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Al Jazeera38m ago

Iran live: Israel bombs Tehran oil depots; attacks on Gulf states continue

Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE report more attacks despite assurance from Iran's president that the strikes will stop.

Al Jazeera1h ago

Huge fire rages at Tehran oil depot after Israeli attack

Footage captured a massive fire raging at the Shahran oil depot in northern Tehran following an Israeli strike.

Al Jazeera2h ago

Trump administration denies reports that Iran captured US soldiers

The head of Iran's National Security Council had claimed the US was misrepresenting the captures as combat deaths.

Al Jazeera3h ago

Doctors try to save girl as father was killed in Gaza Israeli attack

Doctors in Gaza try to save a girl who sustained injuries in an Israeli attack that hit her and killed her father.

South China Morning Post3h ago

Iran vows more attacks in Gulf despite president’s apology

New York Times World3h ago

Russia Attacks Kharkiv and Kyiv in Ukraine

At least 10 people were killed when a Russian missile hit a five-story apartment building in the city of Kharkiv, and Kyiv and several other regions also came under attack.

Al Jazeera4h ago

Smoke rises from a Dubai tower after attack

Video shows smoke rising from a Dubai tower after shrapnel damaged the residential building and set a car on fire.

Al Jazeera5h ago

More than 30 injured in nightclub bombing in northern Peru

Peru has experienced an uptick in organised crime, including extortion, a trend analysts link to government corruption.

The Guardian World5h ago

Bombing at nightclub in Peru injures 33 people, including minors

<p>Explosion happened in pre-dawn hours at Dalí nightclub in the province of Trujillo along Peru’s northern coast</p><p>A bombing at a nightclub in Peru has injur

Anadolu Agency World7h ago

Thousands march in London demanding end to US, Israeli attacks against Iran

US, Israel 'are creating murder, mayhem across Middle East' and UK 'promotes' this, organizers say

South China Morning Post9h ago

Will the US attack on Iran push North Korea even closer to Russia and China?

South China Morning Post10h ago

UK child killer Ian Huntley dies after prison attack

Anadolu Agency World1d ago

Türkiye's Chief of General Staff attends NATO video teleconference meeting

Regional defense, security issues discussed

Anadolu Agency World1d ago

Azerbaijan says it prevented ‘provocations, intelligence gathering’ by Iran’s IRGC

State Security Service says IRGC sought targets like Baku-Ceyhan oil pipeline, among others, to ‘create panic among public,’ according to state media

AllAfrica Top Stories1d ago

Liberia: Liberia Eyes Blue Economy Boom

[Liberian Observer] The Liberian government is stepping up efforts to unlock the economic potential of its vast marine resources, with officials announcing a major National Fisheri

Xinhua World3093d ago

UN roots for enhanced data collection to fix food security crises in Africa

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will avail financial resources and technical expertise to help African countries collect data on agriculture that is key

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- US-Iran conflict escalates: The United States and Israel have carried out successive strikes against Iranian military sites, causing extensive damage, and Iran has responded with drone and missile attacks. Six US soldiers were killed in an Iranian drone strike; President Trump attended their repatriation and said US targets in Iran would expand. Satellite imagery shows damage to multiple Iranian bases. Iran’s president apologised for certain actions but Tehran and allied groups continue attacks across the Gulf and against US-linked positions, including an assault on the US embassy compound in Baghdad. Analysts and reporters warn of growing regional spillover risks.
- Claims and denials: Iran’s National Security Council alleged US misrepresentation of some battlefield captures; US officials have denied reports that Iran captured US soldiers. The US and allied messaging on objectives in the campaign has been inconsistent, prompting questions about long-term strategy.
- International logistics and geopolitics: Laden Iranian vessels left a Chinese port reportedly carrying chemicals linked to rocket fuel production, a move noted given China allowed the departures while tensions with the US persist. Separately, the US is pressing Latin American partners: President Trump convened leaders in Florida to seek cooperation to “eradicate” transnational drug cartels.
- Ukraine: Russia conducted missile strikes including on Kharkiv and Kyiv regions; at least 10 civilians died in an attack on an apartment building in Kharkiv. Fighting continues across multiple fronts.
- Middle East humanitarian impact: Israel’s campaign in Gaza has caused civilian casualties; reports describe wounded children and deaths from strikes. The conflict has produced widespread displacement and mounting humanitarian concerns.
- Domestic and institutional items: The Florida Bar said it is not investigating a lawyer for President Trump, contradicting earlier correspondence. US universities are reassessing China partnerships, raising questions about who will fill gaps in research and academic ties. Hong Kong faces fiscal scrutiny as officials consider tighter budgetary discipline.
- Sports: In La Liga, Lamine Yamal scored as Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0, keeping Barcelona four points clear of Real Madrid.
Overall, the dominant global stories are the widening US-Iran-Israel confrontation with regional consequences, continued Russian attacks in Ukraine, diplomatic manoeuvring in the Americas, and rising humanitarian fallout in the Middle East.

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