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US Officials, Senator Lindsey Graham Distrusts Pakistan’s Mediation, Trump Rejects Iran’s Proposal As Ceasefire Falters

US officials have expressed deep distrust of Pakistan’s mediation role in the West Asia conflict, accusing Islamabad of playing a dangerous double game by shielding Iranian military aircraft while presenting itself as a neutral intermediary. President Trump has dismissed Iran’s latest peace proposal as “garbage,” warning that the ceasefire is now on “life support.”Pakistan’s attempt to position

May 12, 2026
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Iran Formalises Hormuz Toll Regime As PGSA Tightens Control Over Global Oil Lifeline

Iran has now institutionalised its control over the Strait of Hormuz by creating the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), which requires vessels to obtain permits and pay tolls before transiting.Nations such as India and Pakistan have negotiated passage rights, while ships linked to the US or Israel face outright denial. The system is already in force, with some vessels reportedly paying up to $

May 11, 2026
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Defence Minister Chairs High-Level Review As PM Modi Urges Citizens To Adopt Economic Self-Defence Amid West Asia Conflict

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired a meeting of the Informal Empowered Group of Ministers (IGoM) in New Delhi to review the escalating West Asia conflict, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to adopt “economic self-defence” measures to safeguard India’s resilience.The meeting focused on both strategic and economic implications, including energy security and supply chain

May 11, 2026
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Trump’s China Visit Seen As Key To Stabilising And Refining Bilateral Ties Amid Global Uncertainty

US President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to China from 13 to 15 May 2026 is being framed by Chinese media as a pivotal opportunity to stabilise and refine bilateral ties, with the China Daily editorial emphasising head‑of‑state diplomacy as the key to navigating global uncertainty.The visit will focus on trade, Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence, and broader economic coordination,

May 11, 2026
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US F-35 Fighter Jet Reportedly Declares Emergency Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Gulf Escalation

Iran has claimed that a United States F-35 Lightning II fighter jet declared a mid-air emergency while flying near the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, 10 May.According to Tehran, the aircraft transmitted the emergency code 7700, which is the universal distress signal used in aviation to indicate a general emergency requiring immediate attention.The claim was made amid escalating tensions in the Gulf

May 11, 2026
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US Lobbying Records Expose Pakistan’s Pleading For Ceasefire During Operation Sindoor

US lobbying records expose Pakistan’s aggressive outreach in Washington during Operation Sindoor, undermining Asim Munir’s claim that India sought American mediation for a ceasefire.The disclosures reveal Islamabad’s extensive contacts with US lawmakers, defence officials and journalists, while India focused on condemning terrorism and avoided comparable lobbying activity.Pakistan’s Chief of

May 11, 2026
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Pakistan Burning While Playing Smokejumper For Trump & Mojtaba

A deadly suicide bombing struck Pakistan’s Bannu district, leaving police officers dead after militants targeted a checkpoint with explosives and gunfire.The attack has once again underscored the fragile security environment in the country, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where militant groups have intensified their operations against state forces.The incident occurred at a time when

May 11, 2026
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CIA’s Cold War Fears Realised: Operation Sindoor And The Rise of Indian Aerospace Power

There are moments when intelligence assessments capture the trajectory of a nation long before the world recognises it. For Bharat, the CIA’s close watch on Indian air power during the Cold War was one such moment, analysed Colonel Mayank Chaubey of Goa Chronicle.Long before debates over Rafales, Balakot strikes, or the rise of drone warfare, American analysts had already concluded that India was

May 11, 2026
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Trump Declares Iran’s Peace Plan ‘Totally Unacceptable’ As Tehran Vows Defiance Over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising fears of renewed conflict. Tehran responded defiantly, warning it would retaliate against any new US strikes and refusing to allow foreign warships into the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel and Western powers pressed for tougher measures on Iran’s nuclear

May 11, 2026
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Netanyahu Insists Uranium Removal Essential Before Iran War Ends

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that the war against Iran is “not over,” insisting that Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles must be physically removed before peace can be achieved.His remarks on CBS’s 60 Minutes highlight a divergence from US President Donald Trump’s public position, which portrays Iran as already militarily defeated and its nuclear programme

May 11, 2026
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