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President Trump says he holds ‘every card’ as the US prepares to guide ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, a waterway Iran has effectively closed. Tehran warns it will forcibly stop any vessel not coordinating with its forces. Analysts note US military and economic advantages, but say Iran’s asymmetric capabilities and control of the vital oil chokepoint give it significant leverage.
Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan's civil war has devastated the country's agricultural heartland, with crop production plunging and fields abandoned. The breadbasket states of Gezira, Sennar and Khartoum have suffered systematic destruction of irrigation systems and infrastructure, pushing millions toward famine. While some recovery is visible after government forces regained control, the scars of war remain deep.
Kerala, which hosted the world's first democratically elected communist government, has voted out the Left front, ending India's five-decade streak of having at least one leftist state government. The United Democratic Front won a decisive majority in the May 2021 elections. Analysts cite the Left's ideological dilution, limited outreach, and a national rightward shift as reasons for its decline, though some see potential for revival.
A Russian missile strike on the town of Merefa in Kharkiv region killed at least five civilians and wounded 18 others, hitting homes and shops. On the same night, Ukraine launched a rare drone attack on Moscow that struck an apartment building but caused no casualties.
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is leading in two out of four key Indian state elections, expanding influence and weakening the opposition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party is projected to retain Assam and is ahead in West Bengal, a significant gain. Preliminary results signal a boost for Modi's government amid economic and foreign policy challenges.
President Donald Trump has announced the US Navy will rescue ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz under 'Operation Freedom', but the plan's execution remains unclear amid rising tensions with Iran. The initiative aims to guide trapped vessels to safety, but Iran has warned against interference, and a US warship was reportedly struck by an Iranian missile on the first day.
Iranian media reported that a US warship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, but Washington denied the claim. Tehran is pushing a mass "Jan Fadaa" mobilization campaign amid stalled talks and internet blackouts. The government claims over 31 million members, though critics say the true number is far lower.
Three people aboard the Dutch-operated cruise ship MV Hondius have died in a suspected outbreak of Hantavirus. The WHO says the risk to the broader public remains low. One case has been confirmed, and investigations are ongoing.
For the first time, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP has won control of West Bengal, a historic victory over Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress. The result marks a major political shift in India, driven by religious polarization and voter list controversies.
Cape Verde has denied entry to the MV Hondius cruise ship after three passengers died in a suspected hantavirus outbreak. The vessel is anchored offshore with 147 people on board, and health authorities are coordinating with the Netherlands and UK. One case has been laboratory-confirmed, with five additional suspected cases, including a British tourist in intensive care.
