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An Afghan mother is demanding an international investigation after a Pakistani strike on a Kabul drug treatment center killed her son and hundreds of others. The attack has intensified tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Ukraine and Syria have agreed to cooperate on security after talks in Damascus, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The move signals Kyiv’s continued push to expand its diplomatic network beyond Europe.
Hamas’s armed wing says it will not discuss disarmament until Israel fully implements the first phase of the ceasefire. The stance highlights how fragile negotiations remain as fighting and diplomacy continue in parallel.
Dozens of migrants are missing and at least two have died after a boat capsized off the coast of Libya, highlighting the deadly Central Mediterranean crossing. The disaster adds to mounting concerns over irregular migration and maritime safety.
A wheat cargo ship sank in the Sea of Azov after a Ukrainian drone attack, killing one crew member and leaving two missing. The strike adds to worries over shipping security and global grain supplies.
Trump sharply escalated tensions with Iran in a profanity-laced post tied to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. The warning could rattle energy markets and shipping costs worldwide.
Rat infestations are spreading through Gaza’s displacement camps, worsening already dire living conditions for families sheltering in tents. The problem underscores the collapse of sanitation and the growing public health risks tied to the war.
Trump sparked criticism after using abusive language in a threat toward Iran, warning of heavy bombing if Tehran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The clash underscores how tensions in the Gulf can quickly affect global energy markets and trade routes.
Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed at least 14 people as Hezbollah fired projectiles into northern Israel and Israeli troops advanced deeper into southern Lebanon. The escalation raises fears of a broader regional conflict.
The U.S. rescued two aviators after their fighter jet was shot down over Iran, in a high-risk operation that could have wider geopolitical fallout. The episode comes amid long-running tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Trump warned Iran of severe consequences if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, as the rescue of a downed U.S. aviator added to rising tensions. The standoff could affect global oil prices and shipping costs, including in Panama.
Trump threatened Iran with more strikes unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz, as details emerged about the rescue of a U.S. aviator shot down in Iran. The standoff could affect global energy and shipping costs.
Trump threatened to escalate strikes on Iran if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, as details emerged about the rescue of a downed U.S. aviator. The confrontation could rattle global energy markets and shipping routes tied to Latin America.
Rising U.S. confrontation with Latin America is giving China more room to present itself as the region’s steadier partner. The shift could matter for trade, investment and diplomacy across Panama and the wider hemisphere.
Thousands of protesters in Iraq denounced what they called a senseless U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, warning that any escalation could engulf the wider Middle East.
President Donald Trump said a U.S. crew member missing after Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued. The incident comes amid escalating U.S.-Israeli attacks and mounting fears of a wider regional conflict.
Yemen’s Houthis say they carried out a missile strike targeting Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, adding to regional tensions tied to the Gaza war. The claim underscores ongoing risks to aviation, shipping, and Middle East security.
Iran says Iraqi ships are exempt from restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a step that could restore as much as 3 million barrels a day of oil flows. The move may ease some pressure on global energy markets, but it also underscores continuing instability in a vital shipping lane.
Most Americans oppose the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, creating an early political problem for President Donald Trump as the conflict deepens. The backlash could affect how far Washington is willing to escalate.
President Donald Trump said a second crew member from a downed U.S. F-15E fighter jet was rescued after a major operation in Iran. The recovery came amid a heavy firefight and renewed attention on U.S.-Iran tensions.