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The United States has launched military strikes against multiple Iranian targets in retaliation for downing a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. The attack marks a dangerous escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran.
A Somali football referee says he endured an 11-hour immigration interrogation before being turned away from the United States. Omar Artan insists he had all the correct paperwork for his World Cup assignment.
The UN Security Council convened today to confront one of Africa’s most enduring security nightmares. The Lord’s Resistance Army continues to terrorize civilians across Central Africa despite decades of international efforts.
Afghanistan risks losing an entire generation to poverty and isolation as Taliban restrictions on women combine with economic collapse. UN officials delivered the warning as humanitarian needs surge past 23 million people.
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score as Argentina completed their World Cup preparations with a commanding 3-0 win over Iceland in Alabama. The victory extended Argentina’s unbeaten run to 35 matches.
The US and Iran exchanged military strikes Tuesday after a helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump blamed Tehran while Iran denied involvement and promised retaliation.
The US launched strikes on Iranian naval facilities Thursday in what the Pentagon calls a proportional response to last week’s Apache helicopter downing. The action threatens to unravel the fragile ceasefire that’s held since early April.
President Donald Trump faced loud boos from spectators when he attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York. Video footage captured the mixed reception as the president took his courtside seat during the Knicks-Spurs matchup.
More than 70 of the 136 UN personnel who died in service during 2025 were working in Gaza, the Secretary-General revealed at Monday’s memorial ceremony. The figure represents the highest concentration of UN casualties in a single location in recent memory.
The US launched strikes on Iranian targets after blaming Tehran for a helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran denies responsibility and vows retaliation as regional tensions escalate.
