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Strait of Hormuz: Invisible dangers keep the shipping industry on high alert

Jamming of navigation systems, drones, mines, and increased military surveillance make up the new operational landscape – Shipowners are reworking their routes on a daily basis

New U.S. strikes target Iran again, hitting Sirik near the Strait of Hormuz

Air defense positions, communications systems, and drone and naval mine storage facilities were among the targets, as U.S. Central Command says the operation was a direct response to Iran's continued attacks on commercial shipping

Dozens of Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow intercepted, city mayor says

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin did not specify the intended targets of the Ukrainian drones

Hope amid the ruins in Venezuela: Newborn rescued alive 32 hours after earthquake, watch the video

The infant's mother was rescued one hour later

Escalation after U.S. strikes: IRGC launches attacks on U.S. positions in the Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has carried out a "swift and decisive" response, as Washington and Tehran trade accusations over attacks in the Strait of Hormuz

Israel, Lebanon and US sign trilateral ceasefire agreement

"We believe this is the first step," US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, stressing that the road ahead will be difficult

Trump: “Foolish violation of the ceasefire” by Iran, launched drones and hit a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

The US president said that one of the four drones struck the deck of a large cargo vessel, causing damage

John Bolton pleaded guilty in court to possessing classified documents

His sentence, which will be announced in late October, may include imprisonment and a heavy fine

Russia and Ukraine exchange 160 prisoners of war each

Prisoner exchanges remain the only tangible outcome of negotiations between the two countries

Israel to officially recognise the Armenian Genocide

The draft resolution also states that the denial, minimisation or distortion of the historical truth surrounding these events must be condemned

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