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Attacks in Gulf Threaten to Reignite Conflict
US warships shot down missiles and drones targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates blamed Iran for a drone attack, escalating tensions in the region. U. S.
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US warships shot down missiles and drones targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The United Arab Emirates blamed Iran for a drone attack, escalating tensions in the region. U. S.

US military protected a US-flagged Maersk vessel as it exited the Strait of Hormuz. The vessel's safe passage came after US strikes on Iranian fast boats that attacked an UAE oil facility.

OPEC+ increased oil production quotas without addressing the United Arab Emirates' reported pull-out. The group's untapped reserves are mainly located in the Gulf region. Untapped OPEC+ reserves are mainly located in the Gulf region.

Recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf region threaten a fragile US-Iran ceasefire. The incidents have raised concerns about the stability of the region. Attacks in Strait of Hormuz, Gulf region imperil fragile U. S.-Iran ceasefire The Washington Post.

The US military is working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after the United Arab Emirates came under attack, testing a truce with Iran. The US is seeking to restore shipping through the strategic waterway.

Iran stated that the world must hold the U. S. responsible for making the Strait of Hormuz unsafe. The U. presence in the region was deemed a threat. Iran's stance was.

The US encouraged ships to pass through the Hormuz Strait despite Iran's control claims. Trump threatened Iran over the situation. US military says it is encouraging ships to pass through Hormuz Strait, but Iran says it is in full control of waterway.

Spain condemned Israel's detention of two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla as an abduction. The incident raised questions about Israel's interception of the flotilla. The Spanish government expressed its disapproval.

A ceasefire in the Iran war is unraveling, amid other concerns. Trump Obsesses Over Ballroom as Iran War Ceasefire Unravels The Daily Beast.
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New York police clashed with protesters outside a hospital where a man arrested by ICE agents was being treated. The incident occurred on a busy street in Manhattan. Police clashed with protesters outside a New York hospital where a man arrested by ICE agents was being treated.

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The Atlantic published a special issue titled "Europe Without America.

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rallied partners on defence, sanctions, and diplomacy at the European Political Community summit. He urged collective action against Russia. The summit aimed to strengthen unity among European nations.

Russia declared a May 9 truce, while Ukraine claimed its adversary fears Ukrainian drones. Moscow's declaration of May 9 truce comes as Kyiv revels in its adversary's 'fear' of Ukrainian drones.

US troops are stationed in Germany, with potential moves elsewhere under discussion. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Jeff Rathke, president of the American-German Institute, about U. S. troops stationed in Germany, and what happens if President Trump moves some of them elsewhere.

Russia rehearsed its Victory Day parade and declared a ceasefire with Ukraine.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling BJP is poised to gain control of West Bengal. The BJP's expected victory marks a significant shift in the state's politics. Modi's party is likely to wrest control from the current ruling party.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party took control of West Bengal in a key state election, strengthening Modi's political position midway through his third term. The outcome is expected to strengthen Modi's political position midway through his third term.
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