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The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since Iran’s war with the United States and Israel began, disrupting global energy markets. But Thomas O’Donnell of the Wilson Center says alternative pipelines, emergency oil releases and reduced Iranian capabilities are weakening the waterway’s leverage as an energy transit route.
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Scientists say a glacier collapse near Langtang Lirung may have sent ice, rock and debris into a tributary of the Bhotekoshi River, producing a sudden flood. The event was initially linked to an earthquake-triggered landslide, but US Geological Survey analysis identified the breaking of part of a glacier as the disaster’s cause.
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Bhavish Aggarwal has announced that the LFP cell developed at the gigafactory is ready for wider use. He said the factory ramp-up is progressing well, while 1000s of vehicles using 4680 cells are already on the road and have covered many millions kms in real-world conditions. The announcement marks the start of Ola’s LFP era.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told foreign ministers that Washington is not currently expected to launch further attacks against Iran. The policy instead focuses on military restraint, naval pressure, sanctions and keeping oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz, while leaving open the possibility of strikes if Iran attacks first.
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The United States has announced what it calls its largest financial assault on Iran, warning governments, banks and businesses that trade with Tehran could face isolation. Iran says it has a two-year plan to manage the pressure, while China has condemned the measures and pledged to protect its interests.
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The Unified Payments Interface has completed a decade of digital payments, with annual transaction volume rising from 1.78 crore in FY 2016-17 to more than 24,162 crore in FY 2025-26. The platform is now operational in 11 countries and connected to 703 banks.
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Several Turkish military aircraft have reportedly made repeated flights to Pakistan, landing at airbases near Rawalpindi and Karachi. The unusual movement has prompted speculation that drones, related equipment and an HQ-series air defence system may be being delivered, although Pakistan has not publicly explained the activity.
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A report alleges that dozens of Turkish military aircraft used Pakistani airbases between 19 and 21 August, carrying drones and other defence equipment. It links the activity to defence ties involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, while also describing preparations for a possible operation in Balochistan and action against a journalist covering protests in PoK.
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Turkey says it will ask Interpol to issue a Red Notice seeking Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest over a domestic criminal case linked to an attack on Gaza aid activists. The move comes as tensions with Israel intensify after an airstrike on a Syrian military base near Turkey’s border, drawing criticism from the US ambassador.
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Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated amid claims that Donald Trump’s administration could consider a nuclear option against Tehran. Iranian lawmaker Fida Hossein Maleki has warned that Iran would respond with comparable force, while a senior Iranian military official cautioned Gulf states against providing assistance or facilities to US forces.
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A set of Google News Hindi headlines highlights claims that 80% of ships bypassed the Strait of Hormuz, alongside reports about Iran, Trump and possible negotiations. The supplied material does not provide further details, verification or independent figures beyond those headline descriptions.
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A new defence framework among Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia aims to establish political and military mechanisms under a shared pact. The arrangement signals a regional shift and carries implications for regional allies, rival powers and strategic balance in West Asia.
