Houthi militants claimed strikes against the Saudi-flagged tankers Encelia and Layla following a maritime ban, leading to a rise in Brent crude oil prices.

Heng Jing Ying died from an arterial gas embolism after separating from her group during a recreational dive off Pulau Tioman. Police have classified the incident as a sudden death following a post-mortem examination.

Houthi officials claimed responsibility for a missile strike that ignited a fire on the Saudi tanker Encelia. No casualties were reported following the attack.

The Pentagon is expanding its war-fighting footprint in the Middle East following the death of a fourth U.S. service member amid nightly strikes against Iran.

The US House passed a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill that includes a contentious provision to establish a US-Israel defense technology cooperation initiative.

France’s public-health agency confirmed a 36% rise in mortality during a late-June heat wave that surpassed the toll of the previous summer. Officials are now calling for stronger heat-risk strategies as extreme temperatures impact the nation.

This 123 agreement creates a legal framework for U.S. nuclear power projects in Saudi Arabia, drawing criticism due to concerns over proliferation risks.

A restaurateur is facing prosecution for serving imported ants as a garnish, violating food safety regulations that restrict permitted edible insects.

Daniel Siad, a modeling agent linked to Jeffrey Epstein in U.S. documents, was found dead in Colombes. French authorities are pending a post-mortem examination.

President Trump has issued a threat to destroy Iranian infrastructure for every vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning follows significant casualties and rising oil prices during the ongoing conflict.

Tehran has rejected a U.S. ultimatum regarding maritime interference, warning that strikes on its infrastructure will trigger attacks on regional facilities.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his administration cannot legally arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, shifting his strategy to calling for federal intervention.

Iraq's oil ministry states the war with Iran has cost the country $40 billion as shipping disruptions and rerouted exports hit the nation's energy sector.

Authorities have converted Adolf Hitler's birthplace into a police station to neutralise its toxic legacy and deter neo-Nazi sympathisers from the site.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned Asian leaders at an ASEAN gathering that Iran’s efforts to regulate the Strait of Hormuz threaten global maritime order.

Daniel Siad was found dead at his home in Colombes while under investigation for human trafficking and sexual assault allegations. His death has drawn criticism from survivors and advocates who argue that delays in the legal process prevented victims from achieving justice.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reversed his pledge to detain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after confirming that the city lacks the legal authority to enforce International Criminal Court arrest warrants.

Traditional manufacturing-led economic models are facing scrutiny as global policymakers shift their focus toward service-oriented growth strategies.

The Pentagon is facing legislative resistance after requesting $87 billion in supplemental funding for the conflict. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that failing to approve these funds could impact military readiness, training, and payroll.

Ukrainian drones hit two major Wildberries logistics centers in Russia, resulting in 15 injuries and significant damage to the company's facilities.