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Trump asks 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has "demanded" that about seven countries heavily reliant on Middle East oil join a coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz. About one-fifth the world's traded oil flows through the waterway. Trump spoke while answering reporters' questions as he flew back to Washington from Florida aboard Air Force One. The president declined to name the countries he the administration is negotiating with for protection for the strait. "I'm demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory, because it is their own territory," Trump said about the strait, claiming the vital shipping channel is not something the United States needs because of its own access to oil. U.S. President Donald Trump's appeal to China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open and safe" brought no commitments on Sunday as oil prices soar during the Iran war. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told
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Trump leaves allies, adversaries guessing on endgame for Iran war
Trump administration is planning to announce as soon as this week that multiple countries have agreed to form a coalition to escort ships through the corridor
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Trump leaves allies, adversaries guessing on endgame for Iran war
Trump administration is planning to announce as soon as this week that multiple countries have agreed to form a coalition to escort ships through the corridor
Aluminium nears $3,500 a tonne as major smelter slashes output in West Asia
The West Asia accounts for some 9 per cent of the world's aluminum output, and Alba's cuts add to other reductions that have stoked supply fears
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China economy shows surprise rebound before West Asia war disruptions
Industrial production climbed 6.3% in the January-February period from a year ago, its fastest growth since September and up from 5.2% in December
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Trump warns Nato of 'very bad' future if allies don't help reopen Hormuz
About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of water between Iran and Oman
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Trump warns Nato of 'very bad' future if allies don't help reopen Hormuz
About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of water between Iran and Oman
India walks diplomatic tightrope between Iran and US as war bites economy
India's Brics presidency faces an early challenge as Iran seeks condemnation of US-Israel strikes, while fellow members Saudi Arabia and the UAE, targets of Iranian attacks, complicate consensus
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India walks diplomatic tightrope between Iran and US as war bites economy
India's Brics presidency faces an early challenge as Iran seeks condemnation of US-Israel strikes, while fellow members Saudi Arabia and the UAE, targets of Iranian attacks, complicate consensus
Trump faces stark choices as West Asia conflict enters third week
As the conflict with Iran expands and intensifies, President Trump's options - to fight on, or to move toward declaring victory and pulling back - both carry deeply problematic consequences
Trump faces stark choices as West Asia conflict enters third week
As the conflict with Iran expands and intensifies, President Trump's options - to fight on, or to move toward declaring victory and pulling back - both carry deeply problematic consequences
Trump applauds FCC chief's warning to TV networks over Iran war coverage
US Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr has warned American news television networks of revocation of broadcast licenses over their coverage of the Iran war, remarks that drew sharp political backlash. After US President Donald Trump lashed out at the media coverage of the Iran war, Carr asked news broadcasters to "correct course" and "operate in public interest", failing which they risk losing their licenses. "Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions - also known as the fake news - have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up. The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not," Carr said in a post on X on Saturday. The FCC chair's remarks drew sharp criticism from Democrats who cited the First Amendment that guarantees free speech and freedom of the press. "If Trump doesn't like your coverage of the war, his FCC will pull your broadcast license. That
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Trump applauds FCC chief's warning to TV networks over Iran war coverage
US Federal Communications Commission chairman Brendan Carr has warned American news television networks of revocation of broadcast licenses over their coverage of the Iran war, remarks that drew sharp political backlash. After US President Donald Trump lashed out at the media coverage of the Iran war, Carr asked news broadcasters to "correct course" and "operate in public interest", failing which they risk losing their licenses. "Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions - also known as the fake news - have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up. The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if they do not," Carr said in a post on X on Saturday. The FCC chair's remarks drew sharp criticism from Democrats who cited the First Amendment that guarantees free speech and freedom of the press. "If Trump doesn't like your coverage of the war, his FCC will pull your broadcast license. That
Germany rules out joining Strait of Hormuz security mission for now
Germany on Sunday indicated that it won't participate in the Strait of Hormuz mission now. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on ARD television, "Will we soon be an active part of this conflict? No." Wadephul said "we will only get security for the Strait of Hormuz if there is a negotiated solution." He said he is sceptical about expanding the European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea, called Operation Aspides, to the Strait of Hormuz because it hasn't been effective in its current area. Wadephul added: "It is completely clear that Europe always gives constructive support when it comes to securing sea routes, but I see neither an immediate necessity nor above all Germany participating." Iraqi agency: Rockets hit Baghdad airport, surroundings injuring 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Iraq's Security Media Cell, affiliated with the country's security forces, said Sunday that Baghdad International Airport and its surroundings were
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Germany rules out joining Strait of Hormuz security mission for now
Germany on Sunday indicated that it won't participate in the Strait of Hormuz mission now. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on ARD television, "Will we soon be an active part of this conflict? No." Wadephul said "we will only get security for the Strait of Hormuz if there is a negotiated solution." He said he is sceptical about expanding the European Union's naval mission in the Red Sea, called Operation Aspides, to the Strait of Hormuz because it hasn't been effective in its current area. Wadephul added: "It is completely clear that Europe always gives constructive support when it comes to securing sea routes, but I see neither an immediate necessity nor above all Germany participating." Iraqi agency: Rockets hit Baghdad airport, surroundings injuring 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Iraq's Security Media Cell, affiliated with the country's security forces, said Sunday that Baghdad International Airport and its surroundings were
Iran's military heavily damaged, would take a decade to rebuild: Trump
Trump also accused Iran of spreading AI-generated disinformation about the ongoing conflict and criticised media organisations for reporting false information
Iran's military heavily damaged, would take a decade to rebuild: Trump
Trump also accused Iran of spreading AI-generated disinformation about the ongoing conflict and criticised media organisations for reporting false information
Nuclear material buried under rubble after US strikes: Iranian FM Araghchi
Araghchi also said Iran had previously been willing to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched material during negotiations with the United States before the latest escalation
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Nuclear material buried under rubble after US strikes: Iranian FM Araghchi
Araghchi also said Iran had previously been willing to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched material during negotiations with the United States before the latest escalation
Air India, AI Express to operate 48 flights to and from West Asia today
These flights are being operated with the requisite permissions from the relevant Indian and local regulatory authorities
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