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Iran war day 103: US strikes after helicopter shot down, Tehran hits back
Analysts warn of further escalation after tit-for-tat attacks between Tehran and Washington.
Trita Parsi: Iran is pursuing a doctrine of swift retaliation
Iran has abandoned strategic patience for a new doctrine: swift, severe retaliation against any US attack.
Iran strikes Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation for US attacks in Hormuz
Strikes come after US attacked Iranian ports and islands in the Strait of Hormuz over the downing of a helicopter.
US congressman demands probe into Israel’s 1967 attack on USS Liberty
Thomas Massie suggests the deadly assault was not an accident and calls on the US government to honour its survivors.
Floods tear through homes and farmland in China’s Guizhou province
Drone footage shows entire neighbourhoods, roads and farmland submerged by floodwaters in China's southwestern Guizhou.
Trump says will not unfreeze Iranian assets before ceasefire deal reached
Iranian officials have indicated the release of funds would build 'trust' needed to reach lasting deal ending war.
Al Jazeera reports from Beirut after Israeli attack
Multiple explosions have hit Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel launches new attacks, claiming to target Hezbollah.
Lebanon army chief in Pakistan, funeral plans for soldiers killed by Israel
Lebanon's army chief Rodolphe Haykal left for Pakistan in a surprise visit as relentless fighting continues.
Democrat fails to block US measure to deepen Israel military cooperation
Congressman Ro Khanna says the integration push only boosts Netanyahu, but his push to revoke the measure fell short.
Ivory Coast beats France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites
Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United's Amad Diallo seals win.
Democrats force vote on Trump’s $1.8bn settlement fund in ‘vote-a-rama’
Republicans seek to pass $70bn immigration-enforcement funding, but must endure series of votes on controversial issues.
Kenyan president defends US Ebola facility amid deadly protests
Kenyan President William Ruto said allowing the US to build an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya was the “right thing”.
Ukraine attacks St Petersburg as Russia hosts its own ‘Davos’
Ukraine launched a series of air strikes targeting an oil facility and a naval air base near St Petersburg late Tuesday.
Japan’s stock market hits new record as AI boom gathers steam
Benchmark Nikkei 225 tops 68,000 for first time as AI-driven buying frenzy shows no signs of slowing down.
What’s happening on day 96 of Iran war as US, Iran engage in new attacks
Rubio says the US will lift sanctions on Iran only if it gives up enriched uranium, rejecting a Hormuz-linked deal.
Kyiv residents seek shelter during renewed Russian attacks
Residents in Kyiv took shelter as Russian attacks continued into the daytime hours after overnight strikes.
Drones light up Taipei’s night sky for Computex trade show
Drones lit up the evening sky near Taiwan’s Taipei 101 skyscraper in a dazzling display for the Computex trade show.
President Trump attempts to end hostilities in Lebanon
US President Trump claims a diplomatic breakthrough after speaking with Israeli PM to halt escalation toward Beirut.
Israel airstrike kills at least two Palestinians at Gaza port
At least two Palestinians were killed and around a dozen wounded when an Israeli air strike hit a crowded cafe.
Colombia’s outsider candidate defied the polls
Far-right outsider, Abelardo de la Espriella, will face leftist senator, Ivan Cepeda on June 21.
