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Israeli strikes killed five Palestinians in Gaza. The attacks occurred in one day across separate locations. Five Palestinians were killed in one day in separate Israeli strikes across Gaza.
Trump threatened Iran with increased bombing if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. The strait has been virtually shut since the conflict began on February 28 with air attacks on Iran by the U. S.
Iran is reviewing a US proposal to end the war. Key demands remain unaddressed. US President Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum for Iran to accept a deal to end the war or face intense renewed bombing.
Argentina is investigating a link to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Three deaths were reported. Three deaths reported from South America-related hantavirus as cruise ship remains off Cape Verde coast.
Iran is considering a US proposal to end the war. The White House believes a 14-point memorandum of understanding is possible. The White House reportedly believes it could be closing in on a 14-point memorandum of understanding with Iran.
Trump had talks with Iran about a potential deal. Tehran is reviewing a US proposal that could end the war. Momentum could be building for Washington and Tehran to strike a deal that could ultimately end the war.
Israel struck Beirut for the first time since mid-April. The target was a senior Hezbollah figure. Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.
US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran is very possible. Talks between the US and Iran were held in the last 24 hours. US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told reporters that the U. S.
Iran and China envoys met as the US paused its effort in Hormuz. The meeting followed a US pause. US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates.
The Pentagon addressed claims of Iran's use of "kamikaze dolphins" in the Hormuz Strait, though details of their response were not provided. The US military has been scrutinizing such reports amid heightened tensions with Iran.
A prolonged US-Iran war would force a global energy reset, prioritizing energy security. This scenario would likely have far-reaching implications for international relations and the global economy. Energy Security Returns To The Forefront As Prolonged U. S.-Iran War Forces A Global Energy Reset.
India and Algeria held their first joint defence commission meeting, signing the Rules of Procedure to guide their defence cooperation. This aims to streamline collaboration mechanisms between the two countries.
Oil prices dropped and stock markets rose following reports of a potential deal to end the Iran war. These developments raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
Congress backed Vijay's TVK after breaking with the DMK, sparking DMK criticism of a "backstab." Post-poll violence continues in West Bengal, amidst rising tensions in the region. In this episode: Congress backs Vijay’s TVK after breaking with the DMK, as post-poll violence grips West Bengal, alongside Iran–U. S.
Iran is developing a new maritime system for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.
China is increasing diplomatic efforts to prevent war in Iran ahead of a summit between Trump and Xi, as tensions between the US and Iran remain high. China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi PBS.
Russia told diplomats to leave Kyiv due to potential mass strikes. Moscow threatens retaliation if Ukraine attacks during Victory Day. Moscow threatens retaliatory strikes if Ukraine attacks Russia during Victory Day commemorations.
Rubio will visit India for bilateral talks with Jaishankar, Doval, and Prime Minister Modi. Rubio will hold talks with Jaishankar and Ajit Doval, and call on Prime Minister Modi, in discussions that are expected to set the course for India-U. S.
China rolled out the J-35AE stealth jet as a rival to the F-35. Pakistan may be the first buyer of the export-focused jet. The export-focused J-35AE is expected to mirror the domestic version in performance.
Indian Prime Minister Modi stated that Vietnam is a major pillar of India's Act East Policy. This was in a meeting with To Lam, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and current Vietnamese President.
Ted Turner, media mogul, died at 87. He pioneered modern 24-hour news culture with the launch of CNN in 1980, transforming the television news landscape. The media mogul pioneered the modern 24-hour news culture when he launched the Cable News Network in 1980.
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