India denies discussing release of tankers with Iran for Hormuz passage - Reuters

India denies discussing release of tankers with Iran for Hormuz passage  Reuters

Cuba's entire electrical grid collapses, leaving whole island without power

Cuba's power grid suffers total collapse amid fuel shortages and sanctions, leaving the island nation scrambling to restore electricity to millions.

Why Trump’s China trip delay could open the door for ‘more substantive’ results

Beijing has confirmed it remains in communication with Washington about a landmark visit by US President Donald Trump, who has requested to delay the trip by a month due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Chinese analysts characterised the delay as a strategic opportunity to ensure more substantive results. They also suggested the shift in timing was unlikely to derail the momentum towards stabilising ties between the two global powers. The White House previously announced that the trip – the firs...

By Alyssa Chen,Vanessa Cai

Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as island hit by nationwide blackout

- US President Donald Trump vowed Monday to "take" Cuba as the communist island plunged into darkness under a total power blackout linked to a crippling oil embargo imposed by Washington.

By FRANCE24

Watch: US-China summit delayed: Trump cites War, Hormuz tensions

The move comes as tensions rise over the Strait of Hormuz and global oil supply concerns

Diplomacy, dark mode: How India-bound ships made safe passage via Strait of Hormuz

India is the world’s fourth largest buyer of the LNG and the second largest of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

Delay in Trump’s China visit gives both sides time to hammer out trade deal - The Straits Times

Delay in Trump’s China visit gives both sides time to hammer out trade deal  The Straits Times

Cuba in bid to restore power as Trump threatens takeover

Cuba is trying to restore power after a nationwide blackout that hit the communist-run island just as US President Donald Trump proclaimed he will "take" it over.

Russia says it supports Cuba after Trump says he will ‘take’ Communist republic

Russia said it had unwavering solidarity with Cuba on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he expected to have the honour of “taking Cuba” and that “I can do anything I want” with the Communist-run island republic. Without mentioning Trump by name, Russia’s foreign ministry expressed serious concern about the escalation of tension around […]

Senior US counter-terrorism official resigns to protest Iran war

A senior US counter-terrorism official resigned on Tuesday to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran and said the Islamic Republic posed no imminent threat to the United States. “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran,” Joseph Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Centre, said in his resignation letter to President Donald Trump. Kent — a former member of the Green Beret special forces who served multiple combat tours — said “Iran posed no imminent threat to...

By none@none.com (AFP | Reuters)

Over 200 US troops wounded in Operation Epic Fury as Iran war enters third week

The US military's Central Command said the vast majority of those wounded had suffered minor injuries and 180 troops had already returned to duty. Ten of the injuries are serious, it said.

How Indian Navy Ships Are Escorting Vessels Amid Strait Of Hormuz Closure

Amid the escalating tensions, India's naval warships deploying in the Gulf region under 'Operation Sankalp' are maintaining a constant watch and protecting the India-bound vessels passing through key passages.

Cuba suffers nationwide blackout as fuel supplies dwindle

Under pressure from Washington, the island hasn’t received a major fuel shipment in three months.

Moscow Reaffirms Support for Havana After Trump Says He Will Have ‘Honor’ of ‘Taking Cuba’

A U.S.-imposed oil blockade plunged the island nation into darkness under a total blackout on Monday.

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, blames 'Israel, its powerful American lobby' for conflict

'I ​cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war ⁠in Iran,' says Joseph Kent

By Reuters

TRNC rejects Greek Cypriot air notice in Eastern Mediterranean

Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) authorities said Monday they had invalidated a flight notice issued by the Greek Cypriot administration covering parts of the Eastern Med...

Operation Epic Mistake, By Reuben Abati 

“Bros, looks like President Trump’s Operation Epic Fury in Iran is beginning to look like an Operation Epic Mistake. Three weeks after, Iran is still standing strong, and threatening not to negotiate. The country’s Defence Minister, Abbas Araqchi insists they are ready to keep fighting for as long as it takes. The new Supreme Leader, […] The post Operation Epic Mistake, By Reuben Abati  appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Reuben Abati

Cuba scrambles to restore power as Trump threatens takeover

Cuba scrambled Tuesday to restore power after a nationwide blackout that hit the communist-run island just as US President Donald Trump proclaimed he will "take" it over. The post Cuba scrambles to restore power as Trump threatens takeover appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab