Donald Trump has initiated ‘Project Freedom’ to assist stranded vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions. Thousands of sailors remain caught in the stalemate, prompting a US-led effort to guide neutral ships safely. For further updates, follow the latest developments.

An explosion at a fireworks plant in Changsha, Hunan province, has resulted in at least 26 fatalities and 61 injuries. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for meticulous investigations and enhanced safety measures. Authorities are still verifying casualties and identifying victims.

US forces have struck seven Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump announced the action, following escalating tensions after an Iranian drone attack on a UAE oil port. The US will begin its “Project Freedom” initiative to guide international ships through the affected waters.

A car ploughed into a crowd in Leipzig, killing two and injuring 20 others. The grey VW Taigo struck pedestrians in a busy area on Monday before the driver, a 33-year-old German national, was arrested. Authorities are now conducting an investigation into the incident.

A small plane crashed into a building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, killing the pilot and a passenger. The aircraft struck the structure between the third and fourth floors, avoiding occupied apartments. Investigators from the Centre for Investigation and Prevention of Aeronautical Accidents (CENIPA) will examine the incident.

A large fire erupted at Fujairah oil port in the United Arab Emirates following a drone attack from Iran. This significant strike is the first since the ceasefire, and it has led to Brent crude oil prices soaring to $115 a barrel. Further updates will follow.