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UN sounds alarm over "humanitarian crisis" as 20,000 seafarers stranded in Persian Gulf stalemate

May 06, 2026

A humanitarian crisis has left 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf due to a naval blockade. Caught between military threats and shipowner pressure, crews face severe shortages of food and water. Officials warn of "unprecedented" danger as sailors remain trapped in the crossfire of international sanctions and war.

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Indian-origin Republican leader and Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy (Photo/Reuters)

Indian-origin Vivek Ramaswamy clinches Ohio GOP gubernatorial nomination

May 06, 2026

Indian-origin Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy has won the Ohio gubernatorial primary, according to CBS News. The biotech billionaire and former "DOGE" co-lead defeated Casey Putsch to secure the nomination. He now faces Democrat Amy Acton in November to succeed Governor Mike DeWine in the Republican-leaning state.
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IRGC Navy warns vessels to use designated Hormuz corridor, threatens decisive response

May 06, 2026
Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Beijing (Photo/Iranian State Media)

Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Beijing to discuss bilateral ties, regional developments

May 06, 2026

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"He wouldn't do that": Trump says China didn't "challenge" US naval blockade on Iran in Hormuz

May 06, 2026

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping has not challenged...
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Iran rejects UAE's claims of Tehran targeting civilian sites, warns against retaliatory action

May 06, 2026

Iran on Tuesday (local time) strongly denied allegations by the United Arab Emirates that it carried out missile...
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi (Photo/Telegram@s_a_araghchi)

Iranian FM Araghchi to visit China on May 6 to discuss bilateral ties, global issues amid West Asia crisis

May 06, 2026

According to a spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Araghchi's visit comes at the invitation of...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Photo/YoutubeWhiteHouse)

Rubio says peace deal between Lebanon, Israel "eminently achievable" but "not going to be easy"

May 05, 2026
Foreign Secy Vikram Misri holds talks with Japan's Economic Security Minister Kimi Onoda (Photo/X@MEAIndia)

Foreign Secy Misri holds talks with Japan's Economic Security Minister; agrees to deepen ties for resilient supply chains

May 05, 2026
India, Sudan hold 9th Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) (Photo/X@MEAIndia)

India, Sudan hold 9th FOC, reaffirm broad bilateral cooperation, vow to combat terrorism

May 05, 2026
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Jamaica (Photo/X@DrSJaishankar)

Jaishankar highlights India's response to "world in transition", stresses Global South unity, reformed multilateralism, multipolarity

May 05, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Photo/YoutubeWhiteHouse)

State Secy Rubio claims 'Project Freedom' on Hormuz as "defensive operation" amid naval blockade

May 05, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Photo/YoutubeWhiteHouse)

State Secy Rubio says US "only" country capable of opening Hormuz Strait

May 05, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (Photo/YoutubeWhiteHouse)

Iran must accept reality, come to negotiation table: Rubio says US trying to understand topics Tehran wants to "negotiate on"

May 05, 2026
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor (Photo/X@USAmbIndia)

'Massive investments from India flowing into US': Gor shares sneak peek into 2026 Select USA Summit

May 05, 2026
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (File Photo/Reuters)

US State Secy Rubio briefs media at White House in temporary role as Press Secy Leavitt goes on maternity leave

May 05, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign a memorandum in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington (Photo/ Reuters)

"Iran has no chance": Trump declares Iranian leadership, military "wiped out"

May 05, 2026
Azizul Baree Helal MP, Information Secretary of BNP (Photo/ANI)

Bangladesh's ruling BNP hails BJP's historic West Bengal win; optimistic over Teesta water distribution

May 05, 2026
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine hold a briefing on the Iran war, at the Pentagon in Washington (Photo/Reuters)

US Gen Caine slams Iran over Strait of Hormuz; says IRGC holding global economy hostage

May 05, 2026