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Hiroshima Marks 81st Anniversary of Atomic Bombing as Mayor Condemns Reliance on Nuclear Deterrence
TOKYO — Hiroshima commemorated the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing on Thursday, with its mayor issuing a stark warning against the growing global acceptance of nuclear…
Iran Signals Imminent Deal with Oman on New Hormuz Maritime Corridor
Tehran, August 3, 2026 – Iran’s foreign ministry announced on Sunday that it is on the verge of finalizing a landmark agreement with Oman to establish a new maritime route through…
India Renews Push for US Sanctions Waiver to Secure Strategic Chabahar Port Operations
NEW DELHI / WASHINGTON – India has launched a fresh diplomatic offensive to secure renewed US sanctions exemptions for its operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port, a project New Delhi…
Deadly Election Clashes in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Leave Over 30 Dead as Political and Security Crises Intensify
Regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have descended into deadly violence, with more than 30 people reportedly killed in clashes between protesters and security…
Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Sign 22 Trade Agreements Worth More Than $200 Million
Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have signed 22 trade memorandums of understanding (MoUs) valued at over $200 million during the Afghan-Uzbek Business Forum in Kabul, signaling a renewed…
Heavy Rains Wreak Havoc Across Multiple Indian States, Death Toll Rises to 26 in Assam Alone
At least 26 people have lost their lives in India's northeastern state of Assam this week as relentless monsoon rains triggered widespread flooding and landslides, authorities…
Saudi Aramco Helicopter Crash Claims 14 Lives
At least 14 people were killed on Sunday when a helicopter operated by Saudi state oil giant Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, a strategic industrial city on Saudi Arabia's eastern…
U.N. Hopes Strait of Hormuz Returns to Pre-Conflict Status, Spokesperson Says
The United Nations has called for the sustained reopening of the Strait of Hormuz under the principle of freedom of navigation, urging all parties to uphold their commitments and…
Indian Business Delegation Plans Afghanistan Visit to Explore Investment Opportunities
A 20-member Indian business delegation is expected to visit Afghanistan in the coming weeks to assess investment opportunities and explore avenues for expanding bilateral…
Deadly Unrest in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir: 24 Killed, 97 Wounded as Protests Intensify
At least 24 people have lost their lives, 97 others have been injured, and more than 515 individuals have been detained amid escalating protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir,…