Iran linked oil tanker falls victim to Somali piracy surge
The Eritrea-flagged Sibu 1 was at least the 13th vessel attacked this year off the coast of Somalia or in the Gulf of Aden, which links Somalia and Yemen.
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US intends to pay $725 million towards UN debt, Congressional document shows
Prince Harry, other high profile claimants face multi million pound bill over failed lawsuit
Several people injured, three severely, following sword attack at Swedish school
British teen pleads guilty over arson attack targeting Iran International offices in London
UK authorities charged three suspects over the April attack on offices linked to Iran International, with one teenager now pleading guilty.
Poland protests Israel decision to end probe into killing of Polish Gaza aid worker
Poland demanded answers from Israel after the investigation into the Gaza strike that killed seven World Central Kitchen workers, including Polish citizen Damian Sobol, was closed.
Pentagon spokesperson says claims of US munitions shortage amid Iran war 'false' - report
"The US has massive amounts of 'munitions'" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on August 6, adding that claims of any munitions shortage were fabricated.
ICE allegedly accelerated Iranian deportations during US-Iran war, NIAC claims
“These documents expose an operation that demands answers from the highest levels of government,” said NIAC Policy Director Ryan Costello.
Eight confirmed dead after charter plane crashes in western Alaska
A charter plane carrying two pilots and six passengers crashed near a remote Alaska radar station, with all eight people aboard confirmed dead.
Treasury Secretary Bessent says US will 'squash' Iranian economy, collapse 'murderous regime'
"I see lots of reports that said, 'oh, well, this has never worked.' It does work, because we have a combination. It is a one-two punch," Bessent said.
Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan returned to prison after court ordered hospital visit
His lawyers say his health has deteriorated in prison and that he lost significant vision in his right eye. The government has said medical reports disclosed nothing requiring immediate treatment.
DRC set to receive 70,000 Ebola vaccines, not approved for current strain, WHO says
Last week, the DRC had requested a release of Ervebo vaccines from the global Ebola virus disease vaccine stockpile, managed by the International Coordinating Group (ICG) on Vaccine Provision.
USS George Washington arrives in Middle East as USS Abraham Lincoln prepares to sail home - report
This comes a week after US Senator Richard Blumenthal demanded a formal inquiry into the conditions aboard the Lincoln amid reports of low morale, suicide attempts, and supply shortages.
ISIS-linked female suspect arrested in plot to blow up New York State Capitol
Bowie was arrested on charges of attempting to provide material support to a designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), ISIS.
