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US and Iran continue indirect talks as Qatari mediators seek new truce
Qatari mediators are attempting to de-escalate tensions and facilitate indirect diplomacy between Washington and Tehran after a series of retaliatory strikes.
US strikes 90 targets in Iran as Tehran attacks Gulf nations
A wave of US airstrikes targeting Iranian military infrastructure has sparked retaliatory drone attacks across Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 3,535 as rebuilding begins
Authorities in Venezuela shift focus to reconstruction as the death toll from a rare earthquake doublet rises. Over 50,000 people are estimated to be unaccounted for.
Iran begins funeral procession for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Millions are expected to participate in the state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The event coincides with high-stakes diplomatic tensions and conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.
Pope Leo urges US to protect immigrants on 250th independence anniversary
Pope Leo urged the United States to welcome immigrants with compassion in a letter delivered during a symbolic visit to Lampedusa.
Iran postpones Ali Khamenei funeral amid ongoing US and Israeli strikes
Iranian authorities have delayed the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid ongoing military operations and security threats to mass gatherings.
Iran warns oil tankers to follow approved routes in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's joint military command warned oil tankers to follow approved navigation routes in the Strait of Hormuz or face a forceful response.
Oman proposes fee plan for ships using Strait of Hormuz despite US opposition
Oman has submitted a proposal to charge commercial vessels for navigation and security services in the Strait of Hormuz, which the US has rejected.
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps on talks
The United States and Iran have halted hostilities in the Persian Gulf, though both nations offer conflicting accounts of diplomatic negotiations in Qatar.
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait following U.S. strikes, threatens to end talks to end war
Iran has targeted Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. airstrikes, raising fears that a fragile ceasefire and diplomatic negotiations could collapse.
US dementia costs reach $818 billion, exceeding cancer and heart disease
A new study reveals the staggering economic burden of Alzheimer's and related dementias, with costs projected to reach nearly $1 trillion by 2050.
Iran strikes U.S.-linked targets and Bahrain following American airstrikes
Iran and the United States exchanged military strikes on Saturday, June 27, involving U.S. airstrikes on Iranian soil and Iranian drone attacks on Bahrain.
Israel and Lebanon sign US-brokered framework to dismantle Hezbollah
A US-mediated framework agreement aims to dismantle Hezbollah and restore Lebanese sovereignty, though the group has rejected the deal and warned of potential civil war.
US strikes Iranian targets after drone attack on cargo ship
US Central Command targeted Iranian facilities on Qeshm Island after a commercial vessel was attacked, marking the first US strike since a ceasefire extension.
US strikes Iran after drone attack on ship in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. aircraft carried out retaliatory strikes against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz following a drone attack on a Singapore-flagged commercial vessel.
US forces strike Iranian targets after drone attack in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military launched retaliatory strikes against Iranian coastal radar and storage facilities following a drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.