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Indonesian rescue operations are underway in the Java Sea for hundreds missing after a passenger ferry, the Virgo Transport 8, lost contact during severe weather. While over 100 individuals have been rescued, one fatality has been confirmed amidst ongoing search efforts for approximately 140 people.
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Iran‑aligned Houthi fighters said they hit a Saudi military installation in Sharurah with drones and missiles, prompting Saudi Arabia to shut a key oil pipeline. The attack comes as the group consolidates control of the Bab al‑Mandeb Strait, raising fears of wider disruptions to global oil supplies.
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The Iran‑aligned Houthi movement said it hit a Saudi military base in Jazan and a key oil pipeline with drones and missiles. Saudi Arabia shut the 1,200‑km East‑West pipeline after confirming the attack originated from Iraqi territory, prompting fears of higher oil prices and broader disruption of Red Sea shipping.
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Saudi officials say a drone attack launched from Iraqi territory forced the shutdown of the 1,200‑km East‑West pipeline, a key route for bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The incident heightens regional tensions as Iran‑aligned militias pressurise oil flows in the Red Sea and Gulf.
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During a two‑day visit to Dublin, President Donald Trump said a united Ireland would be "fantastic," a stance that departs from the United States' traditional neutrality under the Good Friday Agreement. The remark prompted swift responses from the UK and Irish officials and sparked protests at his golf resort.
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Leaders of the BRICS bloc are meeting in New Delhi, India, with the recent inclusion of Iran amplifying discussions on global conflicts, economic challenges, and mounting tensions with the United States. The summit aims to address trade, investment, and international disputes, while facing internal divisions exacerbated by ongoing wars and energy price volatility.
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A senior UN official says Ukraine faces its toughest winter since Russia’s full‑scale invasion, warning of critical shortages of power, water and food. President Zelensky pledged retaliation against energy strikes and outlined emergency measures to safeguard supplies.
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Leaders from the BRICS bloc convened in New Delhi, India, to address pressing global issues including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, rising energy prices, and increasing tensions with the United States. The summit highlighted the challenges of achieving unity among the diverse grouping of emerging economies.
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Saudi Arabia has halted operations on its critical East-West oil pipeline following a drone attack originating from Iraq. Concurrently, Houthi forces have seized a strategic island in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, imperiling vital shipping lanes and exacerbating global oil market concerns.
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Saudi officials said the East‑West oil pipeline was damaged by drones launched from Iraq, prompting an immediate shutdown. The incident comes amid heightened Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and regional tensions over the Hormuz corridor.
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Iran‑backed Houthi rebels have taken control of Perim Island at the mouth of the Bab al‑Mandeb Strait, giving them near‑total command of a vital Red Sea chokepoint. The advance coincides with a Saudi oil‑pipeline shutdown after a drone strike, sparking fresh concerns over global oil supplies.
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U.S. memorials across the country honored victims and first responders while political leaders invoked the attacks to stress national cohesion. A widow’s outspoken criticism of Saudi Arabia sparked renewed debate over the 9/11 legacy and U.S. foreign policy.