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US Strikes on Iran Push Tehran to Suspend the Islamabad Truce
US strikes on Iran entered a seventh night as Tehran suspended the Islamabad truce and the Strait of Hormuz stayed shut.
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Free Thought Daily’s International section covers global politics, human rights, science, culture, conflict, democracy, and major world developments with independent analysis.
International
Myanmar Rohingya Shipwreck Leaves More Than 500 Feared Dead at Sea
A Myanmar Rohingya shipwreck has left more than 500 people feared dead, UN agencies say, in one of the year's deadliest crossings.
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Gaza Funeral Strike Kills Eight Mourners as Ceasefire Frays
A Gaza funeral strike in Nuseirat killed at least eight mourners, as the post-ceasefire death toll rises.
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Texas Flash Floods Kill Two and Force More Than 230 Rescues
Texas flash floods killed two and forced more than 230 rescues, one year after the deadly Hill Country disaster.
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Philippines-Singapore Ties Deepen on AI, Trade and Investment
Philippines-Singapore ties deepened during Marcos's working visit, with new deals on AI, trade, health and a smooth ASEAN handover.
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De la Espriella Prepares to Take Power in a Divided Colombia
President-elect de la Espriella prepares to take office in August after the closest runoff in Colombia's history left the nation deeply split.
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Sudan’s El Obeid Faces the Siege That Devastated El Fasher
UN investigators warn Sudan's El Obeid shows the same siege pattern that brought atrocities to El Fasher.
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Russia Shadow Fleet Hit: Ukraine Strikes 15 Vessels in a Single Day
Ukraine says it struck 15 Russia shadow fleet vessels in one day — tankers, cargo ships and tugs — as Moscow hits a ship in Odesa.
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US Strikes Iran Across 140 Targets as Iranian Missiles Reach Jordan
US strikes Iran for a third night, hitting 140 targets. Iran answered with fire toward Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman.
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Strait of Hormuz Closure: Tehran Shuts the World’s Oil Artery and Dares Markets to React
Strait of Hormuz closure declared by Tehran as oil tops $75. What the shutdown of the world's key oil artery means for shipping and prices.