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An Israeli missile struck a waterfront building in Tyre while an Al Jazeera journalist was on air, interrupting the live report and highlighting risks to civilians and media in border areas.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong, chairman and former CEO of Williams Companies, to fill Markwayne Mullin’s U.S. Senate seat through the end of the year—a move that installs an energy executive in federal office.
TVN 2 reports that merchants in Río Abajo are preparing for the Vía España widening; shops located on the public easement must relocate to make way for the project.
A World Bank Group delegation met with Panama’s Ministry of Economy and Finance; Panamanian officials stressed consolidating strategic alliances to dynamize the economy, attract investment and promote development.
President Trump has named Oklahoma lawmaker Markwayne Mullin to head the Department of Homeland Security, tasking him with overseeing a contentious crackdown on migrants that could reshape U.S. enforcement and affect migration flows through Latin America.
IFARHU is considering barring cash withdrawals of the PASE-U subsidy to better control use and modernize payments, a change that could shift beneficiaries toward digital access.
PBS reports that American national Dennis Coyle, detained in Afghanistan in January 2025 on unspecified allegations, has been released after more than a year in custody.
An Al Jazeera opinion warns Keir Starmer’s Iran policy risks repeating the mistakes of the 2003 US-UK invasion of Iraq, arguing the British government has learned no lessons.
Luz Graciela De Calzadilla, director of the national meteorological institute, warned of growing climate challenges and urged greater state support for meteorologists, hydrologists and technical staff vital to sectors like agriculture and energy.
Iranian leaders, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, have denied that talks with the United States are underway, underscoring uncertainty about contact between Tehran and Washington.
Indian authorities have detained six Ukrainian nationals and one American accused of crossing into Myanmar to train armed groups in drone warfare, a case handled under anti-terror laws.
As Argentina marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup, the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo — a leading human-rights group — face cuts under President Javier Milei, raising concerns about memory and accountability.
Pakistan has offered to host US-Iran talks as Turkey and Egypt also press for mediation; analysts caution the gulf between Washington and Tehran remains wide.
Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the effective annexation and occupation of southern Lebanon, proposing a new border that would extend Israeli control and risk heightened regional tensions.
The FCC added foreign-made consumer routers to its Covered List to push Chinese manufacturers toward onshoring, but analysts warn limited US manufacturing capacity could hinder the plan.
The populist far right has failed to turn recent momentum in Europe into decisive electoral victories, raising questions about its long-term prospects and political influence.
Cluster munitions scatter numerous submunitions over wide areas, creating acute civilian hazards and long-term unexploded ordnance risks; analysts warn these characteristics complicate defence and post-conflict recovery.
Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesman said coexistence remains essential despite Iranian attacks, signaling a diplomatic push to avoid wider escalation in the Gulf.
Japan plans to soften its description of ties with China in the 2026 diplomatic bluebook, prompting Beijing to blame Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan for recent tensions.
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong arrives in Hong Kong for a three-day visit—his first since taking office—to meet officials and inspect sites in the Northern Metropolis after attending the Boao Forum.