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US veteran Republican Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after sudden illness

The cause of death was 'a brief and sudden illness,' Graham's office said in a post on X

Sheikh Hamad, who made Qatar one of world's richest nations, dies at 74

Sheikh Hamad ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013, transforming the Gulf nation into the world's leading LNG exporter and expanding its global economic and diplomatic influence

US, UK, 12 others reject China's South China Sea claims, back 2016 ruling

A joint statement issued by the nations said they rejected 'destabilising' actions in the disputed waters that threaten regional peace

UAE warns public of missile, drone attack as explosions heard in Qatar

The new crossfire in the Persian Gulf comes after US President Donald Trump suggested an interim deal and ceasefire in the Iran war was 'over'

Two killed, four injured in shooting near Toronto street festival

Police secured the area near the Salsa on St. Clair festival but said the suspect or suspects remained at large after the shooting left two people dead and four injured

Death toll in Venezuela earthquake climbs to 4,333, over 16,700 injured

Authorities said more than 6,400 people have been rescued alive since the twin earthquakes struck on June 24, with recovery efforts continuing across the worst-hit states

A nuclear debut in Bangladesh tests developing world's atomic shift

The $12.6-billion Rooppur nuclear plant is expected to meet up to 15% of Bangladesh's electricity demand, underscoring the country's push to reduce fossil fuel imports

Vinod Khosla-led group to buy Seattle Seahawks in $9.6 billion NFL deal

The deal, reportedly valued at $9.6 billion, would surpass the Washington Commanders' sale as the most expensive franchise acquisition in NFL history, subject to league approval

Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in large parts of US

The heat dome was expected to affect as much as two-thirds of the continental United States

Trump admin subpoenas New York Times reporters after Air Force One stories

The subpoenas seek to force the reporters to testify before a federal grand jury in Manhattan next week, adding that federal agents delivered some subpoenas to the reporters at their homes

Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed as 'unauthorised' vessel hit

The IRGC statement said several ships attempted to move through the waterway on an 'unauthorised route' and disregarded warnings to correct their course

US launches more strikes on Iran after commercial ship struck in Hormuz

Iran said it closed the vital Strait of Hormuz after firing a warning shot that struck a vessel traveling on ‌an unapproved route

Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China after nearly 2 mn evacuated

Even as Bavi continues to slow and weaken on its northwesterly path, the typhoon is still a potent risk due to the sheer volume of moisture it holds within its ‌rain bands

Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna briefly detained by Israeli settlers

Khanna, a Democrat from California, was visiting on Wednesday the ruins of Khirbet Zanuta, a Bedouin village in the southern West Bank when the incident took place

Vietnam PM orders probe after boat capsize kills 15 Indian tourists

The directivecalled for a comprehensive assessment of the incident, asking authorities to identify shortcomings, determine both the direct and indirect causes of the accident

Russian attacks kill 6, injure 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers

Ukraine's General Staff said 21 tankers used to transport oil and petroleum products were damaged overnight, in addition to four tugboats, two cargo ships and a dredging vessel

Iran refuses talks with US until conditions on Hormuz, oil exports met

The comments came hours after the US demanded that Iran publicly declare all channels of the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping and pledge not to attack civilian vessels transiting the waterway

Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for slain father, says it's demand of nation

Khamenei issued the message ​on the occasion ‌of funeral ceremonies for his ​father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held months after he was killed ‌in the ​US-Israeli ‌airstrikes

Trump, Iranian leaders trade threats as interim peace deal falls apart

Donald Trump renewed threats of fresh missile strikes, while Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to avenge his slain father

Trump admin subpoenas multiple NYT journalists over Air Force One report

NYT said the Trump admin has subpoenaed several of its journalists to testify before a federal grand jury following the newspaper's report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One aircraft