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AI summaryPresident Donald Trump threatened to use military force against Oman if it collaborates with Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz. The threat, made during a cabinet meeting, followed reports of talks between Oman and Iran over joint management of the strategic waterway. The US Treasury separately warned of sanctions against Oman if it facilitates tolls in the strait.
AI summaryNorway and France have announced a defence pact under which Norway will join a French-led nuclear deterrence initiative, reflecting European concerns about reliance on the US. Russia has warned it will take necessary measures if nuclear weapons appear in Scandinavia.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump says Iran is 'very much intent' on a deal but his administration is 'not satisfied' with current terms. Trump vowed the Strait of Hormuz will remain open to all, as the White House dismissed Iranian reports of a provisional agreement as a 'complete fabrication.'
AI summaryKenneth Iwamasa, the live-in assistant to actor Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison for injecting the 'Friends' star with a fatal dose of ketamine. The sentencing concludes the prosecution of five people linked to Perry's death in October 2023.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump told a cabinet meeting that the US is 'not satisfied' yet with the terms of a deal being negotiated with Iran, though Tehran is 'very much intent' on reaching an agreement. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited 'some progress' in talks, while the White House has branded a reported draft agreement a 'complete fabrication'.
AI summaryA Washington state man faces federal charges for allegedly throwing a coconut-sized rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal off Maui. His lawyer says he was trying to protect sea turtles, but the incident has sparked outrage and calls for prosecution.
AI summaryMuslims in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, gathered for Eid al-Adha prayers despite an Ebola outbreak that has led to restrictions on gatherings. Health officials say the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, poses a 'very high' risk, with no vaccine or treatment available. Community resistance has complicated response efforts, including the burning of two treatment centers.
AI summaryA temporary UFC arena is being built on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 event marking the US 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday. The UFC Freedom 250 event will feature a 5,000-seat arena and two championship fights, with the UFC spending around $60 million on the project.
AI summaryActivists backed by the Philippine Catholic Church have launched an independent fact-finding body, the EJK Truth Commission, to document extrajudicial killings during former President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug crackdown. The commission, led by a bishop and an ex-ICC judge, aims to preserve victims' stories and recommend prosecutions, while Duterte's ICC trial is set to begin in late November.
AI summaryOver 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered at Mount Arafat for the spiritual peak of the Hajj, enduring intense heat and regional tensions. The pilgrimage, a pillar of Islam, culminated with the circling of the Kaaba in Mecca.
AI summarySouth Korea has formally announced plans to build its first nuclear-powered attack submarine by the mid-2030s, with US endorsement but lingering disputes over construction location, nuclear fuel supplies, and trade commitments. Analysts note the program is part of a broader regional undersea arms race involving China, North Korea, and Japan.
AI summaryNorth Korea announced Wednesday that it tested a newly developed lightweight multi-purpose missile launching system and tactical cruise missiles, with leader Kim Jong Un overseeing the exercise. State media said the tests evaluated a special mission warhead for tactical ballistic missiles and demonstrated progress in modernizing the country's artillery and missile forces.
AI summaryA chemical tank implosion at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview, Washington, has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, with nine workers still missing. The incident, which occurred early Tuesday, has prompted a recovery operation amid concerns about hazardous materials.
AI summaryA push by President Donald Trump to redraw congressional districts in Southern states has hit obstacles, with a federal panel blocking Alabama's new map and South Carolina senators rejecting a proposal targeting Rep. Jim Clyburn's district.
AI summaryThe Trump administration has proposed allowing federal agencies to require employees to sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent leaks to journalists. The draft form, released by the Office of Personnel Management, could lead to civil and criminal penalties for violators. Critics warn it could expand secrecy beyond traditional classifications and deter whistleblowing.
AI summaryA train collided with a school minibus at a level crossing in Buggenhout, Belgium, killing four people, including two children. The minibus, carrying seven children and two adults, reportedly drove through closed barriers. Five children were injured and hospitalized, while no one on the train was hurt.
AI summaryDuring PM Shehbaz Sharif's visit to Beijing, China and Pakistan issued a joint statement reaffirming their strategic partnership, focusing on CPEC expansion, Gwadar port development, and regional stability. The visit also addressed climate resilience in CPEC 2.0 and reaffirmed Pakistan's one-China stance.
AI summaryA section of the Seosomun Overpass in western Seoul collapsed on Tuesday, killing three people and injuring three others during a demolition-related safety inspection. The incident prompted campaign suspensions, transportation disruptions, and a government-ordered investigation.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has demanded that several Muslim-majority nations, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan, sign the Abraham Accords as part of a potential deal to end the Iran war. The proposal has met with resistance from Pakistan, skepticism from Gulf states, and criticism from analysts who question its timing and logic.
AI summaryUS Central Command conducted self-defence strikes on Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to lay mines in southern Iran, as Iranian negotiators arrived in Qatar for talks to end the war. Iran denounced the strikes as a 'gross violation' of the ceasefire and warned of consequences, while signalling that negotiations remain ongoing.