[POLA] Confusion in Strait of Hormuz amid reports Iran has reclosed the waterway
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority has announced that ships that submit “compliant transit requests” would be allowed to transit the Strait.
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority has announced that ships that submit “compliant transit requests” would be allowed to transit the Strait.
Lebanon reported 18 deaths on 19 June after Israeli airstrikes hit several locations in the country’s south and east, raising fresh concerns about the durability of a regional peace initiative announced earlier this week.
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Israel’s military said the soldiers were killed “in combat” when their tank was hit during an operation near Kfar Tebnit.
Thousands of jubilant Mexico supporters celebrated across the country on 18 June after their team became the first nation to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea.
US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an initial agreement aimed at bringing the Iran war to a close on Wednesday.
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A timelapse shows vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran signed an agreement ending their conflict and reopening one of the world’s most important shipping routes.
Hegseth slammed Europe for prioritising what he called liberal ideals over practical defence needs as he lambasted the alliance’s defence chiefs in a rare appearance at the NATO HQ in Brussels.
New York erupted in jubilant scenes on Saturday when the Knicks broke a 53-year drought to defeat the San Antonio Spurs away in Texas.