Macron says France never planned warship deployment in Strait of Hormuz

Macron says France never planned warship deployment in Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron has clarified that France never intended to send warships into the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing instead a coordinated international security effort aimed at protecting maritime traffic and easing regional tensions with Iran. Speaking during a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya, Macron stressed that France remains committed to preventing any blockade in […]

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Kuwait reports drone attack at dawn amid fragile regional ceasefire

Kuwait reports drone attack at dawn amid fragile regional ceasefire

Kuwait’s military announced that the country came under a drone-related security threat early this morning, raising fresh concerns over stability in the Middle East despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire in the region. According to the Kuwaiti armed forces, several hostile drones were detected entering the nation’s airspace at dawn. Military officials confirmed that the situation […]

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Sri Lanka announces electricity tariff hike as Middle East conflict drives energy costs higher

Sri Lanka announces electricity tariff hike as Middle East conflict drives energy costs higher

Sri Lanka is set to increase electricity tariffs by as much as 18 percent starting Monday, as the country struggles with rising energy production costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the Public Utilities Commission, the increase will mainly affect high-volume electricity users consuming more than 180 kilowatt hours per […]

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Mexico’s Early School Closure Sparks National Debate Ahead of Heatwave and 2026 World Cup

Mexico’s Early School Closure Sparks National Debate Ahead of Heatwave and 2026 World Cup

Mexico’s decision to end the school year more than a month earlier than planned has ignited widespread public criticism, as authorities cite rising temperatures and preparations for the upcoming FIFA World Cup as key reasons behind the controversial move. Education Secretary Mario Delgado announced that the academic year would officially conclude on June 5, nearly […]

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US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Tanker Strikes Threaten Fragile Ceasefire and Global Oil Stability

US-Iran Tensions Escalate as Tanker Strikes Threaten Fragile Ceasefire and Global Oil Stability

Fresh tensions in the Middle East have once again shaken global stability after US military strikes on Iranian-flagged tankers triggered retaliatory responses from Tehran, putting a fragile ceasefire at risk and raising fears of a wider regional conflict. The latest developments unfolded as US President Donald Trump confirmed that Washington was still waiting for Iran’s […]

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