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Escalating Strikes on Saudi Infrastructure Trigger U.S. Diplomatic Evacuations and Troop Drawdowns
Deadly strikes on Saudi energy and airport facilities kill three, forcing the U.S. to evacuate diplomats and reduce regional troop levels.
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Europe Considers Anti-Drone Authority for Utilities Amid Security Risks
European governments are considering granting utilities and infrastructure operators new legal powers to deploy anti-drone systems amid rising hybrid threats.
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Hungary’s Magyar Pursues Orbán-Era Corruption While Preserving Border Fences
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar vows to prosecute Orbán-era corruption while upholding border fences and demanding EU budget flexibility.
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EU Foreign Policy Chief Accuses US Negotiators of Pushing Ukraine Toward Surrender
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated in the European Parliament that US negotiators have spent 1.5 years trying to push Ukraine into surrender.
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Sudanese Military Drone Campaign Leaves More Than 300 Dead Across West Kordofan and Abyei
A surge of military drone strikes across Sudan’s West Kordofan and Abyei has killed over 300 people, hitting civilian markets, fuel depots, and funeral gatherings.
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Marco Rubio Seeks Venezuelan Crude Processing in India to Ease Energy Markets
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Mumbai for a three-day visit aimed at easing global energy pressures and discussing crude refining with Reliance Industries.
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South African Swimmer Janine Lochrenberg Killed in Rare East Coast Shark Attack
A 65-year-old retired nuclear radiographer and musician was killed in a shark attack off Orient Beach in South Africa, prompting municipal beach closures.
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Prince Harry Sets Sights on Mending Royal Rifts
Prince Harry expressed a desire to reconcile with King Charles and Prince William, signaling a potential shift in deep-seated royal family tensions.
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Trump Administration Delays Patriot Interceptor Transfers to Ukraine
The Trump administration has delayed approval for Patriot interceptor transfers to Ukraine as Kyiv faces critical shortages and intensified Russian strikes.
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US Threatens European Firms With Severe Retaliation Over Satellite Spectrum Curbs
Washington warned European companies of devastating retaliation if the EU restricts American satellite operators, including SpaceX, from radio spectrum access.
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Multinational Search Underway After Pacific Vessel Flips With Dozens Aboard
Eleven people remain missing after a vessel capsizes off Baja California, leaving 16 survivors with injuries including suspected shark bites.
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Trump Defends Sanctions Relief for Moscow as Rifts Deepen Over Ukraine
Trump defended Russian sanctions relief to lower fuel costs and blamed Zelenskyy for prolonging the war, deepening a critical rift over Ukraine strategy.
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US Ambassador Condemns West Bank Settler Assault on Journalist
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned a brutal West Bank settler attack that hospitalized American photojournalist Heidi Levine, sparking fresh calls for accountability.
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St Petersburg Oil Terminals Suffer Direct Hits in Fatal Overnight Drone Assault
At least one person died and five were injured after overnight drone strikes hit oil terminals, warehouses, and digital infrastructure in St Petersburg.
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Iran Proposes Seven-Day Strait Reopening Plan Amid Ongoing Claims Of Regional Control
Iran pushes a seven-day peace plan for the Strait of Hormuz while claiming control of the vital oil route, as Brent crude hits a five-month high.
