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Iran says it has set new rules for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran says vessels now need authorization from a newly created authority to transit the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint critical to global energy trade. Reports also say Iran coordinated passage for cargo ships and tankers after recent strikes and may impose tolls for transit .
Israel continues strikes in Lebanon despite ceasefire extension
Lebanon’s national news agency reported renewed Israeli attacks that killed at least eight people, while the health ministry said another air raid death toll rose to 14. The fighting underscores how fragile the U.S.-brokered ceasefire remains .
Israeli drones and gunfire kill more Palestinians in Gaza
Reports from Gaza say Israeli drones and gunfire killed four Palestinians and wounded several others over the last 24 hours. Additional deaths were reported in areas under Israeli military control in Rafah, highlighting the continuing civilian toll ,
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U.S. imposes enhanced screening for travelers from Ebola-affected countries
The State Department says U.S.-bound citizens and lawful permanent residents who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, or South Sudan within 21 days must enter through Washington Dulles for screening. The measure is tied to the Ebola outbreak and applies to all such passengers ,
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Ebola outbreak raises international health alarm
Health officials say suspected Ebola cases and deaths continue to climb in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring Uganda, with the WHO warning the situation could worsen. Canada is also testing a returning traveler out of caution, reflecting growing regional concern .
U.S. charges Raul Castro in major escalation against Cuba
The Justice Department unsealed murder charges against 94-year-old former Cuban President Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of a plane carrying critics of the Cuban government. Officials say the indictment includes conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals and other crimes ,
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China and Russia deepen ties after Beijing talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed more than 20 agreements covering trade, technology, and media. Xi said the bilateral relationship is at its highest point, signaling continued alignment between the two powers ,
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Lithuania scrambles after drone alert near NATO airspace
An emergency alert in Lithuania forced the prime minister and president to take shelter after a suspected drone was detected near the Belarus border. Officials say the incident is another sign that the Ukraine war is spilling into neighboring NATO territory ,
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Russia conducts major nuclear drills with Belarus amid NATO tensions
Global News reported that Russia launched major nuclear drills with Belarus while tensions with NATO remain elevated. The exercises add to regional anxiety as airspace incidents and drone threats continue .
SpaceX confirms plans to go public
SpaceX has confirmed plans for an initial public offering, with reporting describing a potential valuation that could make it the largest IPO in history. The move would mark a major milestone for Elon Musk’s aerospace and AI empire ,
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Global coverage flags a fragile security and diplomacy landscape
Across major outlets, the day’s headlines are dominated by conflict, border security, and geopolitical escalation, from the Middle East to Eastern Europe and the Caribbean. The overall picture is of heightened risk, with health, military, and political crises all moving at once ,
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