Tehran Issues Regional Maritime Warning Following US Announcement of Total Port Blockade

The Iranian government has issued a stern condemnation of United States plans to enforce a blockade on its maritime gateways, asserting that the stability of the entire Persian Gulf region will be at risk if its own security is compromised.This response follows an announcement from the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) indicating that, under the direction of President Donald Trump, a

April 13, 2026
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Post-Failed Iran-US Dialogue, Pakistan Aims To Restore Talks Framework

Pakistan is currently working tirelessly to mend the diplomatic rift between the United States and Iran following a marathon 21-hour negotiation session in Islamabad that concluded without a formal agreement.Despite the lack of an immediate breakthrough in this historic direct engagement, Pakistani officials have urged both Washington and Tehran to maintain a constructive outlook.Islamabad

April 13, 2026
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India Seeks Russian Partnership For Bharatiya Antariksh Station

India’s space ambitions took a significant step forward at the Russian Space Forum, part of the inaugural Russian Space Week commemorating the 65th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin’s historic flight in 1961.Speaking at the event, Asir Packiaraj, Director of the ISRO Propulsion Complex, emphasised India’s interest in collaborating with Russia on the Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS).He highlighted the

April 13, 2026
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Blaze Halts Critical Su-57 Assembly Line, Slowing Russia’s Stealth Fighter Goals

A devastating industrial fire at the Yuri Gagarin Aircraft Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur has triggered urgent international concerns regarding the long-term viability of Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter program.The blaze, which erupted on 11 April 2026, severely impacted Shop No. 46, a facility of paramount importance for the manufacturing of polymer composite components. These materials

April 13, 2026
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China Challenges F‑35 Grip: China Targets Middle East With F-35 Competitor

China has intensified its efforts to market the J-35 stealth fighter to Middle Eastern military buyers as it seeks to challenge the long-standing dominance of American and Russian aerospace manufacturers in the region.During recent international defence exhibitions, including the Dubai Airs Show and events in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, Chinese officials have showcased detailed models of the

April 13, 2026
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Trump Pivots To Economic Warfare With 50% China Tariff Threat If It Arms Iran

United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Beijing, threatening to impose a "staggering" 50% tariff on Chinese goods if the nation is found to be providing military aid to Iran. This development comes amid an intensifying Middle East conflict that has already lasted six weeks. Speaking on the program Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, the President confirmed

April 13, 2026
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Pakistan Tankers Turn Back Before Entering Persian Gulf Entry Amid Iran’s Strait Restrictions

Two Pakistan-flagged tankers, SHALAMAR and KHAIRPUR, which had been charting a course towards Iran’s so-called “safe route” in the Strait of Hormuz, have abruptly reversed direction.Their manoeuvre suggests a deliberate decision to abort entry into the Persian Gulf at the very last moment, raising questions about the pressures and risks currently shaping maritime navigation in this contested

April 13, 2026
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