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At least 5 killed in Kyiv shooting, gunman shot dead during arrest
A gunman opened fire in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on Saturday, leaving “several” people dead, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko, as police launched a major operation to detain the suspect.
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Iran says it is reviewing new US proposals delivered via Pakistani mediation
Iran said it is reviewing new US proposals delivered through Pakistani mediation and has not yet issued a response, according to its security council.
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Gunfire near Hormuz: Indian-flagged ship says 'you gave me clearance to go, let me turn back' in distress audio
Though the incidents triggered alarm, officials confirmed there were no injuries or damage to the ships.
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French UN peacekeeper killed, three injured in south Lebanon, probe ordered; Macron blames Hezbollah
UNIFIL said its peacekeepers came under small-arms fire in southern Lebanon, leaving one dead and three injured while clearing explosives near a UN outpost.
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“Not in my interest at all”: Pope Leo XIV says he won’t debate Trump, will keep preaching peace
Pope Leo XIV says it is “not in my interest at all” to debate Donald Trump, as he addresses tensions sparked by criticism of his remarks on the ongoing conflict.
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Hezbollah official Qamati says Lebanon-Israel talks 'do not concern us', accuses Aoun for thanking 'murderer'
In a press conference in Beirut's southern suburbs, Qamati said his group was "not concerned with the negotiations being conducted by the state".
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MEA summons Iran envoy after reports of firing on Indian vessels near Strait of Hormuz
India is expected to summon Iran’s envoy after reports that two Indian vessels were fired upon near the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.
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Iran's supreme leader says 'valiant navy ready to inflict new bitter defeats on enemies' as talks with US stalled
Speaking on the sidelines of a diplomatic forum in Antalya, Saeed Khatibzadeh said there is still no timeline for a second round of talks between Tehran and Washington.
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Tanker fired upon by Iranian gunboats near Strait of Hormuz, says UKMTO
UKMTO says a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz was fired upon by gunboats linked to Iran’s IRGC, escalating tensions in the key shipping route.
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Around 20 vessels, including Indian-flagged supertanker, reverse course in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran-US standoff
About 20 vessels heading toward the Strait of Hormuz reportedly turned back toward Oman after Iranian military forces claimed the waterway had been closed, according to reports.
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No date for US talks until framework agreed, says Iran amid stalled negotiations
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister said negotiations with US cannot move forward unless there is prior agreement on the basic framework
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“Permits not given via social media”: Iran mocks Trump over Strait of Hormuz remarks
Iran has stepped up its online campaign against the US, using memes and satire to respond to Donald Trump’s remarks on the Strait of Hormuz dispute.
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Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir return after Iran diplomacy push as Hormuz tensions cloud peace talks
Iran’s military announced the closure of the strategic waterway once again on Saturday, only hours after briefly reopening it.
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Third US carrier USS Gerald R. Ford returns to Middle East deployment amid Hormuz standoff
USS Gerald R. Ford spent more than a month in the Eastern Mediterranean recovering from a laundry room fire that required port-side repairs.
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Iran reopens eastern airspace, six airports as Hormuz Strait status shifts amid US blockade tensions
According to the Association of Iranian Airlines , facilities now active include Imam Khomeini International Airport and Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, alongside airports in Mashhad, Birjand, Gorgan and Zahedan.
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Israel using “security” as excuse to occupy more land, says Turkey FM
Turkey Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan accused Netanyahu government of using security as an excuse, alleging Israel is not after its own security. Israel is after more land
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, accuses US of violating reopening deal
Iran’s military command says the Strait of Hormuz is back under “strict management,” accusing the US of violating commitments by maintaining its naval blockade, amid shifting signals on the waterway’s reopening and ongoing ceasefire-linked diplomacy.
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Marine traffic shows mixed movement in Strait of Hormuz amid reopening confusion
Strait of Hormuz remains in flux despite reopening claims, with tankers showing mixed movement, turning back, idling near Iran’s Qeshm Island, and facing conflicting navigation warnings amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.
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Trump shares 'The Peace President' post after claiming victory in Iran war: 'Trust Trump, not Panicans'
US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that he played a key role in resolving multiple global conflicts, including the India-Pakistan situation.
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Lights in VIP block, blackout in OT: Surgeon exposes Pakistan power crisis contrast
A viral video from a Lahore hospital has sparked concern after a surgeon alleged surgeries were disrupted due to power failure, as Pakistan continues to face widespread electricity shortages.
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‘See you in court’: Kash Patel threatens lawsuit over Atlantic report alleging ‘excessive drinking’ and misconduct
FBI Director Kash Patel has threatened legal action against The Atlantic over a report alleging misconduct, calling the claims “false” even as the publication stands by its reporting.
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Trump hints at ending Iran ceasefire, says US could ‘start dropping bombs again’
Trump warned he may not extend the Iran ceasefire and could “start dropping bombs again,” even as he hinted at progress in ongoing talks.
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'Book an appointment with a qualified psychiatrist': Iranian embassy on Trump's war victory remarks
Responding to Trump's victory claims, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Friday sharply criticised Donald Trump, accusing him of making misleading claims.
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Is Israel still bombing Lebanon despite Trump’s ‘enough is enough’ warning?
Israeli forces are reported to be demolishing homes in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, even as Donald Trump says such strikes are “prohibited” by the US.
