Iran’s military arsenal recovers faster than US estimates
Iran rebuilds military capabilities faster than US intelligence estimated, restarting drone production during ceasefire and potentially restoring full capacity within months.
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Ebola outbreak alarm in Congo: 671 suspected cases and 160 deaths
Congo reports 671 suspected Ebola cases and 160 deaths as authorities declare state of alert. WHO warns actual numbers may be much higher as outbreak spreads.
Trump may skip son’s wedding due to Iran crisis tensions
Trump reveals he may skip his son Don Jr.’s Bahamas wedding this weekend due to escalating tensions with Iran, calling the timing “bad” for the ceremony.
Putin and Xi discuss Iranian enriched uranium storage in Russia
Putin and Xi Jinping discussed transferring Iranian enriched uranium to Russia during high-level talks in China, Kremlin confirms.
Turkey: Court removes Özgür Özel as opposition leader
Turkish court nullifies 2023 CHP congress, removing Özgür Özel as opposition leader and reinstating Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to party leadership.
Feidias Panagiotou on Cyprus Issue: “It’s stupid not to change positions after 30 years”
Cypriot MEP Feidias Panagiotou sparks controversy with statements on Cyprus issue, arguing it’s “stupid” to maintain unchanged positions for 30 years.
Gaza flotilla: 19 Greek activists return to Greece via Istanbul
Greek activists from Gaza humanitarian flotilla intercepted by Israeli navy return home via Istanbul after international outcry over detention conditions.
US depleted half its advanced missile stockpile defending Israel
US used half its advanced missile stockpile defending Israel against Iran attacks, while Israel preserved its own weapons reserves, Washington Post reveals.
Everest: 274 climbers reach summit in one day – New historic record
Historic day on Mount Everest as 274 climbers reach summit in 24 hours, breaking previous record. Nepal’s climbing surge raises safety concerns about overcrowding.
Maldives: Optical illusion in cave led 5 divers to death – No escape
Five Italian divers died in Maldivian underwater cave after optical illusion led them into dead-end passage with no escape route and limited air supply.
Mango: Two climbers helped Jonathan Andic after father’s fall
New details emerge in the Mango founder’s death case as two climbers helped Jonathan Andic after his father’s fatal fall in Spain’s Montserrat mountains.
Sharia law enforced in Indonesia: Woman faints after 100 lashes
Indonesia enforces brutal Sharia law punishment as unmarried couple receives 100 public lashes for premarital sex, highlighting religious extremism.