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US destroys 16 mine-laying vessels as Iran threatens to block oil exports

The US destroyed 16 mine-laying Iranian vessels, though President Donald Trump said in social media posts that there were no reports of Iran planting explosives in the Strait of Hormuz

Press freedom in Americas saw 'dramatic deterioration' last year: Watchdog

The United States ranks as a nation with 'restrictions' on freedom of speech, the IAPA said, noting that there were 170 attacks against journalists there in 2025

About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, says Pentagon

Trump said he has no reports of Iran putting explosive mines in the strategic waterway. But if Tehran did, "we want them removed, immediately!"

Meta to acquire Moltbook, the viral social media network for AI agents

The deal's financial terms were not disclosed

US, Iran dig in and ramp up threats as war rages with no end in sight

Both sides sharpened their rhetoric as they dug in, with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth again promising the most intense strikes yet, while Iran's leaders ruled out talks

Iran's security chief warns Trump to 'be careful not to be eliminated'

Ali Larijani wrote the message on X Tuesday after Trump threatened to attack Iran "TWENTY TIMES HARDER" if Tehran stopped oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz

FAA grounds all JetBlue flights across US after request from airline

US aviation regulator issues nationwide ground stop after request from the airline

China's exports jump nearly 22% in Jan-Feb despite waning trade with US

Higher shipments to other regions including Europe and Latin America helped offset a 20 per cent drop in exports to the US

Uber's women-only option goes nationwide in the US amid safety concerns

Uber's women drivers can set the app's preferences to request trips with female riders, and they can turn off that preference at anytime

Anthropic sues Trump administration over Pentagon 'supply chain risk' tag

The Pentagon last week formally designated San Francisco tech company a supply chain risk after an unusually public dispute over how its AI chatbot Claude could be used in warfare

Verstappen takes on 24-hour 'bucket list' race at famed Nurburgring track

Four-time Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen is taking on a "bucket list" challenge as he prepares to tackle his first 24-hour sportscar race at the historic Nurburgring Nordschleife circuit.

Human Rights Watch says Israel used white phosphorus in southern Lebanon

Human rights advocates say the use of white phosphorus is illegal under international law when the white-hot chemical substance is fired into populated areas

Bahrain's state oil firm declares 'force majeure' after Iran attack

Force majeure is a legal manoeuvre that releases a company from its contractual obligations because of extraordinary circumstances

Japan set to deploy first batch of home-developed long-range missile

The upgraded Type-12 missile, developed and produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has a range of about 1,000 km and can reach mainland China

Iran football team out of Women's Asian Cup, face uncertain return home

Iran's soccer team lost its last group match at the Women's Asian Cup and had to contemplate returning home to a country embroiled in war.

AC Milan beat rivals Inter 1-0 to cut their lead in Serie A to 7 points

AC Milan isn't ready to yield to city rival Inter Milan in the Serie A title race.

Ligue 1 title race: Lens just 1 point behind PSG with 3-0 win vs Metz

Lens capped a fine week by beating Metz 3-0 to move one point behind Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain in a tense title race.

US military kills 6 in strike on alleged drug boat in Eastern Pacific Ocean

Operation forms part of Washington's expanding crackdown on cartel-linked maritime trafficking

US begins large military drill with South Korea while waging war in Iran

The Freedom Shield drill comes amid reports of US assets shifting toward the West Asia

Iran war's targets widen into civilian infra; Saudi reports first deaths

Desalination plants, oil depots and residential areas hit as conflict spreads across the Gulf and Lebanon