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Iran warns of Hormuz closure 'forever' as US pushes UN resolution over Strait control dispute

10 May 2026 | 4:25 PM

Tehran/ Washington, May 10 (UNI) Tensions in the Gulf have intensified after Iranian military officials including IRGC warned that access to the Strait of Hormuz could be restricted or closed indefinitely if pressure on Tehran continues, as the United States is set to move a resolution at the United Nations Security Council against Iran's attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran calls US nuke threat 'Grotesque Absurdity'; Putin backs Tehran

10 May 2026 | 4:25 PM

Tehran, May 10 (UNI) Iran on Sunday sharply rebuked the United States after President Donald Trump allegedly threatened a possible nuclear strike, with Tehran's foreign ministry calling the remarks a contradiction of Washington's stated desire for peace.

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EU, UK energy crisis deepens over Russia-China energy alliance

10 May 2026 | 4:23 PM

Moscow, May 10 (UNI) The energy outlook for the European union and the United Kingdom has further deteriorated amid expected deeper cooperation between Russia and China in the oil and gas sector, according to Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and special presidential envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries.

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Rubio meets Qatar PM Al Thani to discuss Iran crisis and regional stability

10 May 2026 | 2:31 PM

Washington, May 10 (UNI) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Miami on Saturday, as the US awaits an Iranian response to its latest proposal for ending the conflict that began at the end of February, with discussions focusing on the Iran crisis, defense cooperation, and broader efforts to maintain stability across the Middle East.

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Cargo ship in Gulf hit by 'unknown projectile' near Qatar's coast: UK maritime agency

10 May 2026 | 1:34 PM

Doha, May 10 (UNI) A cargo vessel was struck by an "unknown projectile" 23 nautical miles northeast of the Qatari capital Doha, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center.

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Israel built secret military base in Iraq for Iran war: Report

10 May 2026 | 1:17 PM

Jerusalem/Baghdad, May 10 (UNI) Israel has a covert military outpost deep inside Iraq's western desert to support its air war against Iran and carried out airstrikes against Iraqi troops, which came near it to expose the operation, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing US officials and sources familiar with the operation.

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Sri Lanka President congratulates Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, invokes deep historic bonds

10 May 2026 | 1:17 PM

Colombo/ New Delhi, May 10 (UNI) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday congratulated C. Joseph Vijay after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

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Film Institute production and restored Malayalam movie represent Indian cinema in Cannes this year

10 May 2026 | 12:58 PM

Faizal Khan
Cannes, May 10 (UNI) Two years after Indian cinema created history by winning the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, the world's largest filmmaking country has virtually drawn a blank in the official selection for the festival's 2026 edition.

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15 killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon

10 May 2026 | 10:06 AM

Beirut, May 10 (UNI) At least 15 people were killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese official sources.
At least one child was among those killed and several children were among those injured in the strikes on Saturday, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry and the National News Agency.
The Israeli army on Saturday morning ordered residents of southern Lebanese towns to evacuate before conducting airstrikes and demolishing homes.

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Russia-China interaction is most important factor in stabilizing int'l relations: Putin

10 May 2026 | 9:51 AM

Moscow, May 10 (UNI) Interaction between Russia and China is the most important factor in stabilizing international relations, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. .

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US to move UNSC Resolution on Hormuz, warns Iran of controlling global waterway

09 May 2026 | 4:14 PM

Rome, May 9 (UNI) The United States is set to move a resolution at the United Nations Security Council against Iran's attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warning that allowing Tehran to dominate the critical shipping lane would set a "dangerous and illegal" global precedent.

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Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’ when "diplomatic solution is on the table"

09 May 2026 | 3:41 PM

Tehran, May 9 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of engaging in “reckless military adventure” whenever a diplomatic solution is being negotiated or seams possible.

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US, Iran may resume talks next week in Islamabad: Report

09 May 2026 | 3:21 PM

Washington/Tehran, May 9 (UNI) As White House is expecting a response from Iran on a proposed plan to end the conflict, reports have emerged that talks between the United States and Iran could resume as early as next week in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad.

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No evidence Iran was building nukes before war, says Former US counterterrorism chief

09 May 2026 | 3:19 PM

Washington, May 9 (UNI) The United States intelligence community had assessed that Iran was not developing a nuclear weapon before the recent conflict, according to former National Counterterrorism Center (NCC) director Joe Kent.

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Oil slick detected off Iran’s key Kharg island oil terminal

09 May 2026 | 2:18 PM

Washington, May 9 (UNI) Satellite images revealed a large oil slick off the coast of Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export hub, New York Times reported.

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