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- US announces negotiations with Pakistan following Iran’s Strait of Hormuz incident
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- Father of Air India crash victims informed he’s unable to remain in the UK
- Iran warns vessels against transiting the Strait of Hormuz after naval incident
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Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for all commercial vessels during the ongoing ceasefire, as announced by foreign minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi. This decision follows the recent easing of tensions and aims to stabilise global energy supplies. Further actions are anticipated.
Chagossians remain on Île du Coin as efforts to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius collapse. First Minister Misley Mandarin asserts their determination to stay despite resource scarcity and threats of expulsion. Hundreds are ready to join them; however, essential supplies have been confiscated.
Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in Hungary’s parliamentary elections to Peter Magyar, marking the end of his 16-year rule. Magyar, a political newcomer, promises “system change.” Supporters celebrated in Budapest as the nation anticipates this new chapter in governance.
Poland claims (unverified independently) that Russian military jets briefly violated its airspace during a bombing run near Ukraine’s western border.
The National Assembly voted to withdraw the controversial retirement age reform, but the decision lacks legal impact amid political gridlock since last summer’s elections.
At least four people were killed in Kharkiv due to intensified Russian attacks, with President Zelenskyy condemning the strikes as “savage killings.”
Zia Yusuf reversed his resignation from Reform UK, stating that the mission is too important and expressing commitment to taxpayers.
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