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Iran allows dozens of Chinese vessels to pass Hormuz

14-05-2026 TEHRAN/ DUBAI: Iran has begun allowing some Chinese vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz following an understanding over Iranian management protocols for the waterway, the semi-official Fars news agency said on Thursday, citing an informed source. The Fars report came as US President Donald Trump, who is …

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Pakistan’s fuel crisis enters kitchens

14-05-2026 By SJA Jafri KARACHI: Farhat Qureshi had been cooking most of her life without watching the clock. Now, at 60, her mornings begin with one question; how much can she finish before the gas in her kitchen disappears once again? The cooking gas at her Karachi home comes in …

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India declines Russian LNG under sanctions

14-05-2026 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: India has declined Russia’s offer ​to sell it liquefied natural gas subject to U.S. sanctions despite a shortfall driven by Middle East tensions, ‌said two sources with direct knowledge of the matter, leaving a tanker bound for India in limbo as talks continue on permitted …

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Jayashankar-Bhupalpally :SP Sirishetty Sankirth IPS Reviews Police Services and Pending Cases

Hyderabad/Jayashankar Bhupalpally’ May 13 (PMI) Superintendent of Police Sirishetty Sankirth IPS   conducted an annual inspection of the Bhupalpalli Police Station and the Sub-Division Police Office, reviewing the functioning of the police system and public service delivery in the district. During the inspection, the SP stated that the main purpose of …

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Iran demands guarantees for World Cup participation

13-05-2026 TEHRAN: Iran has indicated it will take part in this summer’s football World Cup but has demanded a series of guarantees from FIFA and the tournament’s hosts amid growing tensions surrounding the team’s participation. The Iranian Football Federation (FFIRI) said Iran would compete at the tournament “without any retreat …

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