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Iran says Qatar holds 3 missing pilots as Hormuz attack raises tensions

The United Arab Emirates accused Iran of attacking a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, while the Iran-backed Houthis struck a Red Sea port in Yemen.

Japan PM skips controversial shrine visit on anniversary of WW-II surrender

Takaichi also said Japan can play a key role in addressing global challenges as "a dependable nation" in the region

20 killed, buildings toppled as 7.7 magnitude quake hits Indonesia's coast

The powerful earthquake struck near Flores early Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning for four Indonesian provinces as authorities urged residents along affected coastlines to move to higher ground

6 dead, including shooting suspect, in Michigan; police launch manhunt

Three people were found dead at a home and another was critically injured in Missaukee County, while a fourth victim was later found dead at another house during the search for the suspect

US tax court strikes down digital ad tax, orders refunds to Apple, Google

State's first-of-its-kind tax on digital ads ruled unconstitutional under federal and state law, with officials ordered to repay money collected from Apple, Google and Peacock TV

Online forum Reddit to join closely-tracked S&P 500 index next week

Inclusion in the benchmark index is expected to boost Reddit's visibility and attract investments from mutual funds and ETFs that track or benchmark the S&P 500

2 UAE oil tankers attacked while sailing through Strait of Hormuz

Two ADNOC tankers suffered minor damage in drone attacks while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as the UAE accused Iran of acts of piracy.

North Korea slams US-South Korea drills, threatens self-defence action

North Korea warned it could exercise its right to self-defence as the US and South Korea prepare for annual military drills

US court dismisses Trump admin lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard

The decision from US District Judge Richard G Stearns said President Donald Trump's administration failed to prove an ongoing violation of federal civil rights laws

Trump orders Navy to return to older jet-launch system on aircraft carriers

The new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy's most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain

La Liga: Celta Vigo-Osasuna opener postponed after fungus outbreak in pitch

Celta Vigo postponed its La Liga opener against Osasuna because of a fungus outbreak on the Estadio de Balaidos field on Thursday.

Hasan Mahmud's career-best 6-55 puts BAN on top as AUS bowled out for 198

Hasan Mahmud took a career-best haul of 6-55 to help bowl out Australia for 198 on the opening day of the Top End test cricket series against Australia.

Cameroon to face Malawi in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations

Upstart Malawi will face Cameroon in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.

England scraps midnight curfew on men's cricket team under skipper Joe Root

The midnight curfew imposed on the England men's cricket team has been scrapped under newly appointed captain Joe Root.

PSG retains UEFA Super Cup as Doue goal seals 2-1 win over Aston Villa

Doue's 61st-minute strike after running onto Ousmane Dembele's pass was initially ruled out for offside, only for the goal to be awarded following a video review.

Netherlands hires Spain great Xavi as first foreign-born coach since 1978

Spain great Xavi Hernandez was hired as Netherlands coach on Wednesday, becoming the first foreign-born leader of the national team in nearly 50 years.

Trump sued over paid early access to US policy posts on Truth Social

The suit asks that Trump Media be forced to end both the new paid service, called Truth API, and its exclusive access deal with his company in general

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave role at month's end

Leavitt, who served Trump as a press aide during his first go-around in the White House, has been one of the most visible advocates of Trump's 'Make America Great Again' movement

Judge again bars Trump admin from implementing order to limit mail voting

Tuesday's ruling creates another legal hurdle for the Trump administration to overcome should it get the initial injunction lifted by the US Supreme Court

Russia strikes Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least 10

Russian forces struck Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and glide bombs, killing at least 10 people as President Zelenskyy warned of further escalation.