Mount Dukono Eruption Kills Three as Hikers Remain Missing
Mount Dukono erupted on Friday, killing three hikers and leaving at least 10 others missing on Indonesia's Halmahera island.
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US Strikes on Iranian Targets Push Oil Prices Past $100
U.S.-Iran escalation pushed Brent crude above $100 and rattled global equities as traders priced in fresh Strait of Hormuz supply risk.
American Forces Strike Iranian Ports Near Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military officials said American forces struck Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz after destroyers reported a coordinated maritime attack.
Israeli Airstrike Kills Hezbollah Commander in Beirut
Israeli military aircraft launched a precision strike against a high-value command target in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
Iran Reviews US Proposal as Hormuz Dispute Persists
Iran is reviewing a U.S. proposal to end the war while disputes over nuclear demands and the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
Rubio Meets Pope Leo XIV as Trump Vatican Tensions Grow
Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican as Trump criticism over the Iran war complicated a fence-mending visit.
Starmer Faces UK Election Test as Labour Braces for Losses
Keir Starmer faces a major electoral test as voters cast ballots across England, Scotland and Wales in contests that could reshape Labour politics.
Trump Says Iran Deal Possible as Israel Strikes Beirut
Trump said a deal with Iran remains possible while Tehran reviews a U.S. proposal and Israel escalates with a strike in Beirut.
Iranian Oil Exports Strain Under US Blockade
Iranian oil exports are under pressure as US naval enforcement and sanctions disrupt tanker routes and push storage facilities toward capacity.
Ted Turner Dies at 87 After Transforming Global News
Ted Turner, the CNN founder who changed television news and later became a major philanthropist, has died at 87.
Trump Pauses Project Freedom as Iran Deal Talks Advance
Trump paused Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz as US-Iran talks advanced, while satellite imagery raised questions about the cost of the conflict.
Rubio Says US Offensive Phase in Iran Is Over
Marco Rubio said the U.S. offensive phase in Iran is over, but the administration still faces unresolved nuclear, ceasefire and Hormuz risks.
Trump Demands Iran Wave White Flag as Talks Stall
President Donald Trump said Iran should wave a white flag of surrender as U.S. pressure, Hormuz security and nuclear talks remain unresolved.
Hegseth Denies US Capitulation in Hormuz Standoff
Pete Hegseth said the Iran ceasefire was not over as U.S. forces protected ships through the Strait of Hormuz under Project Freedom.
MV Hondius Waits Off Cape Verde After Hantavirus Deaths
The MV Hondius remains off Cape Verde after three deaths and several suspected hantavirus cases left nearly 150 people aboard.
Marine Volunteers Killed During Australian Yacht Rescue Attempt
Three people died after a Marine Rescue NSW boat capsized while responding to a yacht in distress off Ballina in heavy seas.
Xi Jinping Orders Probe After 21 Die in Hunan Factory Blast
Xi Jinping ordered a probe after a fireworks factory blast in Liuyang killed 21 people and injured 61 others in Hunan province.
German National Detained After Leipzig Car Attack Kills Two
Leipzig authorities detained a 33-year-old German citizen after a fatal vehicle incident in the city center.
Gutnick Testifies on Antisemitism After Bondi Attack
Sheina Gutnick described fear and public hostility toward Jewish Australians as a royal commission opened hearings in Sydney.
US Launches Project Freedom to Break Iranian Blockade
Washington moved to dissolve a maritime bottleneck in the Persian Gulf after weeks of escalating naval friction.