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Iran rejected claims it has been weakened, vowing "more crushing" attacks against the United States and Israel, while President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Israel of fabricating threats. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as scores of countries seek to find ways to open the Strait of Hormuz.
UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes use of force
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on a Bahrain-backed resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, however, China has signalled opposition to any authorisation of force, raising the risk of diplomatic deadlock. Oil prices have surged amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, while divisions among major powers threaten to delay coordinated action to reopen one of the world’s most critical energy routes.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz, as international efforts to de-escalate tensions continue. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Russian state television channel Vesti, that the strait was open for Russia. However, with shipments of roughly one-fifth of global oil disrupted and prices rising sharply, the crisis is increasingly becoming a focal point of geopolitical coordination and economic risk.
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts carried out a key manoeuvre to exit Earth’s orbit and head towards the Moon, describing a “beautiful view” of the planet from space. The historic mission, now relying on orbital mechanics for its trajectory, marks a critical step for future lunar landings, while onboard tests and minor technical issues highlight the complexities of long-duration human spaceflight.
Fuel prices in Pakistan have surged sharply, with diesel up nearly 55% and petrol more than 40%, forcing many households to prioritise transport costs over basic food needs. The increases come as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts energy supplies, while rising global oil prices and fiscal constraints limit the government’s ability to shield citizens from the economic impact.
One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a new attack Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi ...
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The explosion at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Saturday afternoon killed at least 12 people and injured a further 309, according to Saudi Arabia’s Civil Aviation Authority. The airport remains closed until further notice.
One person was killed and nearly a dozen hurt in a new attack Riyadh's international airport on Sunday, Saudi authorities reported, a day after a strike claimed by Yemen's Houthis that killed 13 people and wounded more than 300.
Yemen's Houthis renewed warning to airlines, airport workers, and travellers against using Saudi airports, saying the warning should be taken seriously and that the kingdom “bore responsibility for failed interceptions”, a day after an attack on Riyadh's international airport that killed 12 people.
The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
Ukraine is ready to stop attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow also halts strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.
The Kremlin on Monday rejected a 60-day ceasefire idea proposed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to allow his country to hold presidential elections, saying it wanted an overall peace deal instead.
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The Houthi movement has escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting the airport in Riyadh and other cities, killing more than a dozen people.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday that Ukraine is ready to respect the energy ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, but only if Russia does the same, saying Moscow has already violated the agreement.
China has announced sanctions against Belize’s foreign minister and Paraguay’s communications minister over their countries’ diplomatic ties with Taiwan. The move comes as Beijing continues to pressure the few remaining nations that maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taipei.
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