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Iran responded by launching attacks on Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf. U.S. Central Command said the strikes were "in response to Iran's unwarranted and continued aggression" The strikes targeted Iranian air defense, ground control stations and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran talks are still on track, a diplomatic source says. The talks, conducted in coordination with the US, lasted into the early hours of this morning local time. The delegation was in Tehran as the US was striking Iran overnight. The discussions continued despite an overnight exchange of strikes between the US and Iran.
Afghanistan says 13 civilians killed by Pakistani airstrikes. Pakistan had previously said the strikes were in response to an attack on a military base in the country's east. The strikes were the first since the start of the Afghan war in March. The U.N. has confirmed that 13 people were killed.
The trip is the second by Hegseth as Pentagon chief, after another early last year. It is the latest in a series of visits to the island by top US officials. Gen Francis Donovan, the military commander for Latin America, visited Guantánamo and met Cuban military leaders late last month.
The president was referring not to Iranian oil, but Arab oil, TankerTrackers.com clarified. At issue remains the future of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A US official told CNN that the United States believes these strikes will not derail the negotiations.
US military’s Central Command says it launched more strikes on Iran on second day of renewed fire. The American attack, which lasted into Thursday morning in Iran, appeared more intense and wider than the day before. Tehran released little information on the extent of the damage. It did not elaborate on the damage done by the strikes, which it sa
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The United States and Iran engaged in some of the most intense fighting overnight since all-out hostilities in the ongoing US‑Israeli war on Iran were halted on April 8. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said US strikes, which hit targets including Sirik, Jask, Minab, Qeshm Island and the port of Bandar Abbas, had caused major damage to a telecommunications tower in Sirik.
Knicks fans across NYC stunned by historic comeback during Game 4 win. Videos and pictures showed fans cheering, clapping, hugging and reveling in the unbelievable moment when the Knicks won by one point after a 29-point deficit. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had NYC Links livestream the game in response to MSG postponing its watch party.
Omar Artan was set to be the firs World Cup referee from Somalia. He was denied entry to the United States by FIFA officials. The U.S.’s highly unusual move to deny a FIFA-appointed match official permission to enter a World Cup host country drew outrage.
The match was brought to a halt in the 21st minute as thunderstorms and lightning forced players off the pitch. The incident in Orlando followed last week's warm-up game between Saudi Arabia and Puerto Rico in Austin, Texas. While the Q2 Stadium will not host any World Cup matches, two stadiums in Texas will be used during the tournament.
Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho are interested in securing Man City’s Josko Gvardiol this summer. The defender joined Man City from RB Leipzig for a reported fee of around €90M in 2023. Jose Mourinho targets wantaway Manchester City defender as hallmark Real Madrid signing.
The U.S. immigration system is making things more difficult for travelers from around the globe to enjoy the World Cup. So far, incidents involving US entry for participants from Iran, Iraq, and Somalia are fueling controversy and leading to questions about FIFA’s ability to hold a tournament with equal access for all participants.
The sea drone is operated by Task Force 59, the US Navy's first unit dedicated to unmanned systems which was created in 2021. The US began deploying it in the Middle East in March. Sea drones have been increasingly used in the war between Ukraine and Russia, as BBC Verify has reported previously.
The US Central Command on Wednesday disputed Iran’s claims that the Strait of Hormuz is closed. It said commercial ships are continuing to transit in and out of the passageway. At the center of the dispute is Iran's blockade of the Strait, a vital shipping route for global oil and natural gas.
Yusufu Mieraili and Bilal Mohammad were arrested shortly after the Aug. 17, 2015, bombing of the Erawan shrine. Authorities identified 17 suspects in connection to the blast but only three were apprehended. The two men allegedly confessed during the initial questioning but pleaded not guilty when the trial began in 2016.
The two men were found in the middle of the night. They had been on a hiking trip in the Himalayas. The two men are now recovering in a hotel in the city of Kathmandu. The pair were on their way back to the UK when they were found. They are now in the process of getting back on their feet.
Pratt failed to advance in the mayoral election after being edged out by Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman. Kimmel once again referenced Pratt, but did not address the backlash. Pratt has not responded publicly to news of his defeat, except to post a cryptic image of a lone duck on a lake.
The tech billionaire became the latest powerful figure linked to Epstein to testify before the House Oversight Committee in a closed-door deposition. Gates explained that he first met Epstein through people he trusted in his professional and philanthropic work in 2011 — three years after Epstein had pleaded guilty to soliciting a minor for prostitution in Florida.
Apple agrees to turn on 'stolen device protection' by default. This stops thieves being able to change passwords and reconnect to a network to sell the device. Since the joint work began, Apple has seen a significant reduction in stolen phones being successfully reactivated. The Metropolitan Police and Apple will share data on stolen phones to help the force track whether devices reappear in circulation.
"There is no justification for the violence and disorder that we saw," he said. The death of Henry Nowak sparked anti-immigration protests and clashes with police. A 30-year-old man from Sudan appeared in a Belfast court charged with attempted murder in a stabbing attack that left a man seriously injured.
SpaceX credits Musk with being the “driving force” behind its growth, innovation and success. The company warns that finding a replacement with the same skills and experience as Musk would be time-consuming, if not nearly impossible. Musk will hold the majority of a special class of shares, giving him control over decisions related to company strategy, finances and personnel.
A New York Times analysis of a satellite image and videos suggests that U.S. strikes hit a drinking-water facility in Iran early Wednesday. The Times found that strikes had destroyed what appeared to be a drinking water facility near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday morning. Iranian state media also reported Wednesday that the strikes had damaged water facilities, disrupting supplies for thousands of people.
Geoffrey Wall, 59, of Barrie, Ontario, operated as an airline captain despite lacking an Airline Transport Pilot License. Investigators allege Wall flew more than 900 domestic and international flights during that period and used fraudulent licensing documents to misrepresent his qualifications to both Air Canada and Transport Canada. Transport Canada has already fined Wall for not possessing the proper license to serve as an aircraft captain.
President Donald Trump was warned that he will re-escalate U.S. aggression if Iran doesn't come to an agreement. The exchange marks a rare and critical moment of direct engagement between Trump and Tehran leadership. Iran is not simply a diplomatic adversary but a regime whose strategy is built on terrorism, proxy warfare and hostility toward the United States.
Three Indian seafarers found dead after US strike on tanker off Oman, Indian minister says. Indian Ports, Shipping and Waterways Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced on X that three Indians missing after a prior American strike on the tanker Settebello had been killed. The announcement came after an Indian official said a prior U.S. strike on a different vessel nearby killed three Indian mariners.
US-Iran talks are still on track, a diplomatic source says. The talks, conducted in coordination with the US, lasted into the early hours of this morning local time. The delegation was in Tehran as the US was striking Iran overnight. The discussions continued despite an overnight exchange of strikes between the US and Iran.