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Iran launched a ballistic missile that struck Qatar’s gas refinery in Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing extensive damage. Qatar’s Foreign Ministry condemned the attack, marking it as a dangerous escalation. The response from Qatar is yet to be determined.

US central bank raises inflation forecast amid rising oil prices linked to the Iran war, signaling potential economic challenges ahead.

Trump says he’s ‘disappointed in Starmer’ over military support, declaring Keir “no Winston Churchill” amid ongoing tensions.

Donald Trump joked about merging Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, highlighting his recent focus on a united Ireland.

GLOBAL DEVELOPMENTS

This morning, tensions rise as the US grapples with leadership changes related to Iran.
The UK also confronts public health challenges amid international crises.

EU UPDATE

Europe addresses energy supply challenges this morning.
Key discussions focus on security and cooperation amid external pressures.

Donald Trump has criticised the UK’s response to the Iran war, calling it ‘very disappointing’. Amidst contradictory statements, he emphasised that countries, including Britain, should help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Further clarification on his stance is expected in upcoming press conferences.

The United States is under scrutiny for deportations to El Salvador, where Human Rights Watch reports forced disappearances of Salvadoran deportees. President Nayib Bukele’s Terrorism Confinement Centre faces allegations of human rights violations. Families seek recourse amidst these concerns.

Cuba is experiencing an island-wide blackout as its national power grid collapses, affecting around 10 million residents. The Ministry of Energy and Mines noted a “complete disconnection” while investigating the situation. President Miguel Diaz-Canel will speak with the US government regarding the crisis.

Joe Kent, Trump’s top counterterrorism official, resigned, citing lack of imminent threat from Iran amid the ongoing war.