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US Centcom says Iran does not control Hormuz after Tehran closes strait over Israeli strikes in Lebanon

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) said that Iran does not exercise control over the Strait of Hormuz, even as tensions remain high in the region after heightened military…

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World June 21, 2026 · 2:27 am

Trump says US will impose tolls on Hormuz if “deal not be completed” with Iran in 60 days

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local) said that Washington could impose tolls on vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz if…

World June 21, 2026 · 2:11 am

Indian Embassy in Nepal, Lumbini Development Trust organise joint yoga session ahead of International Day of Yoga

The event was held near the Eternal Peace Flame and the Maya Devi Temple in the Lumbini Sanskritik area on Saturday, a…

World June 21, 2026 · 1:42 am

MEA slams Pakistan President’s remarks, says has “no locus standi to comment on matters that are internal to India”

Responding to media queries on the remarks made by the Pakistani President, MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday said that India…

World June 20, 2026 · 11:35 pm

Vice President Vance expected to join US-Iran talks in Switzerland; Tehran accuses US, Israel of ceasefire violations

Iran criticised Israel's actions in Lebanon, recognising them as a "relentless and continuous violation of the ceasefire," Fars reported. Calling this the…

World June 20, 2026 · 10:07 pm

France shuts down alleged Chinese ‘secret police stations’ spying on dissidents

According to Phayul, French counterintelligence agencies reportedly uncovered and shut down the facilities, which were allegedly disguised as cultural, community and business…

World June 20, 2026 · 9:42 pm

US-Iran talks to be held tomorrow in Burgenstock, Switzerland: Pakistan Foreign Ministry

According to a press release from the Pakistan Foreign Ministry, the "technical-level talks" will be held in Burgenstock, Switzerland. The talks will…