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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 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.
Thirteen thousand runners participated in the Palestine Marathon to show unity and resilience amid escalating violence in Gaza and West Bank. The event drew global participants. Marathon draws 13,000 runners globally to amplify unity and resilience amid escalating violence in Gaza and West Bank.
US President Trump confirmed a ceasefire with Iran remains in place following an exchange of fire between the two countries. The situation escalated tensions, but Trump maintained that the ceasefire agreement holds.
Italy's ties with the US are strained due to the Iran war and domestic pressure. Rome balances US ties with domestic pressure as the Iran war strains the alliance and fuels economic fallout.
The United Arab Emirates is pursuing an independent foreign policy, despite close relations with Israel and the US. Close relations with Israel and the United States have placed the United Arab Emirates in Iran's crosshairs as Abu Dhabi pursues a more independent foreign policy than many Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia.
South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled against blocking impeachment proceedings for President Cyril Ramaphosa. The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.
Iran's Karaj Bridge was bombed and is now a symbol of resistance. The B1 corridor connects Tehran with northern and northwestern regions that have large Azeri populations. Karaj itself has a substantial Azeri community, while cities further northwest such as Tabriz are overwhelmingly Azeri.
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.
The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its ties with the U. S. and Israel amid the Iran war, doubling down on its alliances. The UAE has been a target of Iranian attacks, hardening its resolve to reassess its relationships.
Iranian forces boarded and detained the Barbados-flagged oil tanker Ocean Koi in the Gulf of Oman. State TV released a video of the IRGC forces detaining the vessel, which Iran claims was involved in "offending" activities.
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.
A global effort is underway to trace passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship, linked to a hantavirus outbreak. At least 12 countries have been connected to the ship, with the UN health agency confirming five cases of the virus.
A hacking group breached the academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities across North America. The cyber attack disrupted a swathe of US and Canada universities and schools, causing widespread disruption to teaching and learning.
Hostilities flared in the Gulf despite diplomatic efforts. Amid Diplomatic Efforts, Hostilities Flare in the Gulf Council on Foreign Relations.
The Pentagon released previously unseen UFO files. More files will be released. Additional files will be released by the Department of War on a rolling basis.
Singapore's supermarkets are filled with high protein products due to a booming fitness culture. Products claiming to be high in protein are filling up Singapore's supermarket shelves as a result of a booming fitness culture, but health experts warn that not all proteins are created equal.
India activated precautionary hantavirus surveillance as a cruise ship outbreak grows. India activates precautionary surveillance measures as the hantavirus outbreak grows.
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.
Two men were convicted of spying for China in Britain after surveilling Hong Kong dissidents. The men were arrested in 2024, accused of surveilling dissidents from Hong Kong in Britain.
A new suspected hantavirus case was identified on a remote South Atlantic island. The British health security agency is monitoring the situation. The British health security agency did not disclose further details of the new suspected case.
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