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South African police airlift massive crocodile suspected of eating missing local

A massive crocodile suspected of eating a missing businessman was airlifted by helicopter from South Africa's Komati River after being euthanized....

Three suspected narco-terrorists killed in US military strike on drug-trafficking vessel in Eastern Pacific

SOUTHCOM said Tuesday that the U.S. military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific, killing three suspected narco-terrorists on a drug-trafficking route....

Zelenskyy blasts ‘absolute cynicism’ as deadly Russian barrage hits Ukraine before planned ceasefire

Russian drone and missile strikes killed at least 22 people and wounded more than 80 across Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blasted Moscow’s “absolute cynicism."...

US-backed pipeline proposal targets global reliance on Strait of Hormuz amid Iran threats

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is pushing Gulf states and the U.S. to develop alternative energy routes, reducing dependence on one vulnerable choke point....

German officials warn Islamist, far-left rhetoric driving spike in antisemitic attacks

Germany faces a "new normal" of antisemitism driven by Islamist and left-wing extremist networks, according to a nationwide report by the Central Council of Jews in Germany....

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Iran War Live Updates: Trump Again Shifts U.S. Focus on Strait, Pausing Day-Old Escort Mission

The president made the announcement in a social media post just hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio had affirmed the newly created mission, which bore little connection to the original justific...

In Venezuela, Trump Vowed to Show Accountability. But Secret Oil Deals Linger.

Trump officials and their Venezuelan allies have promised a new era of accountability to unlock Venezuela’s immense oil wealth. But the country’s oil industry remains a black hole....

Trump Looks for a Silver Bullet to End the Iran War. There May Be None.

The president is trying to ratchet up the economic pressure on Tehran, but Iran’s government is unlikely to make a deal without a big, face-saving compromise....

Rare Comet Appears Over New Zealand, Australia and South Africa

Known as C/2025 R3 PANSTARRS, the comet will be visible to stargazers using a telescope in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa....

Modi’s Triumph in West Bengal Elections Puts Him Closer to an Opposition-Free India

With his triumph in West Bengal state elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved closer to his dream of an opposition-free India....

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China hosts Iran's top diplomat just days ahead of Trump's high-stakes visit

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi trip to Beijing on Wednesday marks the first time he has visited China since the beginning of the Iran war....

Trump pauses U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz, cites Iran deal progress

President Donald Trump said he is pausing "Project Freedom," the U.S. military's bid to guide commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz....

Samsung crossses $1 trillion valuation as AI frenzy drives historic rally, lifting shares over 15%

The rally comes after the company reported an over eightfold increase in first-quarter operating profits last week....

In the global AI race, a sanctioned Chinese firm says cheaper models can still win

As China’s AI competition intensifies, SenseTime is shifting toward multimodal AI, lower-cost models and overseas expansion to remain competitive, co-founder Lin Dahua said....

South Korea's Kospi tops 7,000 to hit a new high as heavyweight Samsung surges 15%

Signaling diplomatic efforts for resolving the Middle East crisis were on track, Trump said the U.S. bid to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz had been paused. ...

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Trump says US to pause operation to guide vessels through Strait of Hormuz

"Project Freedom", which began on Monday, will be halted because progress has been made toward a deal with Iran, the US president says....

To stay or risk the 'Road of Death' - Ukrainian civilians trapped in frontline city

People in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky say they have been cut off from fresh supplies of food or medicine for months....

'Nothing will bring back my son': How 10 minutes of bombing by Israel shattered lives in Lebanon

The bombs started falling at 14:15 in the afternoon - bringing chaos and destruction across the country. ...

Bowen: Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risk of sliding back into all-out war

The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put the fragile Gulf ceasefire in serious jeopardy. ...

Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands

Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days. ...