Iran Seeks Deal to Lift Hormuz Blockade, Postponing Nuclear Talks
Iran is seeking an agreement to lift its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which would delay nuclear negotiations, while continuing intensive diplomatic outreach in Russia.
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Somali Piracy Surge: Four Vessels Hijacked in One Week, Threat Level Raised
Piracy off the Somali coast has sharply escalated, with at least four vessels hijacked in suspected incidents over the past week, prompting the UK Maritime Trade Operations to raise the threat level to ‘substantial.’
Trump Lashes Out at CBS '60 Minutes' Over Questions About Gunman's Manifesto
President Trump expressed anger during a CBS ‘60 Minutes’ interview when asked about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting suspect’s manifesto, calling the questions unfair.
Kim Jong Un Opens Memorial for North Korean Soldiers Killed in Ukraine War
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, alongside Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov, unveiled a memorial museum honoring North Korean soldiers reportedly killed in the Ukraine conflict.
Car Bomb Explodes Outside Police Station in Dunmurry, Northern Ireland; New IRA Suspected
A hijacked vehicle fitted with an explosive device detonated outside a police station in Dunmurry, on the outskirts of Belfast. Police believe the attack may have been carried out by the New IRA, with residents including two babies evacuated during the incident.
Iran's Foreign Minister Heads to Russia as Trump Says 'Call Us' to Negotiate
After the U.S. canceled diplomatic envoy trips to Pakistan, Iran’s foreign minister traveled to Russia seeking support, while Trump stated that if Iran wants to negotiate, they can simply call.
Georgia Wildfire Tops 31 Square Miles as Evacuations Loom
A fast-growing wildfire in Georgia has surpassed 31 square miles, with officials warning of potential mass evacuations.
Satellite Images Reveal Scale of Israeli Destruction in South Lebanon
New satellite images reveal the massive scale of damage inflicted by Israeli military operations on towns in southern Lebanon.
Iran's FM Araghchi Arrives in Russia for Talks with Putin on US Negotiations and Regional Security
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with President Putin, focusing on Iran-US nuclear negotiations, regional security, and bilateral cooperation.
Lebanon Reports Bloodiest Day Since Ceasefire as Israel Launches Major Strikes
Israel has launched a major airstrike campaign against Lebanon, killing at least 14 people in the bloodiest day since the ceasefire took effect. Israel has also warned residents beyond the buffer zone to evacuate.