- Armenia signs partnership agreement with the US ahead of elections
- Court restricts Alabama from using congressional map with one majority-Black district
- Janice Nix found guilty of manslaughter of five-year-old stepdaughter in 1978
- British father reportedly tortured in Dubai jail as family seeks proof of safety
- France pushes for stricter EU trade controls on goods from Israeli settlements
- Paxton challenges Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff amid Trump support
- Israeli air strikes on eastern Lebanon village of Mashghara kill at least 12
- Trump to visit Walter Reed for annual dental and medical assessments
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Armenia has formalised a strategic partnership with the United States, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan prepares for parliamentary elections amid rising pro-Russia sentiment. The agreement, signed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan, includes a framework for critical minerals and a transit corridor.
British father Ryan Pepper has reportedly faced torture and abuse during his seven-month detention in a UAE facility, raising urgent concerns from family and human rights advocates.
Israeli airstrikes on the village of Mashghara in the Bekaa Valley have resulted in at least 12 fatalities and additional injuries, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. The attacks, described by the Israeli military as targeting over 100 Hezbollah sites, coincide with escalating tensions and a fragile ceasefire.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautioned that the protracted conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran might divert Washington’s focus from Ukraine, jeopardising essential supplies of Patriot air defence systems. Zelenskyy stressed Ukraine’s urgent need for these systems to counter Russia’s ongoing attacks on urban centres and infrastructure.
Lebanon’s Justice Minister Adel Nassar has urged the international community to condemn Israel’s occupation of Lebanese territory, amid escalating tensions following Israeli military operations. Nassar described the situation as “dramatic”, calling for urgent diplomatic efforts to protect Lebanon’s sovereignty and civilian population from further conflict.
Iran is offering over $60,000 for the capture of a missing US fighter jet pilot after an F-15 was downed. While one crew member was rescued, Tehran intensifies its military actions across the Middle East. Follow developments as the search continues.
A bee swarm in Panama injured 150 people, including the priest leading the Via Crucis procession. The local fire department reported that 50 individuals required hospital treatment after the attack. More updates will follow as the situation develops.
Meghan Markle shared a clip of Archie skiing alongside Prince Harry, highlighting her pride in his quick learning. The six-year-old showcased his skills zooming down a slope. The family is reportedly planning a trip to Australia later this month.
Chef Nick Bril received a 12-month suspended sentence after running over intern Joe Claridge with his SUV, causing severe injuries and a double amputation. The incident occurred outside The Jane, Bril’s Michelin-star restaurant in Belgium, following a staff party. Further action is pending regarding compensation for Mr Claridge.
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