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Lebanon's military has begun deploying to multiple 'pilot zones' in the country's south under a US-brokered agreement that requires Israeli forces to withdraw from portions of occupied territory. The arrangement aims to test security mechanisms and Hezbollah disarmament as pressure builds for full Israeli troop withdrawal.
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A Philippine sailor was injured during a confrontation with Chinese coast guard forces near Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, prompting both countries to summon each other's ambassadors. The United States condemned China's actions as dangerous and aggressive ahead of a regional diplomatic meeting.
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Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacked multiple vessels including an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz as the United States conducted its tenth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets. The escalating confrontation has disrupted shipping through the critical oil transit chokepoint, with both sides showing no signs of de-escalation.
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Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia has declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabian shipping in the Red Sea, threatening to open a new front in escalating US-Iran hostilities. The announcement comes as regional mediators propose a ceasefire and oil markets brace for potential supply disruptions.
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Andy Burnham has taken office as Britain's new prime minister, becoming the country's seventh leader in a decade. His first major policy move eliminates value-added tax on household electricity bills, expected to save families approximately £45 annually.
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President Donald Trump has announced sweeping 50% tariffs on numerous Canadian goods, citing discriminatory trade practices. The move marks a significant escalation in tensions between the North American neighbors and risks violating their trilateral trade agreement.
World
The United States conducted its tenth consecutive night of air strikes against Iran while nearly 100 American troops have been injured in recent weeks, the Pentagon confirmed. Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched retaliatory attacks on US military installations across multiple countries and targeted vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.