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WorldIran says it forced US warship to retreat from Strait of Hormuz as Washington denies missile strike report
Tehran, Iran. Iran said on Monday it forced a US warship to retreat from the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington denied Iranian media reports that the vessel had been struck by Iranian missiles. Iranian…
WorldMajor events that occurred on May 4
Washington, United States. The following are some of the major events to have occurred on May 4, ranging…
WorldUS backs Taiwan President Lai’s visit to Eswatini as China condemns trip
Mbabane, Eswatini. The United States backed Taiwan President Lai Ching-te’s visit to Eswatini, describing Taiwan as a “trusted…
WorldIran warns it will attack U.S. forces entering Strait of Hormuz after Trump escort pledge
Tehran, Iran. Iran on Monday threatened to attack any American military forces that attempt to enter the Strait…
WorldHezbollah officials cite heavy losses and political fallout from renewed conflict with Israel
Beirut, Lebanon. Hezbollah has suffered significant losses and political consequences since hostilities with Israel resumed, according to Hezbollah…
WorldTrump says U.S. to help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker reports projectile strike
Washington, United States. President Donald Trump said the United States would start helping to free ships stranded in…
WorldMerz says rift with Trump not linked to planned U.S. troop reduction in Germany
Berlin, Germany. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he must accept that President Donald Trump does not share his…
WorldIsraeli court extends detention of two activists arrested aboard Gaza-bound flotilla
Ashkelon, Israel. An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a…
WorldForeign activists from Gaza-bound flotilla appear in Israeli court after naval interception
Ashkelon, Israel. Two foreign activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla appeared before an Israeli court on Sunday after being…
WorldTwo women die after migrant boat capsizes near Calais on route to Britain
Calais, France. Two women died after a boat carrying about 80 migrants capsized near Calais as it tried…
WorldIsrael approves plan to buy new F-35 and F-15IA squadrons from Lockheed Martin and Boeing
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has given final approval for a plan to purchase two new combat squadrons of F-35…