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Sri Lanka evacuates crew of second Iranian vessel after US sunk IRIS Dena More than 200 crew members evacuated, a day after a US submarine sank an Iranian frigate, leaving…

Trump fires Homeland Security head Kristi Noem, names Mullin as replacement Noem, a former governor, became a prominent figure in the Trump administration’s controversial crackdown on immigration. Homeland Security Secretary…

US House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war Vote comes day after a parallel resolution failed in the Senate, underscoring Republican support for Trump-launched war.…

News Israel cancels Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque amid Iran conflict Authorities say the Al-Aqsa Mosque will be closed to worshippers and visitors of all faiths on Friday amid the…

In Pictures Israel kills more than 100 Lebanese as it commands Beirut residents to flee More than 38,000 Syrians flee Lebanon for Syria, as mounting violence causes displacement across the…

In Pictures Israel, US intensify Iran strikes, targeting homes, hospitals, stadium Strikes target hospitals, schools, the country’s largest stadium and cultural sites across Iran, disrupting daily life particularly in Tehran.…

Senators propose ban on US gov’t officials doing prediction market trading The bill comes as an anonymous user on Polymarket made more than $500,000 by taking a position that the…

Trump administration doubles down on military action in Latin America At the inaugural ‘Americas Counter Cartel Conference’, Trump officials pledged to continue military operations against Latin American gangs. US Secretary…

Cuba’s economy on edge: Fuel shortages and rising hardship Havana’s streets have changed as a US fuel blockade restricts the movements of vehicles and people and hits businesses. The fuel…