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US believes naval blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion in oil revenue: Report

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Pentagon has estimated that Iran has suffered losses of around $4.8 billion in oil revenue due to a blockade imposed by the United States Navy on its ports, according to a report by Axios, which cited unnamed officials. The report noted that two tankers have been seized during the course of the […]

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US bypasses congressional review for military sales of $8.6 billion to Middle East allies

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has ​bypassed congressional review to approve military sales totalling over $8.6 billion to Middle Eastern allies Israel, Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The State Department announcements on Friday came as the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran marked nine weeks since its start and more than […]

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Trump expands US sanctions on Cuban government and affiliates

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday broadening U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government, two White House officials told Reuters, as he seeks to put more pressure on Havana after ousting Venezuela’s leader. The fresh sanctions target people, entities and affiliates that support the Cuban government’s security apparatus or are […]

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Trump rallies seniors in Florida as Republicans face tough elections

May 2, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: In his first event outside the White House since an apparent assassination attempt, U.S. President Donald Trump defended the Iran war, assailed Democrats and deflected criticism of his economic record in a speech aimed at boosting struggling Republicans’ election chances. Speaking to a crowd of seniors in the sprawling and deeply conservative retirement […]

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US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

April 30, 2026 revoi editor

Washington D.C.: The U.S. is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters, as oil prices surged to their highest in more than four years on fears of longer-term disruptions to global fuel supplies. Two […]

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Putin puts forward ideas on Iran in call with Trump, Kremlin says

April 30, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump held a phone call on Wednesday in which the Russian leader put forward ideas on resolving the conflict over Iran’s nuclear programme, a Kremlin aide said. Putin also proposed a repeat of a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine to mark the anniversary of the end of World War Two […]

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Powell era ends with rates on hold, Fed hawks on the rise and a vow to keep governor’s seat warm

April 30, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell closed out eight years as head of the U.S. central bank on Wednesday with interest rates on hold, rising concern about inflation, and an announcement that he would stay on as a Fed governor for now to defend the agency’s independence from Trump administration “battering.” Speaking after the end of a two-day policy meeting, Powell said he would “keep a low profile as a governor,” and did […]

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US military commanders to brief Trump on new options against Iran

April 30, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: President Donald Trump is set to receive a briefing on new plans for potential military options against Iran on Thursday from Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), according to a report by Axios. The briefing, scheduled for Thursday, according to the report and based on information from unnamed sources. The White […]

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King Charles promotes US-UK unity in speech to Congress amid Iran tensions

April 29, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: King Charles III addressed the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, emphasizing that the U.K. and the U.S. remain strong allies committed to defending democracy, despite current global tensions and differences over issues such as the conflict in Europe and the Middle East. “Whatever our differences, whatever disagreements we may have, we stand united in […]

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Suspect in Washington dinner shooting charged with trying to assassinate Trump

April 28, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The man accused of opening fire at a Washington event attended by President Trump was formally charged on Monday with attempting to assassinate the president and could face life imprisonment if convicted. The suspect, Cole Tomas Allen, 31, in his first appearance in Washington federal court, wore a blue jail-issue V-neck shirt and pants, two […]

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