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According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), Israeli forces have killed more than 220 journalists since the outbreak of the conflict, with at least 70 of them losing their lives while carrying out journalistic work.

Trump warned that if negotiations fail within the 60-day period, the United States could impose its own tolls on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that Washington deserves compensation for its past, present and future security role in the Middle East.

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India's response followed a statement by the Pakistani President in which he raised "deep concern" over alleged threats to historic Muslim religious sites in the country.

Iran’s Tasnim News Agency argued the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed until the US releases $12 billion in assets, lifts oil sanctions, and Israel completely withdraws from Lebanon.

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra receives the Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025 award at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards. Parul Chaudhary wins top female honour, while P T Usha receives the Lifetime Achievement Award

The NTA deployed 1.38 lakh CCTV cameras, 51,000 jammers, AI surveillance, and doubled biometric verification for the secure conduct of the NEET-UG re-examination following paper leak allegations.

The final episode of My Royal Nemesis finally aired on the streaming platform Netflix. Will Shin Seo Ri meet her end in the Joseon era, or will she return back to the modern world and have a happily ever after with Cha Se Gye? Read to know more.

US Central Command said Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz and US forces are monitoring the situation to ensure the continuation of navigation. Fifty-five commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz with more than 17 million barrels of oil to global markets.

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Iran's central military command announced on Saturday that it had once again closed the vital Strait of Hormuz over Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon, describing them as a breach of Tehran's agreement with the US. "It is hereby announced that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to vessel traffic; It is noted that this first step is a response to the enemy's breach of promise, and if the aggression continues, further steps will be planned and taken to force the enemy to comply with its obligations," said the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters in a statement carried by state TV.

The Russia Ukraine war is shifting as Ukraine’s deep drone strikes and Russia’s continued bombardments reshape the battlefield. Britain is testing long-range missiles that could strengthen Ukraine’s strike capability, while Germany explores new missile options to build its own defence capacity.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sharply rejected Donald Trump’s claims, stating her popularity does not rely on him and asserting Italy’s sovereignty regarding treaties governing American military bases.

A significant diplomatic rift has erupted between Rome and Washington. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has abruptly canceled his scheduled visit to the United States following comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump in an interview with Italian broadcaster La7. In the interview, Trump claimed that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had "begged" him for a photograph during the recent G7 summit, asserting that he only obliged because he "felt sorry" for her. Prime Minister Meloni has vehemently rejected the claim, labeling it "completely fabricated" and stating, "Italy and I do not beg."

Samantha Ruth Prabhu's latest appearance of her recently released film Maa Inti Bangaaram's success party has sparked pregnancy rumours. Read to know more.

India delivered strong performances at the 26th Asian Senior Fencing Championships in New Delhi as Bhavani Devi, Joseph Bennet and rising stars advanced deep into the competition ahead of the crucial team knockout rounds

A Spanish court ordered Begoña Gómez, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, to stand trial for corruption and barred her from leaving Spain, escalating political pressure on the coalition government.