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Houthi rebels and Somali pirates may be collaborating after an oil tanker hijacking in the Middle East. The location and timing of the attack fueled concerns about collaboration between Somali pirates and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen under the cover of Mideast turmoil.
Trump said the US will guide ships safely out of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said Sunday that "very positive discussions" were under way with Iran.
Iran claims the US responded to its peace proposal, but Trump called it unacceptable. The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable.
The Iran war and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have exposed modern economic chokepoints, revealing new strategies in geopolitics and war. Hoover Institution fellow Eyck Freymann explains what the Iran war and the blockade of the Straight of Hormuz reveals about modern economic chokepoints, geopolitics and war strategies.
Iran has vowed that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war state, following the US-Israel war on Tehran. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the status quo that existed before the US-Israel war on Tehran.
Three people died from suspected hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship. The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde.
Israel is expanding into Gaza despite a ceasefire. Forensic Architecture's Ray Adams Row Farr documented the expansion in a recent analysis. Redi Tlhabi speaks to Ray Adams Row Farr from Forensic Architecture about Israel’s expansion into Gaza post-ceasefire.
Germany's Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz downplayed a rift with Washington. Merz said criticism of Trump's Iran strategy is unrelated to a US troop drawdown. German chancellor says criticism of Donald Trump's strategy in Iran unrelated to troop withdrawal announcement.
Iran ruled out nuclear talks. The country is reviewing a US response aimed at ending the war. Iran said that there are absolutely no nuclear details in negotiation plan.
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.
A drone strike by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces killed at least five people near the capital. The paramilitary group has been at war with the Sudanese Army for over three years.
Israel launched a strike in southern Lebanon, killing one person and injuring rescuers. The warning covered over 10 villages and towns in the Nabatieh district, north of the Litani River, where Israeli troops are stationed.
President Donald Trump ordered troop reductions and tariff hikes against NATO allies. President Donald Trump Orders Troop Reduction, Tariff Hike Against NATO Allies 조선일보.
Global demand for rare earth minerals is fueling a surge in criminal activity in the Amazon Rainforest, where thieves target critical minerals used in drones and electric cars. Global demand for critical minerals, used to build drones and electric cars, is surging, setting of a new wave of criminality in the world’s largest rainforest.
Diplomatic efforts are underway during a military stalemate, with experts citing nuanced moves to de-escalate tensions and find a peaceful resolution. Suzanne DiMaggio, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, explains the nuances of diplomatic moves at a time of military stalemate.
US President Trump said the US will help free up ships stuck in the Hormuz Strait starting Monday. Interference will be dealt with forcefully. US president says any interference with operation, which will start on Monday, will 'have to be dealt with forcefully'.
UN Chief said the US owes billions in unpaid dues. The US unpaid dues are non-negotiable. UN Chief Says US Unpaid Dues Worth Billions Are 'Non-Negotiable' Yahoo.
Lai Ching-te reaffirmed Taiwan's right to international contacts. He made the statement in a recent address, highlighting the island nation's desire to engage with the global community. Taiwan: Lai Ching-te reaffirms the right to international contacts Table. Briefings.
China's entertainment industry is experiencing disruption due to the rise of AI-generated microdramas, with celebrities threatening legal action and actors reporting job losses. A. I.-generated microdramas have taken off. Celebrities have threatened legal action against the use of their likeness, while actors say jobs have dried up.
Pakistan's billion-dollar mining deal with the US is at risk due to attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army. The group's actions could undermine Pakistan's plans to secure the deal, which is worth over a billion dollars.
The Jaffer Express train is a vital lifeline through Pakistan's Balochistan. We witnessed crossfire while waiting for the Jaffer Express, a vital lifeline through Balochistan. For many, it’s the only way home.
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