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Iran Has Launched Multiple Drones Towards Strait Of Hormuz: Report
Iran has launched multiple drones towards the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported on Friday, citing a US official who also said at least four drones were shot down by US aircraft.
Inside Trump's Blitzy Washington Revamp: Ballroom, Gardens And More
Trump's building blitz is among the most dramatic by a US president since Theodore Roosevelt championed a structural overhaul of the National Mall in the early 1900s.
High-Risk Iran Mission For Uranium Trump Considered, Then Walked Away From
Speaking from the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump said the operation was deemed too risky and would have required a major military effort. According to him, the mission would have taken at least two weeks to complete and involved transporting large amounts of equipment into the country.
"Righteous Anger": JD Vance Blames EU Migration Policy For UK Student's Murder
JD Vance's comments on the case of 18-year-old Henry Nowak sparked a swift denunciation from British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office, which rejected attempts to "interfere in our democracy."
Russia To Launch Own Smaller Version Of Elon Musk's Starlink In 2027
Ukraine said in January that Russia was using Starlink terminals to guide its drones into Ukrainian territory.
Trump Wanted Green Card Applicants To Go Home. Then Came A Warning From CEOs
On May 22, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that applicants for permanent status should apply from their home countries "except in extraordinary circumstances".
"No Point": Putin Turns Down Zelensky's Rare Appeal To Meet Him
Zelensky had on Thursday issued a rare direct appeal to the Russian leader and proposed a meeting between the two of them.
First "Universal Vaccine" Entirely Designed By AI Tested On Humans
The experimental jab is intended to be a "universal vaccine" which protects people against a range of viruses that have previously sparked deadly outbreaks including SARS, MERS and Covid-19.
WHO Announces $518-Million Plan To Fight Ebola Outbreak In Africa
So far there have been 381 confirmed cases in Congo and 62 confirmed deaths, according to Africa CDC. Uganda has recorded 19 cases and two deaths.
"Be Realistic": Iran Dismisses Idea Of Trump Meeting Mojtaba Khamenei
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran's supreme leader in March after the death of his father and predecessor Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
Video: Russia Amusement Park Names Ride After Nuke-Ready Missile 'Oreshnik'
The Oreshnik, which Russia first fired against Ukraine in 2024, and most recently last month, has a range of over 5,000 km (3,100 miles).
Iran Claims Fired Missiles On 2 US Warships, CENTCOM Says "Did Not"
It is the latest episode to shake a ceasefire announced on April 8 that has largely halted hostilities between Iran and the United States.
Unseen Photos Surface 37 Years After China's Tiananmen Square Protests
Thousands of people are estimated to have been killed on June 4, 37 years ago.
'Extremely Intelligent' Bear Attacks 4, Escapes Factory Through Locked Window In Japan
Authorities in Fukushima continue searching for a bear that injured four people before escaping an electronics factory by opening a locked window.
Watch: US Forces Board Oil Tanker Carrying Iranian Crude In Indian Ocean
The Davina was sanctioned in 2024 by the US Treasury, which said it had delivered oil from Iran to China.
Israel Secretly Sent "Elite" Troops To Azerbaijan For Ops In Iran War: Report
The quiet deployment in Azerbaijan is only one of the few military positions in the Middle East that gave Israel unprecedented access to Iran. The posting only shows how big of a role the neighbouring countries played to assist in operations against Tehran.
Astronauts On International Space Station In Evacuation Mode As Russians Fix Air Leak
The air leaks have been relatively minor in recent months but escalated on Monday from a pound of air per day to two pounds.
How Ukraine's Satellite Intelligence Move Is Saving Money, Time, Lives
The advantages of using this technology and imagery provided by Colorado-based Vantor extend beyond the precision of Ukraine's attacks.
"War Will End Only When It Ends In Lebanon": Iran's Araghchi Amid US Talks
Iran has made a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah a condition for any peace deal with the US to resolve the war, and restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
