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UNSC to vote on Bahrain-backed resolution to secure Strait of Hormuz transit amid West Asia conflict

Apr 03, 2026

The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on Friday (local time) on a draft resolution proposed by Bahrain that seeks to authorise member states to use "all defensive means necessary" to ensure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict in West Asia, CNN reported.

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Iran retains significant missile capability despite US-Israel strikes: Reports

Apr 03, 2026

Despite US President Donald Trump claiming that Iran's missile programme had been destroyed following the US-Israeli military action against the Islamic Republic for the past month, intelligence assessments indicate Tehran continues to retain a significant portion of its missile-launching capability despite weeks of sustained military strikes, CNN reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Bangladesh High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah and Chief of Defence Staff, Indian Army chief Upendra Dwivedi (Photo: X@adgpi)

Bangladesh envoy, Army Chief General Dwivedi discuss defence cooperation

Apr 03, 2026
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Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 2 ships around itself

Apr 03, 2026

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Apr 03, 2026

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Smoke rises near Karaj's B1 bridge following reported strikes that caused civilian casualties and damage in the surrounding area. (Image Source: Iranian state media)

8 killed, 95 injured as US-Israeli strikes hit Iran's B1 Bridge

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US "always open to diplomacy" but will ensure objectives are fulfilled in Iran: State Dept. spokesperson

Apr 03, 2026

US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told Al Jazeera that President Trump remains open to diplomacy despite ongoing...
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'Conflicts end when leaders choose dialogue over destruction': UN Chief

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US Central Command rejects Iran's "false claim" of downing fighter jet in Strait of Hormuz

Apr 03, 2026
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Iran remains "resolute in defending itself" against US-Israeli "aggression": President Pezeshkian

Apr 03, 2026
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Pete Hegseth ousts US Army Chief Randy George; orders immediate retirement

Apr 02, 2026
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (Photo/Reuters)

UN chief Guterres calls for immediate end to "spiral of death and destruction" in Middle East

Apr 02, 2026
Fred Fleitz, former National Security Council Chief of Staff and CIA analyst, speaks on US plans to wind down military operations against Iran within weeks. (Photo/ANI)

US to withdraw from Iran in "two to three weeks" as objectives met, says Trump ally Fred Fleitz

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UK-led 40-nation coalition demands end to Hormuz blockade

Apr 02, 2026
Yuri Ushakov, senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo/Reuters)

Strait of Hormuz open for Russia, says Putin's aide as Moscow, Tehran coordinate over "key waterway"

Apr 02, 2026
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IRGC launches missile strikes on Tel Aviv, Haifa in 'Wave 91' of Operation True Promise 4

Apr 02, 2026