U.N. Chief condemns Gaza blockade as horror floodgates
U N secretary general Antonio Guterres blasted Israel's Gaza blockade describing it as a violation of international law. He said more than a month passed with no aid entering Gaza as civilians face food, fuel and medicine shortages. Gaza hospitals warn of collapse amid depleted supplies while aid trucks claim to remain blocked until hostages are freed.
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Trump says Israel would lead Iran strike if needed
President Trump said Israel would be the leader of a potential military strike on Iran if Tehran does not abandon its nuclear program. He spoke ahead of indirect talks with Iran in Oman and noted that the United States would act but Israel would guide any strike, while sanctions and diplomacy continue amid stalled negotiations and new U.S. sanctions targeting Iran's nuclear program.
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Ukraine accuses China of Chinese mercenaries aiding Russia
Kyiv says it has intelligence on more than 150 Chinese nationals recruited by Russia through social media to fight in Ukraine. Beijing calls the allegations unfounded as Zelensky pledges a prisoner swap for two captured Chinese fighters. He hints Beijing knows of Russia recruitment but cites no proof and does not claim official government authorization.
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Americans convicted in coup attempt face U S charges
Three Americans repatriated from Congo were charged by the U S Justice Department with aiding a coup to overthrow Congo’s government. A fourth man, described as a bomb-making expert, was also charged. The DOJ says they provided training and weapons to a rebel army tied to last year’s plot. Marcel Malanga is among the defendants, son of opposition figure Christian Malanga who led the coup and was killed resisting arrest.
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Dozens sue Iran and North Korea over terrorist strikes
Dozens of injured individuals and relatives sue Iran and North Korea in federal court, alleging these states funded armed groups that carried out seven attacks against Americans including a 2019 Iraqi base rocket incident and the 2023 Israel hostage massacre. Plaintiffs cite government reports linking Tehran and Pyongyang to al Qaida Hamas Hezbollah proxies.
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Officials scramble to identify victims after club roof collapse
In Santo Domingo a crowd gathers at the forensic institute as officials identify 54 of the victims from a nightclub roof collapse that killed at least 124 and injured over 250. Families await news while 28 bodies have been delivered to relatives.
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