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June 26, 2026 9:58 AM

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US says Quad key to Indo-Pacific strategy

The Trump administration has said it is strengthening alliances, expanding cooperation with India through the Quad, and diversifying critical mineral supply chains away from China as part of its America First approach to the Indo-Pacific.   Testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on...

June 26, 2026 9:46 AM

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US approves potential 250 million dollar defence sale to Australia

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of FA-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft training and related equipment to Australia for an estimated cost of 250 million US dollars.   The State Department said the proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security ...

June 26, 2026 8:55 AM

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IMO pauses Strait of Hormuz ship evacuation efforts

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused its efforts to evacuate stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman yesterday. The move came after the British military reported the strike, hours after Iran warned ships against usi...

June 26, 2026 8:39 AM

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Rescue operations continue as Venezuela earthquake toll climbs to 235

In Venezuela, the death toll from two powerful earthquakes has risen to 235, with more than 1,500 people injured. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble in a race to save lives after the earthquakes struck near the capital yesterday. In Caracas and the nearby coastal city of La Guaira, people...

June 26, 2026 7:48 AM

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IMF says India remains a key driver of global economic growth

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that India continues to be a major driver of global economic growth despite the economic impact of the Iran conflict and higher energy prices. Addressing a regular IMF press briefing, Director of the IMF's Communications Department, Julie Kozack, said I...