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Rescue crews have recovered debris from a Boeing 737 cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea off Pakistan's coast. Five crew members are missing, and the search continues with the help of navy and civilian assets.
The United States and Iran have traded multiple rounds of strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran launching attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation. The exchanges threaten a fragile ceasefire and a memorandum of understanding signed in June.
Pakistani rescuers located and recovered the wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo plane that disappeared off the coast of Karachi with five crew members on board. The aircraft reported a navigational system problem before losing contact, and a search continues for the missing crew.
The US military conducted a second round of strikes on Iran, following President Trump's declaration that the interim agreement to end the war is over. Iran retaliated against US sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, prompting condemnation from those countries, while the US Treasury revoked a sanctions waiver.
The United States has carried out new waves of strikes against Iran, targeting missile and coastal defense sites in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over and vowed to hit Iran hard, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on Gulf states and claimed strikes on US-linked facilities. Oil prices surged amid fears of renewed conflict.
Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgolami said Iran's concerns about a US presence near its borders are rational and legitimate, despite Armenian assurances about the Trump Route project. Russian officials and experts have questioned the project's prospects and Russia's role.
US President Donald Trump declared an end to sanctions against Turkey, potentially clearing the way for F-35 sales, though legal obstacles and congressional approval remain. Turkey expects an initial delivery of six jets, but Greece and Israel have raised concerns.
A US initiative led by presidential adviser Massad Boulos proposes unifying Libya's rival governments, integrating institutions, and attracting American investment. The plan has gained backing from eastern-based figures including Abdul Hakim Belhaj, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with LNA deputy commander Saddam Haftar to discuss military unification and lasting peace.
As the US and Iran exchange strikes for a second night, Gulf countries hosting US military installations find themselves in a precarious position. From Bahrain and Kuwait to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, the renewed fighting threatens to disrupt the region, with Iran already targeting US sites in two Gulf states.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said the destruction of Iran's nuclear capabilities is 'important for the whole world' and called new US strikes 'completely justified' and 'absolutely necessary'. He also cited some 5,000 US flights from European bases as evidence of transatlantic cooperation, while acknowledging 'isolated cases' of base access restrictions.
Iran's strikes on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz have unraveled the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, prompting US military retaliation and new missile attacks. The escalation has drawn international calls for de-escalation while the US declares the memorandum of understanding 'over'.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has endorsed the recent US strikes on Iran as 'absolutely necessary,' citing Iranian violations of the ceasefire. The strikes came after attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, with other leaders urging diplomatic pressure alongside military action.
Pakistani authorities located the wreckage of a K2 Airways cargo Boeing 737 that went missing over the Arabian Sea. The plane had reported a navigation problem before losing contact. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed search and rescue operations and expressed sympathy for the five crew members.
A K2 Airways Boeing 737 cargo plane lost contact with air traffic control over the Arabian Sea near Ormara, Pakistan, on Tuesday night. Pakistani authorities have found the wreckage, and an ongoing search operation is focused on locating the five crew members, as reported by Deutsche Welle.
US President Donald Trump's recent statements on a potential F-35 sale to Turkey have highlighted divergent views between Washington and Jerusalem. Israeli defense officials worry about Turkey's ability to circumvent US restrictions and the regional implications, while Trump sees Ankara as a key NATO ally to bring back into the Western fold.
A Pakistan-registered Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by K2 Airways went missing off the coast of Karachi after reporting a navigation system problem. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with early flight data indicating a rapid descent into the Arabian Sea.
Three tankers, including a Qatari LNG vessel, were struck in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Qatar to summon Iran's deputy ambassador and warn of legal responsibility. The US revoked a licence for Iranian oil sales amid rising tensions over navigation fees and regional security.
India and Indonesia have agreed to deepen defense cooperation, with India supplying BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and Astra air-to-air missiles. The deal, reported to be worth around $630 million, was announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Jakarta, marking Indonesia as the third Southeast Asian nation to acquire the BrahMos system.
The UN Human Rights Council has unanimously condemned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for escalating violence in and around El Obeid, warning of an imminent risk of mass atrocities. The European Parliament has called on EU member states to designate the RSF as a terrorist organization, while UN officials and civil society urge immediate action to prevent further crimes and ensure accountability.
FIFA's decision to suspend a red card given to USA forward Folarin Balogun after an intervention from US President Donald Trump has ignited a firestorm of criticism. The move, which was made by FIFA's disciplinary committee, has drawn scrutiny from experts, former officials, and social media users, especially after Belgium eliminated the USA from the World Cup.