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“We may put it back”: Trump suggests imposing naval blockade back on Iran

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested that Washington could reimpose its naval blockade on Iran, following a series of attacks on commercial vessels by Tehran near the Strait of Hormuz.

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Landslide in Rohingya camp kills three children as floods worsen in southern Bangladesh

Severe monsoon rains continued to batter southern Bangladesh on Wednesday, triggering a landslide at a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar that…

World July 8, 2026 · 6:31 pm

China expands global influence through non-military pressure, democracies urged to build stronger resilience

Democracies need to broaden their approach to deterrence by strengthening resilience across political, economic, technological and social sectors rather than relying solely…

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Renewing, reimagining links with ASEAN: Former envoy hails PM Modi’s Indonesia visit

Former Envoy Vidya Bhushan Soni on Wednesday lauded the outcomes from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-day state visit to Indonesia, highlighting how…

World July 8, 2026 · 6:05 pm

“Absolutely necessary”: NATO Chief backs US strikes on Iran

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday defended the recent US military strikes on Iran, calling them "absolutely necessary" after Tehran allegedly…

World July 8, 2026 · 5:52 pm

Spain downplays Trump’s “wasted cause” remark, says relations “excellent” despite trade halt order

Following US President Donald Trump's sharp criticism and his directive to halt trade with the country, Spain on Wednesday played down the…