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Iran enforces new “sovereign” transit rules in Strait of Hormuz; mandates prior permits for vessels
May 6, 2026Tehran , May 6 (ANI): Iran has launched a new regulatory mechanism to assert control over maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, implementing a system that requires vessels to secure prior authorisation before transiting... -
Iranian FM Araghchi meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing; discusses ties and West Asia crisis
May 6, 2026Beijing , May 6 (ANI): Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi has held high-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations and the latest regional developments, according to... -
US to close Peshawar Consulate in Pakistan, citing safety concerns for its diplomatic personnel
May 6, 2026Islamabad , May 6 (ANI): The US Department of State on Wednesday announced the phased closure of its Consulate General in Peshawar, citing safety concerns for its diplomatic personnel and better resource management."The U.S. Department of... -
EAM Jaishankar arrives in Suriname on maiden visit; to hold talks with counterpart Melvin Bouva
May 6, 2026Paramaribo , May 6 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has arrived in the capital of Suriname for his maiden visit to the South American nation, where he was received by his Surinamese counterpart, Melvin Bouva.... -
Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy clinches Ohio GOP gubernatorial nomination
May 6, 2026Columbus , May 6 (ANI): Indian-origin Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy has secured the party nomination for the post of Ohio Governor, according to a CBS News projection following Tuesday's primary election.The biotech billionaire's victory sets t......Read More -
UN sounds alarm over “humanitarian crisis” as 20,000 seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf stalemate
May 6, 2026Dubai , May 6 (ANI): A catastrophic humanitarian emergency is unfolding in the Persian Gulf, where approximately 20,000 seafarers remain trapped aboard vessels amidst a tightening naval blockade and escalating military threats. According to a repo......Read More -
IRGC Navy warns vessels to use designated Hormuz corridor, threatens decisive response
May 6, 2026Tehran , May 6 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has warned all vessels intending to transit the Strait of Hormuz to strictly follow routes designated by Tehran, cautioning that any deviation would invite... -
“He wouldn’t do that”: Trump says China didn’t “challenge” US naval blockade on Iran in Hormuz
May 6, 2026Washington DC , May 6 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has not challenged the United States' naval blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of... -
Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Beijing to discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
May 6, 2026Beijing , May 6 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart on bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments amid the crisis in... -
Iran rejects UAE’s claims of Tehran targeting civilian sites, warns against retaliatory action
May 6, 2026Tehran , May 6 (ANI): Iran on Tuesday (local time) strongly denied allegations by the United Arab Emirates that it carried out missile attacks on civilian sites and facilities after recent drone and missile strikes on...
