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U. S. Marines boarded a merchant ship in the Arabian Sea, suspected of heading to Iran, but released it after a search confirmed no Iranian port call. The incident occurred without incident, with CENTCOM stating the ship was allowed to continue its voyage.
The UN imposed sanctions on the brother of Sudan's RSF leader and Colombian mercenaries, citing unspecified reasons. Reuters reported the development without providing further details on the individuals or the nature of the sanctions.
Donald Trump claimed that Iran told the US it is in a "state of collapse". Ceasefire efforts appear stalled, with Iran resisting US attempts to dictate terms. Ceasefire efforts appears at a standstill, with Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.
US President Trump criticized German Chancellor Merz for opposing the Iran war, saying he doesn't know what he's talking about. Trump defended the war as necessary. US president says German chancellor 'doesn't know what he's talking about', defends war on Iran as necessary.
The United Arab Emirates left OPEC, charting its own course amid tensions with Saudi Arabia and the Iran war. This decision has rocked the region. The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.
Trump is considering Iran's latest offer as the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz remain in limbo. The situation is currently at a standstill. Live Updates: Iran war and Strait of Hormuz stuck in limbo as Trump mulls latest Iranian offer CBS News.
The United Arab Emirates has quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, citing a desire to diversify its economy. The move comes as US President Trump claims Iran has admitted to being in a state of collapse.
Iraq's Prime Minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi, faces pressure from the US to curb Iranian influence. He must form a new coalition government while navigating the complex US-Iran power struggle in the region.
US President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's proposal to lift the Hormuz blockade. The development is part of ongoing ceasefire talks between the US, Israel, and Iran. US Israel Iran War Ceasefire News LIVE Updates:.
Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibited their war impressions amid a fragile ceasefire. Young Palestinian Artists in Gaza Exhibit Their Impressions of War as a Fragile Ceasefire Holds Military. com.
Iraqi President nominated Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate. In January, Mr. Trump threatened to stop all support for Iraq if two-time ex-premier Maliki, who has close ties to Iran, returned to power.
Iran accused the US of piracy after it seized tankers. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said the operation effectively endorsed piracy.
Israel used water access as a weapon in Gaza, MSF reported. The charity documented several incidents where its clearly identified water trucks and boreholes had been shot at or destroyed.
King Charles called for NATO unity and Ukraine support in a speech to the US Congress, highlighting national friendship but also delivering pointed messages during his four-day US visit. The UK sovereign's remarks were seen as a gesture of solidarity with Western allies.
US President Donald Trump welcomed British royals, hailing the "cherished bond" between the United States and the United Kingdom. The gesture marked a symbolic display of the two nations' long-standing friendship and diplomatic ties.
A US-backed gas pipeline deal could hinder Bosnia's bid to join the European Union. Brussels warns that a deal with a company linked to Trump allies could jeopardize the country's EU aspirations.
The US has set conditions for paying UN dues, including curbs on China, The exact nature of the conditions and their implications for US-UN relations remain unclear.
King Charles addressed the US Congress, calling for reconciliation and renewal amid tensions with President Trump. He noted the two countries have always found ways to come together. In an address to the U. S.
A US regulator will review Disney's broadcast licenses after Jimmy Kimmel joked about Melania Trump. The White House is pressuring Disney to fire Kimmel. The move comes as the White House pressures Disney-owned ABC to fire Kimmel after he called Melania an "expectant widow".
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a parliamentary vote against an ethics inquiry into his appointment of Peter Mandelson. The vote tally was 335 to 223. Members of Parliament voted 335 to 223 against a Privileges Committee investigation into whether he had misled the House of Commons over the appointment of disgraced peer Peter Mandelson.
Christine Dawood received her family's remains 9 months after the incident.
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