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Jermaine Lim posted an image of a 3D-printed gun on Instagram, the woman who made it received jail time. Jermaine Lim posted an image of the assembled gun on her Instagram story.
The United States attacked Iranian targets after strikes on American ships, despite a proposed peace plan. The United States said it had attacked Iranian military targets in response to strikes on American ships.
The United Arab Emirates responded to missile and drone strikes from Iran, straining the ceasefire. The Iran war's shaky ceasefire was further strained on Friday as the United Arab Emirates responded to a missile and drone strikes.
A ceasefire held despite recent strikes by Iran and the US. Israel conducted a hit in Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict. Iran war live: Ceasefire holds despite Iran, US blows; Israel hits Lebanon Al Jazeera.
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled that MPs were wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa. The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.
Trump claimed the Iran war ceasefire holds, despite ongoing attacks between the US and Iran. Trump says Iran war ceasefire holds, despite attacks: Live updates USA Today.
The UAE reported a drone and missile attack, challenging a ceasefire. Iran and the US had earlier traded fire, with President Trump dismissing the attacks as minor. Iran and U. S.
Judges ruled President Cyril Ramaphosa should face an impeachment hearing over money stolen from his farm. Judges ruled that an impeachment hearing should be held over a case involving money stolen from a couch at President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm six years ago.
The US and Iran have a ceasefire in place since April 8, but no peace deal has been agreed. A ceasefire between the US and Iran has been in place since April 8.
A hantavirus-hit cruise ship is heading to the Canary Islands, expected to reach Tenerife on Saturday or Sunday. The vessel is expected to reach the Spanish island of Tenerife, off the coast of West Africa, on Saturday or Sunday.
Iran can survive a US blockade for 90-120 days, Iran's missile capabilities had been "mostly decimated.".
The UAE is expelling Pakistani workers as Pakistan's ties to the Emirates deteriorate. As Pakistan mediates between the U. S. and Iran, its ties to the Emirates have deteriorated. Pakistani workers say they are now being sent home en masse.
European countries are taking on more leadership roles in NATO as the US role appears to be diminishing. This shift in dynamics comes after President Trump's decision to launch strikes on Iran without fully consulting NATO allies. Tensions within the alliance have increased.
US and its allies tested new military tactics in the Philippines, including drone boats and long-range missiles, as tensions with China rise. The drills aim to sharpen deterrence in the region.
China's commercial oil stocks are rising despite lower crude imports, affecting the oil market. China's commercial oil stocks are rising, not falling, despite lower crude imports.
Taiwanese lawmakers approved $25 billion for a US arms purchase, fearing loss of support if they didn't act. With time running out, Taiwanese lawmakers approved funds for buying U. S. weapons, fearing they could lose support if they didn’t act now.
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of breaching a ceasefire hours after it began, with both sides reporting hundreds of drone attacks. The truce was meant to cover Victory Day celebrations.
Spanish authorities are preparing to receive over 140 passengers and crew from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship headed to the Canary Islands. The ship will dock in Spain for medical treatment and quarantine.
The UN coordinated a response to hantavirus cases on a cruise ship, detailing measures to contain the outbreak. The ship is headed to the Canary Islands with over 140 passengers and crew.
Public health experts warn against panic over a viral hantavirus tweet, citing the spread of unverified medical information. Public health experts warn that such viral posts often spread faster than verified medical information.
The US lifted its hold on immigration applications for doctors. U. S. lifts hold on immigration applications for doctors, but leaves others waiting.
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