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Donald Trump has ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be deployed near Russia, citing a need to counter what he called provocative threats from Krem...
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1. Iran launches waves of missiles at Israel in response to air strikes.
Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel early on Saturday in response to Israeli air strikes targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites. Sirens were heard in Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as air defences intercepted several missiles.
Explosions were also reported near Tehran’s Mehrabad airport. Both sides have sustained damage, with the situation raising concerns about further escalation in the region.
2. Court allows National Guard to stay in Los Angeles amid protests.
A U.S. federal appeals court has temporarily allowed National Guard forces to remain deployed in Los Angeles during ongoing protests linked to immigration enforcement.
The demonstrations have occurred in several cities, with authorities increasing security measures, including the deployment of additional military personnel. Public opinion remains divided over the use of such forces.
3. Iran calls nuclear talks with U.S. ‘meaningless’ after Israeli strikes.
Iran has denounced ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States as “meaningless” following Israel’s largest-ever military strike on Iranian targets, accusing Washington of supporting the operation.
The planned sixth round of talks, scheduled for Sunday in Muscat, now faces uncertainty as tensions rise across the region.
The U.S. has denied involvement in the Israeli strike and has urged Tehran to continue engaging in diplomatic dialogue.
4. Trump and Netanyahu hold call as Iran and Israel trade missile strikes.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone on Friday as tensions escalated between Iran and Israel, a White House official confirmed.
The call followed Iran’s launch of over 150 ballistic missiles at Israel in response to Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear and missile sites.
While details were not disclosed, the timing suggests ongoing coordination between Washington and Tel Aviv.
5. Israel and Iran trade accusations at UN over nuclear site strikes.
Israel and Iran presented sharply opposing accounts at the United Nations Security Council following recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, with each side defending its actions amid rising regional tensions.
Israel said the strikes targeted enrichment facilities it claimed were nearing weapons-grade production, while Iran condemned the attacks as a "declaration of war" and vowed a proportionate response under international law.
A U.S. official confirmed prior notification of the strikes but denied direct involvement.
6. Azerbaijan sends radiation experts to border following Iranian nuclear strikes.
Azerbaijan has deployed radiation specialists to its southern border with Iran to assess any potential environmental impact following recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Experts have conducted monitoring in the Astara region, with broader assessments underway as a precautionary measure, officials said.
The world’s biggest dance music festival faces an unexpected setback as a fire destroys its main stage, prompting a last-minute response from organisers determined to keep the party alive in Boom, Belgium.
Australian researchers have created a groundbreaking “biological AI” platform that could revolutionise drug discovery by rapidly evolving molecules within mammalian cells.
Australian researchers have pioneered a low-cost and scalable plasma-based method to produce ammonia gas directly from air, offering a green alternative to the traditional fossil fuel-dependent Haber-Bosch process.
A series of earthquakes have struck Guatemala on Tuesday afternoon, leading authorities to advise residents to evacuate from buildings as a precaution against possible aftershocks.
'Superman' continued to dominate the summer box office, pulling in another $57.25 million in its second weekend, as theatres welcome a wave of blockbuster competition following a challenging few years for the film industry.
Donald Trump has ordered two U.S. nuclear submarines to be deployed near Russia, citing a need to counter what he called provocative threats from Kremlin official Dmitry Medvedev.
Leaders of Türkiye, Italy and Libya met in Istanbul on Friday, pledging deeper cooperation on energy, migration and regional stability.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed recent Western recognition of Palestine, saying a Palestinian state cannot exist without Israel’s agreement.
Cambodia will nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize following his role in ending a deadly five-day armed conflict with Thailand.
The deadline to secure a new U.S. trade deal arrives today, potentially marking a turning point in the country’s economic strategy amid faltering momentum on global agreements and rising international tensions.
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