Iran and the United States have denied that a final ceasefire agreement has been reached despite ongoing back-channel negotiations. This lack of consensus prolongs regional instability and keeps global oil markets volatile as both nations trade conflicting demands over nuclear and maritime conditions.

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A Russian drone targeting Ukraine struck an apartment building in Romania, injuring two people. The incident prompted NATO to reaffirm its commitment to defending alliance territory as tensions escalate in the region.

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Ukrainian forces struck Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery and several military targets using drones and missiles. These attacks aim to weaken the Kremlin’s military-economic potential and disrupt fuel supplies used to support the ongoing invasion.

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President Donald Trump requested significant revisions to a proposed 60-day memorandum of understanding with Iran following a Situation Room meeting. These changes seek stricter nuclear concessions and guaranteed navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure regional stability.

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Donald Trump’s legal team is moving to block the BBC from accessing his financial records in a $10 billion defamation lawsuit over a documentary about the Capitol riots. The broadcaster argues these documents are necessary to evaluate claims of business losses, while the former president’s lawyers characterize the request as an improper and burdensome fishing expedition.

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The US and Iran have exchanged military strikes involving drones and ballistic missiles despite an official ceasefire. These escalations threaten regional stability and continue to obstruct the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy corridor.

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