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Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Addis Ababa, accusing Ethiopia of being behind attacks on Khartoum's airport. The move comes after Sudanese officials said Ethiopian forces launched strikes on the airport.
The US and Iran claim control over the Strait of Hormuz, with the US escorting ships and Iran intensifying control. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hailed the new U. S. initiative to escort ships through the waterway, but traffic has not resumed.
US President Donald Trump is trying to increase economic pressure on Iran, but Tehran is unlikely to make a deal without a significant compromise. Iran's government has shown no signs of backing down from its nuclear program.
US President Donald Trump said Iran should surrender in the war, calling for the country to 'wave the white flag of surrender'. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is facing pressure to meet with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu on a US visit this month. The meeting could inflame tensions between Lebanon and Israel. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is under pressure to meet with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu on a US visit this month.
The UAE's air defenses are actively engaging with Iranian missiles and drones. The US has threatened a "devastating" response to any Iranian attack on shipping, as President Trump urged Iran to "do the smart thing" and avoid escalation.
Israel extended detention of Gaza flotilla activists by six days for further interrogation. The extension is to allow police more time to interrogate them, the pair's lawyer said.
The US has affirmed that the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect, despite rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The confirmation comes after recent attacks on ships and concerns about Iran's increasing military activities in the region.
Syria's new government remains neutral in the Iran war, presenting itself as a possible solution. Syria's new government has deliberately not become directly involved in the Iran war. It's presenting itself as neutral and as a possible solution to the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Japan received its first Russian oil shipment since the Iran war, the oil is exempt from sanctions. The Sakhalin-2 oil is exempt from sanctions imposed after Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion.
Narges Mohammadi's lawyer warned the Iranian Nobel laureate may die in custody. “We are not just fighting for the freedom of Narges, we are fighting so that her heart continues to beat,” said the lawyer of Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi.
Russian strikes killed at least 18 people across Ukraine, a day after Russia announced a truce for its Victory Day celebrations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denounced Moscow's 'cynicism' in the wake of the attacks.
Ukraine accused Putin of cynicism for attacks during ceasefire talks. Ukraine war live: Putin accused of ‘utter cynicism’ for attacks amid ceasefire talks The Independent.
Russia's Putin and Ukraine's Zelenskyy agreed to a limited ceasefire.
Narendra Modi won West Bengal state elections, moving closer to an opposition-free India. With his triumph in West Bengal state elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved closer to his dream of an opposition-free India.
Pakistan court declared PM Shehbaz's daughter and her husband innocent in a corruption case. Last week, an accountability court suspended the perpetual arrest warrants issued against the couple in the multi-billion-dollar corruption case.
Bangladesh's foreign minister wants to discuss the Teesta water sharing deal with China. Mamata percieved as hurdle in Teesta talks; ahead of Beijing trip, Bangladesh FM says, “Of course, Teesta will be discussed with China”; Dhaka demands greater share of Teesta waters.
Europeans are leaving the United States in increasing numbers. Europeans Are Quiet Quitting the United States Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Alberta separatists leaked 2.9 million voters' details, amid a push for an independence referendum.
Jose Ortiz died at 62 after a cancer fight, the Puerto Rican basketball great was 62 years old.
Fox Sports is hiring a World Cup Watcher for $50,000 to watch games.
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