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April 14, 2026 12:42 PM

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Iran condemns US naval blockade of its ports as violation of sovereignty

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned the United States over its reported naval blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a serious violation of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.   In a formal letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and t...

April 14, 2026 9:42 AM

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North Korea leader Kim Jong Un oversees missile tests from new warship

Leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un oversees new missile tests from a recently built warship and said he will continue expanding his country’s nuclear weapons.   According to North Korea’s state media, the tests included cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles launched from his vessel called Choe Hyon....

April 14, 2026 9:14 AM

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Iranian Ambassador thanks India for support in difficult times

Iranian Ambassador to India, Dr Mohammad Fathali has thanked the Government and People of India for being reliable and compassionate partners in times of hardship. Talking to reporters in New Delhi, Dr Fathali also thanked the government for facilitating all the necessary arrangements in the difficu...

April 14, 2026 7:18 AM

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US Navy enforces maritime blockade of Iranian ports after talks collapse

The United States Navy has begun enforcing a full maritime blockade of Iranian ports, escalating tensions in West Asia after weekend peace talks in Pakistan collapsed without agreement. The operation took effect at 7:30 last evening, with U.S. Central Command stating that the restrictions apply to v...

April 13, 2026 9:49 PM

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US Navy begins blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas 

The US Navy has begun its blockade of all Iranian ports and coastal areas, including the Strait of Hormuz. The US military blocked vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports from this evening, though it insisted ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz to other destinations will not be impeded. Iran's ...

April 13, 2026 8:36 PM

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Human Rights organisation reports disappearance of six civilians in Balochistan

A leading human rights organisation today said that six civilians have been forcibly disappeared in Balochistan by Pakistani forces. These latest incidents come against the backdrop of a growing wave of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings across the province.    Expressing grave conce...