Category: INTERNATIONAL

Strait of Hormuz Map: Live Update as US-Iran Attacks Rattle Global Oil Markets

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Strait of Hormuz map showing the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman with oil tanker shipping routes

The Strait of Hormuz map is once again at the center of global attention as fresh military strikes between the United States and Iran threaten one of the world’s most vital oil shipping lanes. Brent crude jumped sharply this week, with Iran claiming the strait is now closed “until further notice,” while US Central Command insists ships are still moving freely through the waterway. The conflicting claims have left shipping companies, insurers, and energy markets on edge, and millions of people worldwide are searching for a Strait of Hormuz map…

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Japan Pet Care Industry Booms as Fur Babies Outnumber Infants

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Pet owner shopping for products in the booming Japan pet care industry store

The Japan pet care industry is expanding at a remarkable pace as the country’s falling birthrate reshapes consumer spending habits. Pets now outnumber children under 15 by more than two million, pushing brands once built around babies to pivot toward cats and dogs. This shift marks one of the clearest signs yet of Japan’s changing family structure. Background Japan has struggled with a shrinking population for decades, and the number of children in the country continues to decline every year. As families grow smaller, many households are choosing pets over…

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Agree to Boost Financial and Energy Cooperation

Amir Muhammad Khan

Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agree to promote cooperation in the financial and energy sectors. Riyadh: (Amir Muhammad Khan) Federal Minister for Finance of Pakistan Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held an important meeting with Saudi Minister for Finance Muhammad Al-Jadaan in Riyadh. On this occasion, Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) of Pakistan Sardar Owais Ahmed Khan Leghari was also present. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the Pakistan-Saudi Bilateral Finance Group meeting. During the meeting, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb thanked the Saudi leadership for Pakistan’s continued support and cooperation to…

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US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Escalate

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Smoke rises following reported US strikes on targets in Iran amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions.

The United States has carried out a new round of strikes on Iran, targeting what Washington says are military capabilities threatening commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, further intensifying tensions in the Gulf. The United States has launched another wave of military strikes against Iran, targeting facilities that U.S. officials say are linked to Tehran’s ability to threaten maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The latest operation comes amid rising tensions over the strategically vital waterway, a key route for global oil shipments. US President Donald Trump declared…

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Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at Age 71 After Sudden Illness

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Senator Lindsey Graham speaking at a Senate hearing in Washington, D.C.

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a senior Republican from South Carolina and one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress, has died at the age of 71. His office confirmed that the veteran lawmaker passed away Saturday evening following what was described as a brief and sudden illness. The news has sent shockwaves through Washington, arriving just hours before Graham was scheduled to appear on a major Sunday news broadcast. Tributes have poured in from across the political spectrum, with President Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and international leaders…

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Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani Dies at 74

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File photo of the late Father Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who passed away at the age of 74

Qatar’s Amiri Diwan announced the passing of the “Father Emir” Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, declaring four days of national mourning to honor the architect of modern Qatar. The former Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, has died at the age of 74, the country’s Amiri Diwan announced on Sunday morning. “With hearts steadfast in faith in God’s decree and destiny, the Amiri Diwan mourns the great loss to the nation of the late His Highness the Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani,” the…

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US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 After Brief Illness

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US Senator Lindsey Graham during a public appearance on Capitol Hill.

Veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress, has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness. Lindsey Graham, the longtime Republican senator from South Carolina and a prominent ally of Donald Trump, has died at the age of 71, his office confirmed. According to a statement posted on X early Sunday, Graham passed away after a “brief and sudden illness.” Longtime Republican Leader Lindsey Graham served for decades in the United States Senate, where he became one of the Republican…

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Gaza Hospitals Face Blackouts as Power Cuts Deepen Humanitarian Crisis

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Medical staff work inside a Gaza hospital during a power outage amid ongoing conflict.

Ongoing electricity shortages and continued Israeli military operations are pushing Gaza’s hospitals to the brink, disrupting medical services and putting patients’ lives at greater risk. Hospitals across Gaza Strip are struggling to provide essential healthcare as worsening power outages and continued Israeli military operations severely disrupt medical services. Medical facilities are increasingly relying on backup generators amid fuel shortages, leaving doctors with limited resources to treat the growing number of casualties arriving each day. Among those affected is 30-year-old Omar Abu Atwa, a driver who was injured while walking home…

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 The Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah, in collaboration with the

Amir Muhammad Khan

The Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah, in collaboration with the **Pakistan Investment Forum**, organized a grand **”Pakistani Mango Festival”**, attracting a large number of Saudi nationals, members of the Pakistani community, and expatriates from various countries. The festival was inaugurated by the Consul General of Pakistan, **Syed Mustafa Rabbani**, together with the Vice Chairman of the **Jeddah Chamber of Commerce**, **Sheikh Imad Al-Aboud**, and several prominent Saudi businessmen. A large gathering of the Pakistani community also attended the event. The exhibition showcased a wide variety of premium-quality Pakistani mangoes…

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Typhoon Bavi Update Today: Live Tracker, Path, and Latest Warnings

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Satellite image showing Typhoon Bavi update today as the storm approaches China and Taiwan coastlines

This Typhoon Bavi update today confirms the storm remains active and dangerous as it moves northwest across the Western Pacific. Officials in China, Taiwan, and Japan have issued fresh warnings, with evacuations already underway in several coastal regions. Authorities describe Bavi as one of the most powerful storms to threaten the region in recent years. Background Typhoon Bavi, known in the Philippines as “Inday,” formed over the Western Pacific and quickly intensified into a super typhoon. It has tracked steadily northwestward, passing near the Ryukyu Islands before turning toward eastern…

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