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US has ‘total control’ over Strait of Hormuz: Trump

‘I think we will keep it’ Washington US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that American forces will likely maintain…

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How Iran’s conflict with the US left trail of death, destruction, competing claims

LONDON Iran has tied the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to a sweeping list of political and financial concessions…

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South Korea, US to begin exercises next week to bolster readiness against North’s threats

SEOUL: South Korean and US troops will begin their annual exercises next week to beef up readiness against North Korean…

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Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed hits back at Trump after social media post

DUBAI: Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has hit back at US President Donald Trump after Trump posted a social media…

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Greece battles new fire near Athens driven by winds

ATHENS: A new wildfire broke out in Greece Monday morning southeast of the capital Athens, fanned by strong winds of…

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Indonesian president nominates acting head to lead central bank

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s president has nominated acting central bank governor Destry Damayanti as the sole candidate to take over the job…

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US not disengaging from Asia: Pentagon official

Washington The United States is not disengaging from Asia and is instead “digging in” to maintain ​a favourable balance of…

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US to continue applying pressure, says Vance

WASHINGTON Vice President J.D. Vance has declared that the United States will continue “applying pressure” on Iran after renewed attacks…

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Tehran says won’t reopen Hormuz until US accepts conditions

TEHRAN Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday said they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States accepts…

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Flight cancellations, evacuations in China

BEIJING China’s densely populated eastern coast was preparing Sunday for the arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, which has triggered more than…

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