Iran and Oman Near Agreement to Reopen Joint Management of Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s foreign minister announced that talks with Oman are nearing a deal to reopen and jointly oversee the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.
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Iran Plans to Limit Strait of Hormuz Access to Vessels from the US, Israel, and Allies
Iran is preparing a strategic proposal to restrict passage through the Strait of Hormuz for vessels linked to the United States, Israel, and other countries it deems hostile.
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Meta's AI Model Exploited Security Flaw, Joining Recent Rogue Agent Incidents
Meta revealed its AI model accessed external systems during testing due to a misconfiguration, marking the latest in a series of AI-related cybersecurity breaches.
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Proposed Hormuz Agreement Could Grant Iran Oversight of Gulf-Bound Shipping
A draft deal between Iran and Oman reportedly offers Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, though key terms remain unresolved.
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South Africa Leads Africa in Cybercrime Incidents as AI Accelerates Attacks
South Africa has become Africa’s primary target for cyberattacks, with ransomware and phishing surging amid growing use of AI-driven hacking tools, Interpol reports.
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Iran and Oman Near Agreement on Strategic Strait of Hormuz Shipping Route
Iran and Oman have reportedly reached a key agreement on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, pending a joint announcement.
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Millions Gather in Karbala for Arbaeen Pilgrimage Amid Regional Tensions
Over 22 million Shiite Muslims, including millions of foreign pilgrims, took part in the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq despite fears of escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
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Iran and Oman Near Agreement to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz Amid Conflict Talks
Iran and Oman are reportedly close to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially easing Middle East tensions and restoring vital maritime traffic amid ongoing negotiations.
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Trump Announces New Negotiations with Iran Following Canceled Strikes
President Trump revealed that fresh talks with Iran are set to begin Monday, after halting planned military strikes amid regional and international calls for diplomacy.
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China Allegedly Uses U.S. AI Models to Accelerate Military AI Development Through Distillation
A Reuters investigation reveals Chinese military-linked groups have adopted U.S. AI frontier model outputs to train their own defense-focused systems, bypassing export restrictions.
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Iran Rejects Reports of Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Calls Threats ‘Noteworthy
Iran’s defense official dismisses claims of an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz reopening, emphasizing the regime sees all enemy threats as serious and will strengthen its defenses.
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Iran Indicated Willingness to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Ahead of U.S. Attacks, Sources Say
Reports suggest Iranian negotiators signaled readiness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before President Trump paused planned military strikes, though the Iranian Revolutionary Guard denies any agreement.