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Update US says examining latest Iran proposal on Hormuz

US says examining latest Iran proposal on Hormuz

  • Tehran insisted on Tuesday that Washington was no longer in a position to ‘dictate’ policy to others
  • US official: President Donald Trump is unhappy with the latest Iranian proposal on resolving the two-month war
By AFP ·

Iran needs ‘credible guarantees’ against attacks before Gulf can be stable: envoy

Iran needs ‘credible guarantees’ against attacks before Gulf can be stable: envoy

  • The ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, addressed a Security Council session initiated by Bahrain, in which dozens of countries condemned Iran for exerting control over the crucial Strait of Hormuz
By AFP ·

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1

United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1

  • The UAE made the announcement on Tuesday via its state-run WAM news agency
  • The UAE said that “this decision reflects the UAE’s long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile.”
By AP ·

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Dhaka sends message of ‘solidarity’ to Riyadh, seeks to expand ties

Dhaka sends message of ‘solidarity’ to Riyadh, seeks to expand ties

  • Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman has invited King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit the country
By Rashid Hassan ·

Children at ‘breaking point’ in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says

Children at ‘breaking point’ in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says

  • The warning, known as a “Child Alert,” is used sparingly by UNICEF and is designed to signal that a situation has reached a critical threshold
  • It is the first time the agency has issued one in 20 years for Darfur
By Reuters ·

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

  • The defendant faced charges including terrorist offenses and membership in a terrorist organization
  • He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison, and has been in custody since August 2024
By AP ·

Iran eases Internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

Iran eases Internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

  • Top security body has approved a ‌temporary scheme for businesses to access the global Internet with fewer restrictions
  • Most Iranians have been unable to access the worldwide web for the last 60 days, with outages inflicting heavy economic damage
By Reuters ·

Iran eases Internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

Iran eases Internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month

  • Top security body has approved a ‌temporary scheme for businesses to access the global Internet with fewer restrictions
  • Most Iranians have been unable to access the worldwide web for the last 60 days, with outages inflicting heavy economic damage
By Reuters ·