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US-Iran war news LIVE: Trump notifies Congress of new war against Iran, Houthis strike Saudi Arabia's Abha airport

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US-Iran war news LIVE: US President Donald Trump has formally informed lawmakers that the country is once again at war with Iran, giving his administration 60 days to use the military in the region without congressional approval. Iranian missiles struck oil tankers in Hormuz, one sailor killed: UAE The United Arab Emirates ( UAE )'s defence ministry on Tuesday (local time) said at least one Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured after Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati oil tankers in Hormuz. Six of the injured crew were Indian nationals while two were Ukrainian. The United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s defence ministry on Tuesday (local time) said at least one Indian crew member was killed and eight others were injured after Iranian cruise missiles struck two Emirati oil tankers in Hormuz. Six of the injured crew were Indian nationals while two were Ukrainian. US President Donald Trump has formally informed lawmakers that the country is once again at war with Iran, giving his administration 60 days to use the military in the region without congressional approval. In a letter to Congress, he stated that the strikes that commenced on 7 July represent “military action consistent with my responsibility to protect Americans and the United States’ interests both at home and abroad.” Swati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. Covering multiple beats early in her career has helped her be informed about her current work, allowing her to connect domestic developments with wider international trends.<br><br> At Live Mint, she focuses on international and geopolitical issues through a business and economic lens, examining how global political developments, foreign policy decisions, and power shifts impact markets, industries, and India’s strategic and economic interests.<br><br> She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Stay updated with the latest Trending , India , World and US news.

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Trump’s 20% Hormuz cargo charge: What it means for India’s oil bill and trade

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 20 percent charge on all cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz has raised fresh concerns for India, which sources a significant share of its crude oil and gas imports through the waterway, as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran continues to spread across the Gulf. The presence of six Indian nationals among Monday’s injured also underscores how exposed Indian seafarers are, given how large a share of Gulf-transiting crews are Indian nationals. There has been no immediate statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs on either the tanker attack or the proposed cargo levy. The ministry has issued advisories to Indian crews during earlier flare-ups in the strait and is likely to face questions on both fronts. The Express Global Desk at indianexpress.com which delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ...

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Luna signals she will end revolt, vote to allow the House to debate legislation

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is signaling she will vote to reopen the House floor Tuesday after a weekslong power struggle with Speaker Mike Johnson over a partisan election security bill known as the SAVE America Act. In an X post Monday night, the Florida Republican suggested she would support a procedural rule that will finally allow the chamber to consider legislation, including a bill to fund the State Department and a measure to make daylight saving time permanent — a major priority for her home state as well as for President Donald Trump. Luna said she would do so now “on the condition that Speaker Johnson attaches the SAVE America Act and all appropriation bills and all must-pass bills here in the House and ensures it is sent to the Senate in one bill.” Johnson has, in fact, committed to facilitating a process this week that would attach the GOP election bill to the State Department funding package, which Luna and other Republicans believe will force the Senate into submission. Republican leaders, however, do not have the votes to pass the SAVE America Act, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune has been clear he will not facilitate a rules change to jam parts or all of the legislation through. “If John Thune strips it out in the Senate that will be on him and the entire country should be watching what he does,” Luna wrote on X, urging his state party and constituents to “censure” or challenge him in a primary. But while Johnson may have solved one problem for now with Luna, he still has a handful of hard-liners who refuse to vote for a rule until leadership promises them a vote to crack down on immigration. Leaders are currently discussing what legislative proposals they could put on the floor to pacify these holdouts. It’s still not clear whether the House will be able to move on any major legislation this week.

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