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The Strait of Hormuz has again become the focal point of the conflict between the United States and Iran after renewed military action disrupted commercial shipping. With around one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passing through the narrow waterway, any prolonged closure has the potential to affect economies far beyond the Middle East. Strait Of Hormuz Crisis Deepens As Shipping Route Closes Again · Renewed US-Iran…

Support for Ukraine remains strong across much of NATO, but fresh comments from Slovakia's president suggest the alliance is not as united as official summit statements may imply. The debate highlights growing differences over how long military support should continue and whether diplomacy should play a greater role. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT. Original article HERE: https://www.rt.com/news/642933-ukraine-nato-slovakia-pellegrini/ · …

The night sky is once again lit up by explosions over the Middle East - as Iran and the US exchange another round of strikes, with no sign of either side backing down. Iran strikes two UEA flagged tankers in the Strait of Hormuz - killing one Indian citizen and wounding eight others. · Tehran blames Washington for endangering lives with its naval blockade. The Houthis strike a Saudi Arabian airfield - in response to a recent attack by the…

The Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait carry a significant share of the world's oil and global trade. Now, analysts are warning that escalating conflict in the Middle East could place both waterways at risk. · In this Independent News Roundup, we examine Christopher Helali's warning, the growing regional tensions, and what the closure of these strategic chokepoints could mean for the global economy and for New Zealand. · This is…

Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has announced a major government reshuffle as Kyiv faces mounting military, economic and political challenges. The changes come after a year in office for the current cabinet and amid continuing reports of corruption investigations involving senior officials. INR Report: Based on reporting by RT. Original article HERE. · Cabinet changes begin · Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky has confirmed that a…

We start this hour with breaking news. US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71. A lifelong war-hawk, the lawmaker until his final days pushed for escalating US involvement in Ukraine and Iran, and championed projecting American military might and applying the heavy hand of sanctions. · The night skies over the Middle East are burning again. That's as the US launches a third round of strikes on Iran in just a week, with Trump saying…

Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen has reportedly been prevented from transiting through London's Heathrow Airport following her conviction under Finland's hate speech laws. The case has reignited debate over religious freedom, free expression and the reach of hate speech legislation across Europe. INR Report: Based on reporting by Frank Bergman for Slay News. Original article HERE. · Transit reportedly refused · Finnish Member of…

The death of veteran Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has triggered tributes from across the United States while creating an immediate vacancy in the Senate. Graham had been one of Washington's most influential voices on foreign policy and a key ally of President Donald Trump during his second term. INR Report: Based on reporting by David Hawkins for Slay News. Original article HERE · Sudden announcement · Republican Senator Lindsey Graham…

Russia’s security service prevents a major planned terror attack on a military airfield in southern Russia, after a man recruited by Kiev turned himself in voluntarily. · Rioters are forced to apologize on camera in the Western Ukrainian city of Lvov, after forced conscription raids set the city ablaze. All while Zelensky cries foul over chaos in the very heartland of right-wing nationalism. · The late Iranian supreme leader has been buried…

Breaking news. Iran confirms it launched retaliatory strikes on US military bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. That's after the ex head of US Central Command said his country has long needed to relocate its bases which are too close to the Islamic Republic. · That's as the US launches another series of strikes on the Iranian province of Bushehr. Local officials say projectiles struck the perimeter of its nuclear facility. · A major…