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US Gen Caine slams Iran over Strait of Hormuz; says IRGC holding global economy hostage

United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine on Tuesday attacked Iran in a sharply worded statement and said that global supply chains are being weaponized as the…

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World May 5, 2026 · 7:43 pm

Hegseth unveils “Project Freedom”: US establishes “red, white, and blue dome” over Strait of Hormuz

The US has established what Hegseth called a "powerful red, white, and blue dome" over the Strait, utilising destroyers, hundreds of fighter…

World May 5, 2026 · 7:10 pm

Swiss Air doubles down: Zurich-Delhi route goes twice-daily

SWISS Airlines said in a statement, "As in April and May, SWISS is continuing to increase its flight offering between Switzerland and…

World May 5, 2026 · 6:45 pm

Pakistan’s press freedom crisis deepens amid rising censorship and legal intimidation

According to Dawn, in a joint statement, key industry groups highlighted how journalists are increasingly subjected to intimidation, arrests, and violence, while…

World May 5, 2026 · 6:40 pm

MoS Pabitra Margherita set for multi-nation tour of Central America and Caribbean

Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, will embark on an official visit to the Republic of Costa Rica,…

World May 5, 2026 · 6:23 pm

Digital, power, and public health: India and Jamaica sign 3 MoUs during historic visit of EAM Jaishankar to fast-track bilateral cooperation

The discussions culminated in the signing of three key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at future-proofing the partnership: health cooperation by enhancing…

World May 5, 2026 · 5:28 pm

Democratic space shrinks as rights crisis deepens in Pakistan: HRCP report

Pakistan's human rights situation saw a significant decline in 2025, marked by reduced civic freedoms, increased strain on judicial independence, and a…