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Trump says Strait of Hormuz remains open as US seeks compensation
US President Donald Trump said Monday that the Strait of Hormuz is “open and will remain open,” announcing that his…
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Europe’s jet fuel reserves fall below one month as Gulf tensions threaten supply
Hormuz Risks Threaten Supplies: Renewed military conflict around the Strait of Hormuz—a route carrying about 20% of global seaborne oil…
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Extreme deadly heat claims more than 10,000 excess deaths in one week across Europe
Data collected from national mortality statistics across 27 European countries shows 10,650 excess deaths during the week of June 22-28,…
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51 dead, 39 injured as floods, landslides hit Bangladesh
At least 51 people were dead and 39 others injured following floods and landslides triggered by mansoon rains in different…
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US army launches third round of strikes against Iran
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday its forces have begun launching the third wave of strikes this week…
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Iran’s IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz ‘until further notice’
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz “until further notice”. “The Strait…
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Typhoon Wipha leaves 17 dead, affects over 514,000 in Philippines
At least 17 people were killed and more than 514,700 others were affected by Typhoon Wipha, locally known as Inday,…
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Twin earthquakes leave Venezuela reeling with over 4,100 dead
Adding to public anxiety, a magnitude 3 earthquake struck central Caracas on Friday, prompting residents to evacuate buildings, although no…
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France reports 131 drowning deaths since June 19 amid heatwave
France has recorded 131 drowning incidents since June 19 as the country continues to face intense heatwaves that have pushed…
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EU challenges Meta’s design practices over children’s online safety concerns
The Commission criticized Meta’s existing safety measures, saying current time-management tools can be easily bypassed, while parental controls require significant…
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