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US Consulate in Erbil Targeted by Drone Strike; Security Forces Strengthen Defenses
A drone attack was reported in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, on Monday local time. According to local security officials and U.S. sou
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International Coalition Downs Seven Drones Attacking Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan
The Counter-Terrorism Service of the Kurdistan Region Security Council (KRSC) in Iraq announced on the 18th that Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region
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India Bans Nationals from Working on Ships in Unsafe Strait of Hormuz
The Directorate General of Shipping of India recently issued an urgent directive explicitly prohibiting domestic shipping companies and related operators f
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US Navy Intercepts Tanker in Persian Gulf to Counter Iranian Influence
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) recently confirmed that during a blockade operation in the Persian Gulf, U.S. forces successfully intercepted and disabled t
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Former Nepal Deputy PM and Interior Minister Sentenced in Refugee Scam
The Kathmandu District Court in Nepal delivered a landmark verdict this week in a high-profile fraud case involving "fake Bhutanese refugees." Top Bahadur
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US Navy Intercepts Iranian Tanker in Arabian Gulf to Enforce Sanctions
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed this week that U.S. forces successfully intercepted and disabled the Curaçao-flagged oil tanker "M/T Belma" during
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US Central Command assists two merchant ships navigating through Red Sea crisis.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) recently confirmed that, as the blockade of shipping in the Red Sea and surrounding waters intensifies, U.S. forces have tak
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Iran's Parliament Speaker: Diplomatic Doors Remain Open Despite Rising Regional Tensions
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, recently stated that despite the renewed military friction between the United States and Iran
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Iran's Parliament Speaker Says Ceasefire Channels Remain Open Amid Rising Tensions
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf recently stated publicly that despite the recent escalation in military tensions between Iran and the U
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US Immigration Authorities Suspend All Vehicle Stops Following Two Fatal Shootings
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced the immediate suspension of all vehicle stop operations related to immigration enforcemen
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Spain Reaches First World Cup Final in Sixteen Years After Victory
The Spanish men's national football team has advanced to the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 2-0 victory over France in the semi-finals, marking t
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Japan Mandates AI Labeling for Campaign Content to Prevent Election Misinformation
Japan has recently adopted new election regulations requiring that AI-generated images and videos used on social media must be clearly labeled. The rules a
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US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Halts Traffic Stops to Reduce Risk
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced a suspension of vehicle stop operations related to immigration enforcement. This decision
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CDC Investigates 7,000 Cyclospora Cases in US, Urges Food Safety Awareness
According to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis nationwide in
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Cuba Faces Third Nationwide Blackout Amid Fuel Shortages Caused by U.S. Embargo
Cuba has recently experienced its third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days, marking the fifth such occurrence since 2026. According to the state-run
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Sudanese Armed Forces Seize Fash-Fashn as Civil War Situation Worsens
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced that the 13th Brigade of the 4th Infantry Division has secured control of the Blue Nile town of Fashfun, followin
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Israel and Lebanon Hold Sixth Round of Peace Talks in Rome
Israel and Lebanon have commenced direct negotiations and their sixth round of peace talks at the U.S. Embassy in Rome, Italy, marking a significant milest
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Trump Scraps Proposal to Impose 20% Tariff on Cross-Strait Cargo Ships
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of a proposal to impose a 20% fee on cargo ships transiting through the strait. This decision ha
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Iran Fires Shells at UAE Oil Tanker, Sparking International Concern
Iran recently fired shells at two oil tankers linked to the United Arab Emirates in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in one sailor's death and leaving eight
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US Military Reinstates Maritime Blockade Measures to Counter Vessel Attacks
The U.S. military recently announced the resumption of a naval blockade, effectively restarting measures that had concluded on the 17th of last month. The
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Iran's Ahmadinejad denies allegations of ties with Israel, slams 'political persecution
The New York Times recently cited sources as saying that former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has been placed under house arrest, allegedly due to
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Russian anti-war figure Najezhkin detained for sharing Navalny video.
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin was recently detained by Russian authorities for posting a video of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny on hi
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EU imposes sanctions on Sudan's gold trade to cut conflict funding.
The European Union has recently imposed sanctions on Sudan's gold trade, accusing the country's gold industry of being a key financial lifeline for armed c
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UK designates Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist organization.
The British government has formally announced that it will designate Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization and compre