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A growing security concern is emerging in the United States after reports that at least 10 scientists linked to sensitive nuclear, aerospace and defense research have either died or gone missing since 2023. The cases involving researchers connected to institutions such as national laboratories, space programs and classified technology projects have triggered alarm within the U.S. security establishment.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held an emergency security cabinet phone meeting amid rising tensions over a reported ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. The discussions, convened at short notice, revealed internal disagreements within the Israeli leadership, even as Netanyahu confirmed that the Israel Defense Forces would remain deployed in southern Lebanon following the planned ceasefire.

Iran has warned of “dangerous consequences” after the United States moved to enforce a naval blockade targeting ships entering or leaving Iranian ports, escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Washington’s actions around the strategic Strait of Hormuz could further destabilise the region and complicate diplomacy.

Apart from Man City vs Arsenal, troubled Chelsea desperately need a win against Manchester United in the race for Champions League qualification, while Liverpool are also in search of a morale boost in the Merseyside derby.

Reports suggest the United States is reaching out to major manufacturers including Ford Motor Company, General Motors, GE Aerospace and Oshkosh Corporation to explore boosting military production capacity amid ongoing global conflicts. The outreach is part of a broader push by the Pentagon to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base as wars, including tensions involving Iran and Ukraine, strain weapons stockpiles.

US warship crews in the Middle East report food shortages, poor-quality meals, and delayed supplies as mail suspensions worsen conditions and morale declines

India calls out 'unacceptable' attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz, flags lost 'precious lives' of Indian seafarers

US could 'do whatever we want': Trump says Iran war ‘going swimmingly’, signals deal could be close

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Trump urges Hezbollah to “act nicely and well” during the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, calling for peace and an end to violence amid fragile truce

Trump calls Joe Kent and Tucker Carlson “LOSERS” in a fiery Truth Social post amid escalating debate over Iran war strategy

US judge blocks Trump’s White House ballroom construction while allowing underground bunker work, as Trump blasts ruling as “mockery” of the court system

Trump nominates Erica Schwartz as CDC director amid vaccine policy disputes, leadership turmoil, and major changes under RFK Jr.’s health department

Pope Leo XIV earlier said that Jesus does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, drawing sharp criticism from Donald Trump, who had described the pontiff as terrible on foreign policy. The dispute has since escalated.

Trump says a nuclear deal with Iran is “looking very good,” insists no nuclear weapons will be allowed, and says next talks could happen “over the weekend"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said a ceasefire with Lebanon is an opportunity to make a historic peace agreement and added that the disarmament of Hezbollah is one of the fundamental demands Israel will have in further talks with the Lebanese government.

White House outlines how the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire was reached as the US releases a 6-point framework detailing terms, self-defense rights, and truce conditions

Google has introduced a major update to its AI-powered search experience, adding side-by-side browsing in AI Mode on Chrome desktop (US only for now). The feature lets users view websites alongside AI responses, ask follow-up questions without losing context, and even search across open tabs.

Donald Trump says the U.S. is “very close” to a deal with Iran but warned that fighting could resume if talks collapse. Speaking to reporters, Trump claimed Tehran has agreed to return sensitive nuclear material, even as tensions remain high. At the same time, he announced a 10-day truce in Lebanon, signaling a dual-track approach of diplomacy and pressure as Washington navigates a volatile region.