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Families of pilgrims likely caught in floods are desperate for news from Nepal
Four days after catastrophic floods wiped out villages along the Nepal-China border, thousands are still missing. Families look for answers but hear nothing.
Iran’s IRGC reports destroying US fighter jet deployment sites in Jordan — Tasnim
Earlier, it was reported that a series of explosions was heard on Jordan’s territory
US redirected 83 ships since resuming maritime blockade of Iran
The US military also disabled three and boarded two vessels
UK raises case of British activist detained by settlers in West Bank with Israel
Finn Joughin, a 22-year-old student activist, was arrested in the Palestinian village of Umm Al-Kheir.
Iran’s Fars news agency reports about explosions in Jordan
No other details are known at this point
No restrictions on air traffic in Gulf countries imposed — air traffic controllers
Earlier in the day, Iran’s missile attack on US ships in the Strait of Hormuz was reported
British activist who was detained by settlers to be deported after UK intervenes
Lawyer for Finn Joughin says he was trying to protect Palestinians' property, after settlers took him into custody for allegedly assaulting a minor before handing him over to cops…
US strikes Iran for first time in a month
The US has struck Iran’s Larak Island, killing and wounding soldiers and civilians, the IRGC has said, vowing to “punish the aggressor” Read Full Article at RT.com
ASEAN and Japan’s Updated Free and Open Indo-Pacific Initiative
Protecting a shared foundation, not a bloc
NATO military activities in Arctic may lead to catastrophic consequences — Lavrov
The foreign minister said NATO's Operation Arctic Sentry involves intensive military preparations in close proximity to Russia's northern borders
Russia has good prospects for cooperating with BRICS partners in Far North — Lavrov
The foreign minister added that Russia is also ready to develop cooperation in the Arctic with Belarus and other partners and allies in the CIS
The Reason Japan Cannot Commit to Dialogue with North Korea
The Tanaka affair has cast a long shadow.
A Historic Villa in Yangon Gets an Upgrade
Myanmar's government is both preserving and erasing the legacy of General Aung San, who helped lead the country to independence in 1948.
For Indonesia’s Digital Banks, It’s All About Who You Know
The sector has experienced rapid growth in the past few years, and three large banks are firmly in the lead.
US strikes Iranian launchers on Larak island amid strait of Hormuz tensions
US says attack was response to Revolutionary Guards preparing rockets to launch sea mines into strait US forces have struck two Iranian launchers on Iran’s Larak island on Sunday…
Ukraine’s war didn’t go to plan. Its former defense minister’s career did
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Fedorov will advise Italy on drones and military innovation, despite an unconvincing battlefield record Read Full Article at RT.com
Georgia’s Kulevi oil refinery stops processing Russian oil
The refinery has switched to processing oil from Kazakhstan and Libya, the media outlet bm.ge reported
Erez crossing not to be opened for deliveries to Gaza — Israeli PM’s office
Adviser Dmitri Gendelman emphasized that media reports on the matter are not true
Low altitude stadium flyover causes stir on social media (VIDEO)
A low altitude two-jet flyover above a rugby stadium in South Africa has sparked safety debates online Read Full Article at RT.com
US strikes two missile launchers on Iran’s Larak island — media
According to a US official cited by Axios correspondent Barak Ravid, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces were seen preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait …
Two, killed, two wounded in US strike on Iran’s Larak island — agency
According to the report by Tasnim, no official comments are available at the moment
High Court suggests Shin Bet chief ‘reconsider’ demand to reveal petitioners’ names
Court president Amit says Zini's demand petitioners against his appointment disclose their names 'not doing him any good'; court has previously said petitioners must reveal names …
Iceland’s current government not to initiate EU accession talks — PM
Kristrun Frostadottir said a referendum on resuming the negotiations cannot be held "every one or two years"
Passenger ship sinking kills 8 off Cyprus (VIDEOS)
At least eight people have died after a ferry sunk off Cyprus, the authorities in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus have said Read Full Article at RT.com