The Hindu

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Irans Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on August 5.

Iran said on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) it is in the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz

Iran Foreign Ministry said that any such agreement between Iran and Oman would not, by itself, guarantee security in the strategic waterway

At least eight immediate family members of U.S. service members remain in federal immigration custody

According to the police, a family dispute triggered the hand grenade explosion.

The Sheriffs Department announced the arrest as Mr. Trump was preparing to arrive for a fundraising dinner for the Republican National Committee at the Trump National Golf Course

The World Food Program attributed supply shortages to conflict in West Asia and a nine-month border closure between Pakistan and its neighbours, disrupting nutrition product deliveries

Minister Julian Hill says Australia is safe for all, and the government elected in 2022 has decided to reduce net overseas migration, which rose too fast in the last few years

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A top Iranian official noted that the understanding with Oman on Hormuz is within reach if U.S. stops interference.

Since Russia's invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine has developed long-range drones that can hit targets deep inside Russia. In the past year, they have battered oil facilities, major storage depots and other key infrastructure

A commission set up after her overthrow recorded at least 1,569 cases of enforced disappearances during her tenure, with 251 victims still missing and presumed dead

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Mr. Trump, speaking at the Oval Office, said he expects negotiations that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and create a pathway for Iran to address the United States' concerns about its nuclear programme will begin in the next day or two

The court session was being held under a tree with the participation of local community leaders, a witness from the area told on condition of anonymity for safety reasons

Dhaka expects India to ensure that no one used Indian territory to make political statements or conduct any activities aimed at creating instability within Bangladesh, a report from Bangladeshs official news agency said

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The exchange of strikes comes amid signs both Moscow and Kyiv are increasing the scale and intensity of attacks on each other, nearly four-and-a-half years into their grinding war

Footage released by Russian state media showed heavily armed law-enforcement officers, several ambulances and other emergency vehicles at the site

Mr. Das is a Hindu monk whose arrest in November 2024 on sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag sparked protests and communal tensions in Bangladesh

According to Article 123(2) of the Constitution, an election to fill the vacant office of the President must be held within 90 days of the post becoming vacant

The Israeli military said that the strikes in Deir al-Balah aimed at two Hamas Nukhba commanders, while strikes in Gaza City and Jabalia targeted military operatives, with the situation still under review

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