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- 1Trump vows Strait of Hormuz will open, Iran kept from nuclear weapons▼Strait of Hormuz will be opened and US will not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapon: Trump
Donald Trump declared that the Strait of Hormuz will be reopened and that the United States will not allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon. The statement, reported by Indian outlet The Indian Awaaz, comes amid ongoing tension over shipping through the strategic waterway and Western concerns about Iran's nuclear programme. It signals a firm US stance on both freedom of navigation in the Gulf and nuclear non-proliferation.
- 2China and US unite against Iran nuclear weapons and waterway tolls▼China and US oppose Iran nuclear arms and waterway tolls in eight-point consensus
China and the United States have reached an eight-point consensus that includes opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons and to tolls on key waterways. The rare alignment between the two powers signals shared concern over regional stability and freedom of navigation, and is drawing attention to how far Beijing and Washington can cooperate on Middle East security issues.
- 3Trump clashes with CNN reporter at UN as media ban faces court ruling●Trump reaction to CNN reporter at UN and possible judge ruling impacting White House media ban
President Donald Trump reacted sharply to a CNN reporter during an appearance at the United Nations, in the latest flashpoint between the White House and major news outlets. At the same time, a federal judge is weighing a ruling that could affect the administration's ban on certain media organisations from White House access. Critics call it an attack on press freedom, while supporters back Trump's stance.
- 4Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks US-China diplomatic clash▼Second Thomas Shoal stand-off sparks sharp exchange between US, China embassies
A stand-off at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea has triggered a sharp public exchange between the United States and Chinese embassies. Washington and Beijing traded accusations over conduct in the disputed waters, where Chinese coast guard vessels have repeatedly confronted Philippine resupply missions to a grounded warship. The row underscores rising tensions over freedom of navigation and territorial claims in the region.
- 5Freedom United warns traffickers groom children on social media●# News : Freedom United warns # traffickers are using # socialmedia to groom and sell children while # BigTech hides beh
Anti-trafficking organisation Freedom United is warning that human traffickers are using social media platforms to groom and sell children, while major technology companies avoid legal accountability. The group says Section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act allows platforms to evade liability for hosting content that enables trafficking, and is calling attention to gaps in US law that leave children unprotected online.