Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman amid strait tensions
Iran seizes Barbados-flagged oil tanker in Gulf of Oman while establishing new toll system for crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
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Rubio’s message: “We await Iran’s response” – “We won’t negotiate with Tehran over Hezbollah”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio awaits Iran’s response to Middle East peace proposal while ruling out direct negotiations with Tehran over Hezbollah.
Trump insists Iran ceasefire holds despite attacks on US destroyers
Trump maintains Iran ceasefire remains active despite naval clashes in Strait of Hormuz involving US destroyers and Iranian forces with retaliatory strikes.
Indonesia volcano eruption kills 3, leaves 20 missing
Deadly volcano eruption in Indonesia’s Maluku Islands kills 3 hikers and leaves 20 missing as ash cloud reaches 10km high threatening nearby communities.
Rubio’s unique gift to the Pope: “What do you give someone who has everything?” (Video)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio surprises Pope Leon XIV with an unusual glass football gift during Vatican visit aimed at diplomatic reconciliation.
UAE exports oil through Strait of Hormuz using tankers with disabled transponders
UAE successfully exports 6 million barrels of oil through Strait of Hormuz using tankers with disabled transponders to avoid Iranian attacks amid regional conflict.
Germany: Hostages held at bank during cash transport attack
Breaking: Hostage situation unfolds at German bank after cash transport attack. Major police operation underway in Rhineland-Palatinate as gunman holds employee.
Trump prepares for Xi Jinping summit as Iran conflict shifts US-China dynamics
Trump meets Xi Jinping amid Iran crisis as China leverages US vulnerabilities for trade and Taiwan concessions in crucial Beijing summit.
FBI director Kash Patel under fire for gifting whiskey bottles with his name and bureau logo
FBI director Kash Patel faces controversy over distributing custom whiskey bottles with his name and bureau logo to staff and contacts.
Lavrov warns West: “No leniency” if Victory Day events disrupted
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov threatens Western nations with “no leniency” over Ukraine support and Victory Day interference warnings.
Russia runs secret hacker school teaching disinformation and election sabotage
Investigation reveals Russia’s GRU operates secret hacker school at Moscow’s Bauman University, training students in cyber warfare, election interference tactics.
Brazil: Customer stabs hairdresser in neck over bad haircut
Shocking video from São Paulo shows angry customer stabbing hairdresser in neck over dissatisfaction with month-old haircut in Brazilian salon.