Iranian media claimed missiles were fired at a U. S. frigate in the Strait of Hormuz, but U. Central Command said no U. Navy ships were struck. The incident occurred on May 4, with Iran asserting it had forced the warship to turn back.
Iran said it turned back a U. S. warship from the Strait of Hormuz, but U. Central Command denied a missile strike. The incident followed Trump's warning that the U. would intervene if ships were stranded in the Persian Gulf.
Iran urged the world to hold the U. S. responsible for making the Strait of Hormuz unsafe. The call came as tensions rose in the region. Iran: World Must Hold U.
Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari discussed the regional situation with Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, reaffirming Pakistan's commitment to constructive engagement and dialogue for peaceful resolution. They emphasized diplomacy as the path to lasting peace.
Iran fired two missiles at a US Navy destroyer to prevent it from entering the Strait of Hormuz, the warship. Iranian state media says two missiles have struck a US navy destroyer to prevent it entering the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan helped transfer an Iranian crew from a US-seized ship back to Iran. Describing the transfer of the crew from the MV Touska cargo ship back to Iran as a ‘confidence-building measure’ between U. S.
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says European countries have "gotten the message" from US President Trump on defence spending, following Trump's criticism of some NATO members for not contributing enough to the alliance's military efforts.
Israeli gunfire has left several teenagers injured in the occupied West Bank, where soldiers have killed or maimed many young people, concerns about the impact of military action on local civilians.
Dubai International Airport's passenger traffic dropped 66% due to the war. The airport was targeted by drones as the UAE faced Iran's retaliation for U. S.-Israeli strikes. Dubai International was targeted several times by drones as the oil-rich UAE bore the brunt of Iran's retaliation for U.
Israeli settlers intensified attacks in the West Bank amid the distraction of the Iran war. Israel's military officials urged the government to intervene as violence against Palestinians surged. Israel has failed to arrest a wave of violence against Palestinians, prompting military officials to urge the government to intervene.
U. S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Rome after President Trump's feud with Pope Francis and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Trump had criticized the Pope and then turned on Meloni for defending him.
A drone hit a Moscow high-rise building, breaching air defenses in the Russian capital, days before a major military parade. Ukraine has been expanding its long-range strikes. Air defenses in the Russian capital were breached as Ukraine expands long-range strikes.
A Ukrainian drone struck a high-rise building in Moscow ahead of Victory Day celebrations, as the Kremlin prepares to hold a scaled-back military parade. The attack comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
The World Health Organization said the risk of hantavirus to the public is low after two deaths on a cruise ship. The WHO advised against panic or travel restrictions. "The risk to the wider public remains low.
A suspected virus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship has resulted in three deaths. The World Health Organization confirmed one case of hantavirus infection and is investigating five more suspected cases.
US officials have threatened to cut the UN budget if the organization does not adopt a 'trade over aid' agenda, a shift in policy that prioritizes economic interests over humanitarian assistance. The move is part of a broader US push to reorient international relations.
A shooting near Arcadia Lake in Oklahoma City injured at least 12 people. Authorities received reports of shots fired at a gathering of young people at around 9 p. m. Edmond, Oklahoma police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received multiple reports of shots being fired at a gathering of young people near Arcadia Lake at about 9 p.
Canada has designated Khalistani extremist groups as a national security threat, citing their involvement in separatist activities. The move follows similar designations by New Delhi, which has outlawed these groups as terrorist organizations.