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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum slams anti-migrant raids in US

Mexico City, Aug 8 (UNI) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has come down heavily on the latest anti-migrant raids in the United States, vowing to protect Mexican nationals staying in the US.

"We do not agree with the raids, and we will protect and help our compatriots," the Mexican president said at her daily press conference.
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Israel hopes Rome talks will advance Lebanon withdrawal plan

14 Jul 2026 | 8:42 PM

Jerusalem, Jul 14 (UNI) Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday that ongoing negotiations with Lebanon in Rome could help advance the implementation of an agreement covering two "pilot zones" in southern Lebanon from which Israeli forces may withdraw.

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Iran says more than 200 vessels coordinated Hormuz transit before renewed closure

14 Jul 2026 | 8:41 PM

Tehran, Jul 14 (UNI) Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) said on Tuesday that more than 200 foreign commercial vessels coordinated their movements with Iranian authorities during the three weeks following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington, prior to its closure of the vital waterway post renewed tensions with the US.

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Oman says it is working with all sides to restore navigation through Strait of Hormuz

14 Jul 2026 | 8:38 PM

Muscat, Jul 14 (UNI) Oman on Tuesday said that it remains engaged with all parties in efforts to restore freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, amid growing tensions over control of the strategic waterway.

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US accuses Iran of backing Houthis, violating UN resolutions over Yemen and Gulf attacks

14 Jul 2026 | 7:44 PM

New York, July 14 (UNI) The United States has accused Iran of providing military support to Yemen’s Houthi movement and "violating UN Security Council resolutions," warning that Tehran’s actions are "threatening regional stability and maritime security" in the Gulf and Red Sea.

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14 Jul 2026 | 6:40 PM

Washington, Jul 14 (UNI) US President Donald Trump's proposal to impose a 20 per cent charge on commercial cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz could generate between USD $176 billion and $194 billion in annual revenue if fully implemented, according to an analysis published by the New York Post.

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