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Defying maritime law, Iran imposes new shipping rules in Strait of Hormuz
Dubai: Defying international law governing global waterways, Iran is trying to force shippers to comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or risk attack.According to a document seen by CNN, Tehran has introduced new rules for vessels seeking passage through the strategic waterway, pressing ahead with efforts to formalise control over Hormuz despite repeated US and regional warnings. The document, titled “Vessel Information Declaration,” was issued by Iran’s newly created...
Rubio visits Vatican amid escalating tensions between Trump and Pope Leo
Religion Rubio visits Vatican amid escalating tensions between Trump and Pope Leo May 7, 202612:18 PM ET By Claire Giangrave Pope Leo XIV greets U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, upon his arrival for talks in the pope's private library at the Vatican. Vatican Media via AP/Vatican Media hide caption toggle caption Vatican Media via AP/Vatican Media MILAN, Italy (RNS) – Amid a growing public rift between Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump — arguably the two most influential Am...
Campaign staffers making ‘thousands’ betting on their own candidates using insider information, report says
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCampaign staffers making ‘thousands’ betting on their own candidates using insider information, report saysPolitical employees say practice is increasingly commonplace as regulators struggle to keep paceJoe Sommerlad Thursday 07 May 2026 17:16 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"s...
Border official and ex-Hong Kong chief guilty of spying for China
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Leaked CIA Iran war dossier shreds Trump's boasts... as chilling intel reveals vast missile arsenal
Leaked CIA Iran war dossier shreds Trump's boasts... as chilling intel reveals vast missile arsenalBy PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 17:05, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 17:06, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments
The numbers behind Bengal's voter-roll cuts and election margins
The numbers behind Bengals voterroll cuts and election margins
Iran's Leaders Meet as US Waits on Peace Deal Response
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian recently met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei for nearly two and a half hours, the state-owned Mizan news agency reported Thursday as the US waits for a response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war. Tyler Kendall reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to planJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSteve RosenbergRussia Editor, MoscowNatalia Kolesnikova/Anadolu via Getty ImagesFor the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware at the Red Square Victory Day paradeOne word dominates Red Square right now: "Victory".The word Pobeda stares down from giant red banners. It flashes across video screens. Close by people are taki...
US, Iran weighing short-term deal to end war, Pakistan signals progress
US Iran weighing shortterm deal to end war Pakistan signals progress
Why Trump’s Feud With the Pope Worries Republicans
Our national political correspondent Lisa Lerer explains the impact of President Trump’s spate of attacks against Pope Leo XIV ahead of the closely contested midterm elections.
Bahrain parliament votes to drop membership of three MPs over Iran-related stance
Bahrain’s parliament voted to revoke the membership of three lawmakers who objected to state measures taken against individuals accused of sympathising with Iran, parliamentary sources said.The decision targeted MPs Abdulnabi Salman Ahmed, Mamdouh Abbas Al Saleh and Mahdi Abdulaziz Al Shuwaikh.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The move followed a request backed by 36 MPs, reflecting broad parliamentary support for addressing what they described a...
Rat virus cruise passenger reveals fatal error made by captain as video shows first signs of deadly disease taking hold
Turkish passenger Ruhi Cenet hit out at Captain Jan Dobrogowski after he told passengers on board the cruise that a Dutch man who died from hantavirus had succumbed to 'natural causes.'
Trump says he 'wouldn’t pay it either' in response to USMNT World Cup ticket prices
President Donald Trump has responded to ticket prices for the USMNT’s World Cup opener against Paraguay in June by saying he “wouldn’t pay it either”.The Athletic previously revealed how ticket sales for the USMNT’s opening game in Los Angeles are lagging behind other games being staged at SoFi Stadium.Advertisement
Iran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with US
NewsWorldEuropeIran creates new agency to control shipping in Strait of Hormuz while reviewing peace deal with USIran has created a government agency to control and tax vessels passing through the Strait of HormuzAdam Schreck, David McHugh & Russ BynumThursday 07 May 2026 16:45 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":fa...
Reform hopeful blames 'Nigerian scammers' for vile racist posts on his Twitter
Leaked email revealed Nigel Farage’s party initially turned down candidate over reposts including claiming ‘muslims are training their kids how to kill your kids’
America believes Donald Trump would win a fight with an 8-year-old boy - but just barely
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAmerica believes Donald Trump would win a fight with an 8-year-old boy - but just barelyHowever, another poll found that 66 percent of people felt the ‘average American’ could beat Trump in a dust-upIsabel Keane in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 16:44 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...
Bengal: Governor RN Ravi dissolves Mamata cabinet; paves way for new BJP govt formation
West Bengal's Legislative Assembly has been dissolved by Governor R N Ravi following the BJP's decisive victory in the recent elections. Preparations for the new government's formation are underway, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah expected in Kolkata. Meanwhile, outgoing Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has refused to resign, alleging widespread poll irregularities and bias.
Pro-Palestine protester may AVOID jail time for death of Jewish man who suffered fatal injury at post-October 7 rally
Pro-Palestine protester may AVOID jail time for death of Jewish man who suffered fatal injury at post-October 7 rallyBy EMMA RICHTER, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:36, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 16:38, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Pastor leads wild dedication ceremony for Trump’s giant gold statue at his own golf course
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPastor leads wild dedication ceremony for Trump’s giant gold statue at his own golf courseThe president himself called into the ceremony to thank the religious leader and guests in attendanceBrendan Rascius in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 16:33 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},...
Federal agency weighing Trump’s demand to paint Eisenhower building’s granite
NewsWorldAmericasFederal agency weighing Trump’s demand to paint Eisenhower building’s graniteTrump’s desire to paint the building stems from his belief that its current gray granite exterior is a ‘really bad color,’ a sentiment he expressed last yearDarlene Superville Thursday 07 May 2026 16:33 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"}...