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US Shoots Down Iranian Drone Near USS Abraham Lincoln
The US military shot down an Iranian Shahed 139 drone approaching the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln using an F-35 fighter jet. This incident heightens Middle East tensions amid a US military buildup. Iran signals readiness for talks with Trump emphasizing diplomacy.
Trump Confirms Talks with Iran on Nuclear Deal
US President Donald Trump and Iran indicate willingness for negotiations, focusing on fairness and national interests. Iranian Foreign Minister stresses sovereignty while talks resume in Turkey. UAE urges direct talks to avert conflict.
India-US Agree on $500B Trade Deal
India commits to buying US energy, defense, and aircraft; US cuts tariffs on Indian goods, boosting ties. Trump claims India will halt Russian oil imports. Piyush Goyal calls it India's strongest regional pact.
Russia Launches Massive Strikes on Ukraine
Russian forces resume drone and missile attacks on Kyiv, Kharkiv, Dnipro, and Zaporizhzhia after a moratorium, targeting energy infrastructure. A drone hit a minibus in Dnipro, killing 15 mineworkers. Kyiv agrees to multi-tiered ceasefire plan with allies.
Israel Partially Reopens Rafah Crossing
Israel allows 150 Palestinians to exit Gaza and 50 to enter daily via Rafah, closed since May 2024. Foreign journalists remain barred amid ongoing Gaza blockade. This follows limited diplomatic moves.
Pakistan Ends Counterterrorism Operation in Balochistan
Pakistani forces conclude a 40-hour operation killing 145 Baloch Liberation Army insurgents, 18 civilians, and 18 personnel. Government accuses India of backing BLA amid rising militant violence. Pakistan installs Sikh warrior bust at Kartarpur.
Nigeria Kills Senior Boko Haram Commander
Nigerian forces eliminate Abu Khalid, Boko Haram's deputy leader in Sambisa Forest, and 10 fighters during a Borno State raid. This weakens the insurgency amid ongoing operations. Similar reports from recent days.
IRGC Gunboats Attempt to Seize US Tanker in Hormuz
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy tried to stop a US tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, but it proceeded under US Navy escort. Incident underscores Gulf tensions with US deployments. No casualties reported.
China and Uruguay Sign Trade Agreements
Xi Jinping promotes multipolar world, inks trade and strategic pacts with Uruguay. Enhances economic cooperation amid global shifts. Part of broader diplomacy.
Venezuela Maduro Supporters Rally in Caracas
Thousands demand freedom for President Nicolas Maduro and wife Cilia Flores, arrested a month ago in US-led ouster. Protests mark ongoing political crisis. Colombia's Petro hails reset.
US Increases Tariffs on South Korean Goods
Trump administration raises import tariffs on South Korean autos, wood, and pharmaceuticals from 15% to 25%. South Korean and US officials reaffirm denuclearization commitments during talks. Impacts trade relations.
Greenland Warns US Against Arctic Control Attempts
Greenland PM cautions against US efforts to dominate the Arctic island, rejecting military force. Tensions rise over strategic interests. Russia offers to manage Iran's uranium to de-escalate.