UAE condemns Iran for attacking ADNOC vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The UAE accused Iran of attacking two ADNOC vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it piracy and a threat to global energy security. No injuries were reported in the incident.
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Ukrainian drone attacks resumed in Moscow hours after a CIA director's visit, marking an intensification of aerial warfare. The strikes reflect Ukraine's expanded targeting strategy and willingness to risk civilian casualties.
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Tropas israelenses ocupam casas palestinas na Cisjordânia após cerco de colonos
Soldados israelenses ocuparam residências palestinas em Qusra após colonos cercarem famílias durante dias. Israel afirma que a operação visa proteger moradores, mas palestinos denunciam apropriação de terras.
Iran May Launch Military Strikes This Fall as US Tightens Sanctions
Analysts warn Iran may launch military strikes against US bases and Gulf infrastructure this fall as Trump administration tightens economic sanctions and a ceasefire agreement deadline expires.
Yemen teeters on brink of all-out war as UN warns of escalating violence
UN warns Yemen faces its highest risk of renewed all-out war since 2022, as Houthi-government clashes intensify across multiple fronts with military and civilian casualties reported.
US signals indefinite naval blockade of Iran amid nuclear concerns
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declares the US can maintain an indefinite naval blockade against Iran, while VP Vance cites stabilizing energy prices and preventing nuclear proliferation as key objectives.
Military testosterone proposal sparks scientific debate over fitness standards
A proposed military testosterone initiative faces scientific scrutiny, with experts questioning whether hormone therapy aligns with evidence-based personnel policies.
USS Lincoln families report food shortages, broken plumbing during record deployment
Families of USS Abraham Lincoln sailors report food shortages, broken plumbing, and mental health crises during a record 200+ day deployment without port visits, raising concerns about crew welfare.
Bessent Signals Unprecedented US Measures Against Iran
Treasury Secretary Bessent announces the US will implement unprecedented measures against Iran, signaling an escalation in economic and diplomatic pressure.
Gaza police chief killed in Israeli drone strike as air raids resume
Israeli drone strike kills Gaza City police chief Colonel Jamal Abu Kamil and another person as air raids resume following week-long pause. Israel claims he was Hamas commander; Gaza police deny connection.
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors face dire conditions after 250+ days at sea
Thousands of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln have endured over 250 days at sea with food shortages, broken plumbing, and severe mental health concerns, prompting congressional demands for Pentagon accountability.
China's EV Exports Surge as Iran Conflict Disrupts Traditional Markets
China's electric truck manufacturers are experiencing a significant export boom, capitalizing on regional instability in Iran. The surge reflects growing global demand for EVs and China's competitive manufacturing advantage.
U.S. condemns Israeli settler siege of Palestinian West Bank homes as 'act of terror'
The U.S. ambassador condemned Israeli settlers' siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank village Qusra as a 'horrific act of terror,' while Israeli forces ordered residents to evacuate amid ongoing settler presence.
Putin's Visit to Disputed Islands Escalates Tensions With Japan
Putin visited the Kuril Islands, territory seized from Japan in WWII, prompting sharp criticism from Tokyo amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine sanctions.
Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt next week for Gaza peace talks
Jared Kushner plans to visit Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials to advance Gaza peace negotiations and discuss a potential peace plan.
WWII Memorial in Washington Vandalized with Graffiti and Bubbles
The World War Two memorial in Washington DC was vandalized with bubbles and graffiti, marking another incident of damage to the historic monument.
US vows indefinite naval blockade on Iran, escalates economic pressure
The US declares it can maintain a naval blockade on Iran indefinitely while pledging additional economic sanctions, escalating pressure on Tehran amid ongoing regional tensions.
UAE accuses Iran of attacking two ADNOC oil vessels in Strait of Hormuz
The UAE claims Iran attacked two ADNOC oil vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, though no injuries were reported. The incident marks escalating tensions in a critical global shipping corridor.
USS Lincoln conditions questioned as U.S., Iran spar over Strait control
Concerns mount over conditions aboard USS Lincoln while U.S. and Iran escalate competing claims over control of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.
Iran-backed Houthis clash with Yemeni forces as civil war risks reignition
Iran-backed Houthi rebels clashed with Yemeni government forces overnight into Thursday, killing dozens of troops and raising concerns of renewed civil war. Environmental damage from damaged tankers adds to regional instability.
Israeli Settlers Resume West Bank Siege After Eviction
Israeli settlers have resumed a siege against Palestinian families in the West Bank following an eviction, exposing the military's inability to control extremist groups in the occupied territory.
Israeli forces expel Palestinians from homes during West Bank settler operation
Israeli troops forced Palestinian families from their homes in Qusra village during an operation against settlers who had besieged residents and cut utilities. The incident reflects escalating settler violence in the occupied West Bank.
US unable to verify Israeli warnings of Iranian plots against Trump
US intelligence could not independently verify Israeli warnings of Iranian plots against Trump, raising questions about the credibility of threat assessments that prompted emergency security measures during his Turkey visit.
Officials Use Catering Truck, Secret Plane to Extract Trump from Turkey
U.S. officials orchestrated an unconventional evacuation of Trump from Turkey using a catering truck and secret plane transfer following credible Iranian missile threats, though U.S. intelligence could not independently verify Israeli warnings.
Hamas Signals Willingness to Disarm Under New Peace Framework
The New York Times opinion piece argues Hamas shows signs of willingness to disarm, endorsing a Board of Peace plan requiring weapon surrender as a path forward in Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution.