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14 Killed, Dozens Injured In Israeli Airstrikes On Lebanon
Israeli airstrikes kill 14 and injure dozens in Lebanon including near Beirut hospital.
Iran, US Receive Draft Proposal For 45-Day Ceasefire, Hormuz Reopening
The proposal comes from Egyptian, Pakistani and Turkish mediators working to halt the fighting, the two officials said.
Pakistan Says It Will Repay $3.5 Billion In Matured Loan Deposits To UAE
Last week, authorities scrapped a blanket fuel subsidy and raised diesel and petrol prices for the first time in nearly a month to help government coffers weather a spike in oil costs arising from the war in the Middle East.
Israel Says Iran Still Has Over 1,000 Missiles Capable Of Reaching It
The estimate of 8,000 to 10,000 rockets in Hezbollah hands was reported by Israel's Army Radio.
How A US Rescue Mission In Iran Nearly Went Off Course After Aircraft Failure
Two MC-130 aircraft that had ferried some of the roughly 100 special operations forces into rugged terrain south of Tehran suffered a mechanical failure and could not take off, a US official said
Opinion: Opinion | How Iran Has Pierced The One 'Shield' That Protected America For 30 Years
The downing of the American F-15E and two A-10 Thunderbolt II lay bare the vulnerability of non-stealth, low-altitude platforms operating in contested environments.
'Khawateen' Group, Zakir Naik Speeches: Pak-Linked Module's India Ops
Investigators suspect that female cadres are being recruited separately and groomed to help spread propaganda, recruit new members, and support the broader network.
Ships With Qatar LNG Attempt First Hormuz Exit Since War Started
The potential pass through Hormuz may be ashot in the armfor Qatar, which supplied nearly a fifth of all LNG last year.
On NASA's Moon Mission, The Biggest Headache Has Been The Toilet
Since the astronauts are in microgravity, the toilet relies on air flow that pulls waste into the toilet and ensures the capsule stays clean.
How Netanyahu's Brother Led A Hostage Rescue Mission And Never Returned
While Hamas has released some Israeli hostages since the October 7, 2023, attacks, around 120 people are still believed to be in captivity.
Neuroscience Explains Why Teens Are Vulnerable To Social Media
Neuroscience reveals teen brain development makes them vulnerable to social media addiction and anxiety.
Is China Plotting A Coup In Hormuz? Top Indian Fund Star Sounds Alarm
"Even before the conflict the Indian economy was in trouble," Mukherjea said, pointing to weak earnings growth and slowing momentum. Now, "we'll have to work with expensive oil...a weak rupee, and rising interest rates."
"I Think The Kurds Kept Them": Trump On US Guns Sent To Iran Protesters
The protests began on December 28, 2025, after a sharp collapse of Iran's currency. This happened amid soaring inflation, state mismanagement of essential services, and worsening living conditions.
US Man Dies While Rescuing His Children At Florida Beach, Wife Calls Him A "Hero"
She described Ryan as a very loving and kind-hearted person and said that the 12 years they spent with him were the most special moments of her life.
US Military Blew Up Its $100 Million Aircraft In Iran. Here's Why
The damaged aircraft appear to be Lockheed Martin C-130 types, likely the MC-130J Commando II variant, valued at over $100 million, often used to infiltrate and exfiltrate troops into enemy territories for special operations.
Middle East Tensions Escalate as US-Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies; Global Oil Markets on Edge
Missile and drone attacks continue across the region; Strait of Hormuz crisis raises fears of global economic impact.
End To Iran War In Sight? 45-Day Ceasefire Being Discussed, Says Report
The hopes of a partial deal in the next 48 hours, a timeline within which Trump's threat to hit Iran's infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened, are slim.
How A Factory In China Adapted To Trump, Tariffs And Trade Turmoil
Tariffs brought chaos to many Chinese companies; the country's official purchasing managers' index contracted for much of last year, with April 2025 being its weakest reading since December 2023.
