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Eiffel Tower Closes After Staff Strike Over Protocol for Hindu Group Visit
The Eiffel Tower was forced to close its doors following a staff strike. Workers walked out after female employees were reportedly asked to move away from their posts during a visit by a delegation of Hindu sadhus.
Pakistan Warns Houthis After Missile Strikes on Saudi Arabia, Cites Joint Defense Pact
Pakistan warned Yemen's Houthi movement that its newly formed Makkah Defense Alliance with Saudi Arabia and Turkey could be activated following a wave of missile and drone attacks on Saudi cities.
Philippine Defense Chief Gilberto Teodoro Slams China Over Note Interruption at Seoul Forum
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. publicly condemned Beijing for coercion and bullying after a surprise note defending China's South China Sea claims was handed to him mid-speech during the Seoul Defense Dialogue.
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on All Remaining Iranian Airlines Under Operation Economic Outcas
The United States Treasury Department has sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and related foreign supply networks, cutting off the country's entire commercial aviation sector from the global financial system.
Mount Anak Krakatau Erupts in Indonesia, Sending Ash Plumes and Disrupting Flights
Mount Anak Krakatau erupted continuously for over 25 hours, sending massive ash clouds up to 50,000 feet and forcing the temporary closure of eight airports across Indonesia.
Germany Asks UN Top Court to Dismiss Nicaragua Case Over Arms Support to Israel
Germany appeared before the International Court of Justice to ask judges to throw out a legal case brought by Nicaragua accusing Berlin of facilitating genocide through its arms exports to Israel.
UN Adopts New World Map Making Africa Appear Larger While Shrinking North America and Europe
The United Nations General Assembly voted to adopt a resolution endorsing the Equal Earth map projection, which accurately displays Africa's true size while reducing the visual scale of North America and Europe.
Russian Drone Swarm Strikes Central Kyiv and Hits SBU Headquarters
A massive swarm of Russian drones and missiles targeted Kyiv for consecutive days, culminating in a direct strike on the headquarters of Ukraine's Security Service in the city center.
Pakistan Cricket Board Announces Massive Overhaul, Sacks Coaches and Drops Seven Players After England Defeat
The Pakistan Cricket Board announced a sweeping mid-series restructuring, releasing red-ball coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and seven senior players following consecutive Test defeats against England.
US Issues Strict Warnings to Nations and Companies Maintaining Trade Ties With Iran
The United States Treasury has issued strict warnings to international businesses and foreign governments, threatening severe secondary sanctions for maintaining trade and financial ties with Iran.
India Prepares for ISRO's EOS-05 Satellite Launch and Major Economic Milestones
India is witnessing dynamic developments with ISRO gearing up for the launch of the EOS-05 Earth observation satellite, robust Q1 GDP growth, and new domestic tourism initiatives.
UN Warns Planet Is Set to Cross Critical 1.5°C Warming Threshold by End of Decade
A major new United Nations report warns that global temperature rise is projected to exceed the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C limit in the coming years, urging immediate emissions cuts to manage the overshoot
US Launches Massive Wave of Airstrikes on Iran Following Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The US military launched a major wave of airstrikes targeting nearly 100 Iranian military sites and vessels after renewed attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold Prices Slump to Three-Week Lows Amid Strong US Dollar and Rate Hike Fears
Gold prices dropped for the fourth consecutive session, hitting their lowest level in over three weeks as a stronger dollar and rising bond yields reduced safe-haven demand.
US Federal Trade Commission and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Alleged Ad Auction Manipulation
The US Federal Trade Commission and 22 state attorneys general have filed a major antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of secretly overcharging over a million advertisers by more than $20 billion.