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Iran has accused Ukraine of attacking one of its commercial vessels in the Caspian Sea, escalating tensions after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praise...
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The United States says its military operation against Iran has achieved its core objectives, while the Strait of Hormuz remains partially disrupted despite a temporary pause in U.S. escort operations. President Donald Trump cited “great progress” toward a broader agreement with Tehran, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged China to pressure Iran to restore full maritime access through the strategic waterway.
The United Arab Emirates says its air defences intercepted missiles and drones for a second consecutive day after attacks near the Fujairah oil zone, though Iran denies responsibility and says its actions are directed only at the United States. Regional leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed solidarity with the UAE as fears of wider Gulf escalation continue.
A Dutch expedition cruise ship stranded near Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak that killed three passengers is being redirected to the Canary Islands for medical evacuation and treatment. The World Health Organization says rare human-to-human transmission may have occurred onboard among close contacts, although the wider public risk remains low.
The family of imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi says her condition could become life-threatening after she suffered a cardiac emergency and was hospitalised in western Iran. Her relatives and supporters are calling for her immediate release, warning that a return to prison could severely worsen her health.
At the Yerevan Dialogue 2026, Armenian Foreign Minisnter Ararat Mirzoyan said open borders, transport links and economic integration are central to achieving sustainable peace in the South Caucasus. He highlighted Armenia’s growing engagement with regional and global partners, including ongoing normalisation efforts with Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
Russian authorities said 11 people, including four children, had been killed by Ukraine in an overnight attack on a holiday camp, accusing Kyiv on Saturday of deliberately targeting civilians.
The U.S. military said it completed a fresh wave of strikes on Iran late on Thursday, marking the 13th consecutive night of American attacks. The latest operation lasted more than two hours, according to U.S. Central Command.
Powerr had been fully restored across Georgia following a nationwide blackout early on Friday, the country’s state-owned electricity operator, the Georgian State Electrosystem has confirmed.
Six candidates vying to become the next United Nations Secretary-General have called for restoring the organisation's credibility, strengthening multilateralism and reforming the UN, during the first public town hall debate ahead of a decisive Security Council vote next week.
Jürgen Klopp has been named the new head coach of Germany's national football team by the German Football Association (DFB).
Venezuela has formally notified the United Nations that it is withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), ending its participation in the Hague-based tribunal as it continues to reject an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed in the country.
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More than 700,000 people have been evacuated to safety in southern China after Typhoon Noul made landfall in Guangdong province, bringing destructive winds and urging warnings of torrential rain and flash flooding.
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has formally launched his campaign to unseat President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in October's presidential election, promising tax cuts, tougher action on crime and a continuation of his father's political legacy.
Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev called on Saturday for Russia and Ukraine to freeze the conflict and return to peace talks, saying a negotiated settlement remained possible despite the entrenched positions of both sides.
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