s BrahMos missile system

Indonesia is expected to become the second Southeast Asian country after Vietnam to procure the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile, marking another boost for India’s defence exports and strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific region.

Trump wants changes to proposed Iran deal. What are the sticking points?

As Washington and Tehran move closer to a possible agreement after months of conflict, disagreements over Iran’s nuclear material and the strategic Strait of Hormuz continue to complicate negotiations.

Trump puts Iran deal on hold after White House talks

Ceasefire extension proposal remains uncertain as Washington and Tehran stay divided over nuclear demands and the Strait of Hormuz.

Satellite images reveal major Chinese military buildup near nuclear missile silos

New satellite imagery shows more than 80 launch pads, fortified bunkers and octagon-shaped military installations near China’s nuclear missile silo fields, raising concerns over Beijing’s expanding nuclear deterrence infrastructure.

US softens stance on green card applicants after ‘return home’ directive, DHS issues clarification

The US Department of Homeland Security has clarified that not all green card applicants will be required to leave the country, with immigration officers retaining discretion to decide cases based on individual circumstances and national interest considerations.