Iran demonstrates growing strength as US pressure backfires, political costs mount in Washington, and global markets shift in response to Tehran’s actions.
Category: 2. World
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April 29: Iran defies US blockade as national unity surges while crisis deepens in Washington
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Persian Gulf Day: How a 400-year-old event underpins Iran’s sovereign control over Strait of Hormuz
Persian Gulf Day, marked on April 30, commemorates the 1622 defeat of Portugal, highlighting Iran’s unchallenged sovereignty and strategic control over Strait of Hormuz, and enduring lessons on diplomacy and resistance.
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April 30: Iran declares 'new chapter' in managing Strait of Hormuz as US pressure wanes
Iran has moved to redefine the balance of power, with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution declaring the start of a “new chapter” in the management of the Strait of Hormuz even as US pressure wanes.
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May 1: Iran's resilience pays off with major strategic gains as US pressure tactics fail
Iran has entered a new phase of strategic confidence, while the Trump administration struggles to contain its military, diplomatic, and political failures at home and abroad in the wake of the recent war.
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Chinese firm Hag Geng Trade shuts down operations in Pakistani free zone
Chinese Hag Geng Trade has permanently closed its operations in the Pakistani free zone Gwadar.
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Spirit Airlines shuts down, cancels all flights over fuel crisis
Low-cost US carrier Spirit Airlines starts “wind-down” and cancels all flights over fuel crisis and collapse of rescue talks.
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European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on
Two European summits are being held in a country long considered Russia’s closest ally in the region.
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Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels
Amsterdam has become the world’s first capital city to ban public advertisements for both meat and fossil fuel products. Since 1 May, adverts for burgers, petrol cars and airlines have been stripped from billboards, tram shelters, and metro stations.
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Somaliland ready to expand ties with Israel to counter Yemen: Report
An official in Somaliland reportedly expresses the readiness of the breakaway region in northern Somalia to expand its ties with Israel if Yemen closes the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.
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'Not in my name': Pro-Palestinian rally held in Sydney against Israeli president's visit
Protesters gather in central Sydney to denounce the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
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