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Iran, US navigate tensions amid diplomatic uncertainty
The US and Iran conducted reciprocal military strikes in the Gulf region, with American forces intercepting Iranian attacks and reportedly hitting radar installations on Iranian islands. The escalation triggered Iranian missile fire toward Kuwait and Bahrain, marking another critical moment in their sustained pattern of tit-for-tat military exchanges.
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Zelenskyy: Putin choosing war by rejecting offer for in-person talks
Ukraine's president offers direct talks with Russia's leader as a path toward resolving the conflict, but Russia's president declines and characterizes the proposal as disrespectful. The rejection underscores the widening diplomatic gap between the two countries as Russia continues military operations in Ukraine.
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Lebanon says three soldiers killed in Israeli attack on car
Three Lebanese soldiers die in an Israeli airstrike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon, marking a significant casualty toll among military personnel. The strike occurs amid ongoing tensions despite previous ceasefire agreements and follows Israeli evacuation orders issued to nearby villages in the region.
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Ebola spread in central Africa could match 2014 record outbreak, US health officials say
Ebola cases in central Africa have reached nearly 500 confirmed infections, with health officials warning the outbreak could eventually match the scale of the 2014 epidemic that killed over 11,000 people. Misinformation about the virus is hampering containment efforts, even as international organizations mobilize resources and response strategies informed by lessons from previous outbreaks.
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North Korea’s Kim orders navy to build 10,000-tonne destroyer: State media
Kim Jong Un has ordered North Korea's navy to construct a 10,000-tonne destroyer, marking an expansion of the country's naval capabilities at a time of increased military modernization. The directive comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to Pyongyang next week, reflecting Kim's emphasis on military strength during a period of diplomatic engagement with China.
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Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
Ukrainian drones struck targets in St. Petersburg, reaching deep into Russian territory in what Moscow characterizes as an unusually significant incursion into the country's second-largest city. The attack follows continued escalation along multiple fronts, including Russian strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure and ongoing maritime conflicts in the Azov Sea.
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Cockroach Janta Party rallies at New Delhi for youth protests
A youth-led movement called the Cockroach Janta Party organized its first major street protest in New Delhi, drawing supporters who use the "cockroach" label as a symbol of resilience and resistance. The viral movement reflects growing political engagement among India's Gen-Z population around issues of concern to younger voters.
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Man dies in Western Australia after shark attack
A man has died following a shark attack off the coast of Western Australia near Albany. The incident marks a relatively rare fatal shark encounter in the region, where such attacks occur infrequently despite the area's proximity to ocean waters.
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Downing Street hits out at 'people seeking to stir division' after Vance's Nowak post
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer responds to US Vice President JD Vance's comments linking a British teen's death to migration policy, accusing those making such statements of attempting to divide the country. Vance had attributed the incident to Britain's handling of immigration, prompting the Downing Street rebuke over what officials view as inflammatory politicization of a tragedy.
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