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Houthis fire on Saudi Red Sea oil sites
Yemen's Houthi militants targeted Saudi oil installations in two Red Sea ports, extending a wider Gulf conflict into a major shipping route.
UN chief Antonio Guterres lands in Syria for first visit in 17 years
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres arrived in Damascus for a landmark visit, marking the first time a serving UN chief has traveled to Syria in 17 years.
Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes as summer attacks intensify
Deadly strikes by Ukraine and Russia killed at least 16 people as Kyiv expanded its deep-penetration drone campaign into Russian territory amid intensifying summer attacks.
Oman and Iran advance talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Iran are making positive progress in negotiations to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz amid severe regional maritime disruptions and volatile oil markets.
Berlin Pride van crash leaves one dead and 15 injured
A celebration at Berlin's annual Pride parade turned to tragedy when a vehicle plowed into a crowd near the Tiergarten park, leaving casualties.
US disables second merchant ship as Iran conflict spreads across Gulf
The US military disabled a second commercial vessel in Gulf waters as the expanding conflict with Iran shuttered critical energy corridors and pushed oil prices past $100 a barrel.
Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp joins UNESCO’s World Heritage List
Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp has joined the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking the first National Wildlife Refuge in the United States to earn the designation.
Kazakh President Tells Putin Ukraine War Should End During Siberia Summit
During a high-level summit in Siberia, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev delivered a public rebuke to Vladimir Putin, urging him to halt the war in Ukraine as deep drone strikes rattled Russia.
15 killed in latest attacks between Ukraine and Russia
Recent cross-border strikes between Russia and Ukraine have left a mounting death toll, with attacks impacting civilians, infrastructure, and neighboring NATO territory.
India education minister resigns as youth protesters end demonstrations
Indian youth protesters have ended weeks of demonstrations after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following nationwide anger over exam paper leaks.
Yemen’s Houthis fire missiles, drones at Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile and drone strikes targeting Saudi Arabia, hitting Aramco facilities in Yanbu and Jizan amidst escalating hostilities.
Iran Revolutionary Guards stop four ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps intercepted four commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz using warning shots, as regional tensions flared alongside drone strikes in Iraq and Jordan.
CJP ends 36-day protest after govt accepts all demands
The Cockroach Janta Party called off its nationwide protests after the government agreed to core demands, including the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
US expands airstrikes in Iran to target critical infrastructure and bridges
The United States has widened its aerial campaign against Iran to target critical infrastructure, bridges, and utilities following the collapse of an interim ceasefire over the Strait of Hormuz.
Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns following exam protests
Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stepped down following massive youth-led protests over examination paper leaks that sparked nationwide unrest.
India education minister resigns after youth-led protests over exam leaks
Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stepped down following intense nationwide protests led by the youth-driven Cockroach movement over compromised entrance exams.
Trump administration imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners
The Trump administration has enacted new trade levies affecting sixty economies, replacing temporary global duties that recently expired.
Houthis claim strike on Saudi Arabia as conflict deepens
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed a missile strike on southern Saudi Arabia, opening a volatile new front as regional conflict deepens and threatens energy routes.
Wildfires in France and Spain force more than 200,000 people to evacuate
Massive wildfires in France and Spain have forced more than 200,000 people to evacuate as emergency services battle unprecedented blazes near Bordeaux and Madrid.
Sonam Wangchuk ends 25-26 day fast following talks with government
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has called off his extended hunger strike after discussions with authorities over youth welfare, academic integrity, and student protests.