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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until US behavior changes
Iran's Supreme National Security Council insists the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut to shipping until the US meets a series of stringent demands.
Netanyahu rejects Trump Gaza peace plan and demands Hamas disarmament first
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a U.S.-backed Gaza peace initiative, insisting that military positions will be maintained until Hamas fully disarms.
Israel rejects US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan, says Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, creating a public rift with the Trump administration over military withdrawal and disarmament demands.
Iran issues Trump surrender document with nine conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a list of nine conditions, including financial compensation and troop withdrawals, before reopening the Strait.
German military base spotted with drones near Patriot depot
Unidentified drones were sighted over the sensitive Bundeswehr military facility in Mechernich, heightening security anxieties following an explosive device incident at Leipzig airport.
M50 wrong-way crash leaves nine in hospital including eight teenagers
A wrong-way vehicle crash on Dublin's M50 motorway has left nine people in hospital, with one teenager in critical condition as Gardaí appeal for witnesses.
Iran issues list of new demands over Strait of Hormuz
Iran has issued an uncompromising set of demands to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, dealing a severe blow to hopes for a swift diplomatic resolution.
Houthis kill seven in missile and drone attack on Yemeni port of Mokha
Iran-backed Houthi rebels killed four troops and three civilians in an attack on the Red Sea port of Mokha.
Typhoon Dolphin hits China's east coast, over 1 million evacuated
Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China with maximum sustained winds of 42 metres per second, triggering massive evacuations and travel disruptions.
Turkey Confirms Key Detail About Makkah Defense Agreement
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed that the new trilateral defense pact between Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia functions under a collective security model mirroring NATO's Article 5.
Daniel Kinahan extradited from Dubai to face trial in Ireland
Suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan is returning to Ireland from Dubai on a government jet to face a charge of directing a criminal organization.
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced Israel's rejection of Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, refusing troop pullbacks until Hamas is fully disarmed.
Typhoon Dolphin prompts mass evacuations and flight cancellations in China
Typhoon Dolphin has triggered red weather alerts, mass evacuations, and widespread flight cancellations across China's densely populated eastern coast.
Saudi Arabia extinguishes fire at Jazan oil refinery after Houthi drone attack
A fire sparked by a reported Houthi drone attack at the Saudi Aramco refinery in Jazan was extinguished on Sunday with no injuries reported.
India economy well-insulated against US tariffs on Russian oil says expert
India's macroeconomic stability remains well-insulated against potential US tariffs on Russian oil imports, according to Anindya Banerjee of Kotak Securities.
Iran, Oman close to deal on Strait of Hormuz route; Tehran sets conditions for reopening
Iran and Oman are nearing a temporary maritime traffic agreement for the Strait of Hormuz, though Tehran conditions a full reopening on the US.
Two killed in helicopter crash while fighting Utah wildfire
Two individuals were confirmed dead following a helicopter crash while battling the Widemouth 2 Fire in Utah. Federal investigators have launched an inquiry.
Wildfires force 20,000 to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency
British Columbia declared a state of emergency after a rapidly advancing wildfire forced over 20,000 people to evacuate communities along Okanagan Lake.
Iran told US it won't charge ships using Strait of Hormuz, says Vance
US Vice President JD Vance announced that Iran has assured Washington it has no plans to impose transit fees on ships navigating the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Thailand school shooting death toll rises to nine after girl dies in hospital
The death toll from the mass shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School has risen to nine following the death of a hospitalized seventh-grade student. Fourteen others remain hospitalized in the wake of the tragedy.