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Asia finance leaders say they are ready to act to stem volatility risks
Asia finance leaders are ready to act against volatility risks, they are ready to act to stem volatility risks Nikkei Asia.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in raid on Nablus in occupied West Ban
Israeli forces killed a 26-year-old Palestinian man in a raid on Nablus in the occupied West Bank. Israeli forces have raided the city of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, killing a 26-year-old man.
Iran says it is reviewing U.S. response to latest proposal
A bulk carrier near the Strait of Hormuz was reportedly under attack. The UK military confirmed the incident. Iran's Guards said the US faced two options: an impossible military operation or a bad deal.
Floods and landslides kill at least 18 in Kenya
Floods and landslides in Kenya killed at least 18 people. Ongoing rains are causing the floods. Ongoing rains are causing floods and landslides in the East African nation.
Paramilitary forces drone strike kills at least five near Sudan capital: rights group
A drone strike near Sudan's capital killed at least five people. The Rapid Support Forces did not claim the attack. The Rapid Support Forces, which have been at war with the Sudanese Army for over three years, did not immediately claim the attack.
Nigerian, Beninese militias kill scores of herders
Nigerian and Beninese militias killed scores of herders in a crackdown on suspected al-Qaeda informants. Security personnel arrested young men door-to-door, shooting those who resisted. The operation targeted Fulani herding settlements.
Bulk carrier attacked by multiple small craft off Iran, UKMTO says
A bulk carrier was attacked by small craft 20km west of Sirik, Iran, with no environmental impact reported. Crew is safe and no environmental impact has been reported after the incident 11 nautical miles (20km) west of Sirik.
Israel strikes southern Lebanon, kills one and wounds rescuers
Israel struck southern Lebanon, killing one and wounding rescuers in over 10 villages and towns. The warning covered more than 10 villages and towns including several in the district of Nabatieh, which lies north of the Litani River, south of which Israel has stationed troops.
2 US Troops Go Missing During Joint Military Exercise In Morocco
Two US troops went missing during a joint military exercise in Morocco, near a cliff. The Moroccan army said the service members went missing near a cliff.
Iran proposes end to war within 30 days as Trump expresses doubts - The Tribune-Democrat
Iran proposes a 30-day end to war amidst Trump's doubts. Iran proposes end to war within 30 days as Trump expresses doubts The Tribune-Democrat.
Who are the two Gaza flotilla activists abducted by Israel?
Spanish national Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Avila were among 175 Gaza flotilla activists detained by Israel. They are among those being held.
Cheap, Invisible, Accurate: Hezbollah's Deadly New Weapon Against Israel
Hezbollah has deployed a new drone capability against Israel. The IDF has responded by deploying nets and physical barriers to intercept incoming drones.
Iran says U.S. military operation ‘impossible’ as Trump mulls peace proposal
Iran's Guards intelligence organisation has dismissed a US military operation as impossible. The organisation said President Donald Trump must choose between an impossible operation or a bad deal with Iran.
Iran executes man convicted of killing security officer in 2022
Iran has executed a man convicted of killing a security officer in 2022.
The Clandestine Network Smuggling Starlink Into Iran
Iran outlawed Starlink devices in 2025, banning their use, sale, and purchase. In 2025, Iran passed a legislation that made using, buying or selling Starlink devices illegal.
Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk port, oil tankers and military ships
Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Primorsk port, targeting oil tankers and military ships. Ukraine continues to attack Russia's energy infrastructure against one of Russia's largest export gateways.
Russia, Ukraine drones kill four; hit ‘shadow fleet’ tankers
Russia and Ukraine exchanged drone attacks, killing four and hitting tankers. Russia fired 268 drones and one ballistic missile in the overnight attack as Ukraine’s army launched at least 334 drones.
‘Wartime Relic’ Explodes Under Campfire in Austria, Injuring Five Children
Five children, aged 10 to 14, were injured in an explosion under a campfire in Upper Austria. The children were taken to a hospital for treatment, aged 10 to 14, were taken to a hospital for treatment after the explosion in Upper Austria, the police said.
Russian strikes kill 10 as Zelensky says Ukraine hits oil tankers and terminal
Russian strikes killed 10 people in Ukraine. Ukrainian drones hit Russian "shadow fleet" oil tankers and a terminal, Kyiv said, as President Zelensky reported the attacks on the tankers. Fatalities have been reported around Ukraine as Kyiv says Russian "shadow fleet" tankers were hit by drones.
The Insurgency Threatening to Derail a U.S.-Pakistan Pact
The Baloch Liberation Army's attacks may derail Pakistan's billion-dollar mining deal with the US. Attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army could derail Pakistan’s plans for a billion-dollar mining deal with the Trump administration.
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