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Malaysia Could Join F1 Calendar This Year If Conflict Goes On
Kuala lumpur: Malaysia could return to the Formula One calendar at short notice this year if the Iran conflict causes more problems, specialist website the-race.com reported. In mid-March, Formula One postponed April races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia …
Saudi Ally Pakistan Issues Warning After Houthi Attacks On Tankers In Red Sea
Islamabad: Saudi-flagged vessels in the Red Sea have come under attack from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, prompting a strong condemnation from Pakistan. The country has warned that any aggressive actions towards Pakistan-flagged vessels or its maritime i…
UK Withdraws Diplomatic Staff From Iran Amid Escalating US Airstrikes
London: The United Kingdom has withdrawn its remaining diplomatic staff from Iran as tensions with the United States continued to rise, marked by a 12th consecutive night of airstrikes, PA Media/dpa reported. This decision was announced on the Foreign…
Yemen Houthis Launch Strikes on Saudi Oil Tankers
Sana’a: Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed responsibility for a military operation that targeted two Saudi oil tankers using ballistic and cruise missiles as well as drones. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree stated that the operation was directed at…
United States Proposes Tariffs on Economies Failing to Enforce Forced Labor Import Bans
Washington: The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has initiated actions under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 against 60 economies for failing to effectively enforce prohibitions on the importation of goods produced with forced labor. The…
Gulf States and Jordan Condemn Ongoing Iranian Attacks, Assert Self-Defence Rights
Manama: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and Jordan have condemned Iran’s continued attacks on their territories, reaffirming their right to self-defence and calling on the UN Security Council to take urgent action.
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Rubio Criticizes Iran and Urges Houthis to Avoid Escalation
Manila: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Thursday that Iran is “paying the price” for repeatedly failing to honor agreements with Washington. Speaking to reporters in the Philippines during the ASEAN meeting, Rubio emphasized that Iran’s le…