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A blast at a fireworks factory in China has killed 21 people and wounded 61 others. President Xi Jinping has called for a thorough probe.

Earlier, Andrey Marochko told that advancing in the Dobropolye area the Russian military began fighting for Vasilevka in the DPR

A blast at a fireworks factory in China's Hunan province has killed 21 and injured 61, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported on Tuesday. The blast in the city of

43 UAV control points and three enemy electronic warfare stations were also discovered and destroyed

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the death sentences awarded to members of the notorious ‘Chotu’ gang, rejecting a set of appeals. The gang, which operated in the riverine area of Rajanpur, was infamous for kidnapping for ransom, extortion, dacoities and murder. A three-judge bench, headed by Justice Muhammad Hashim Khan Kakar and also comprising Justice Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Justice Salahuddin Panhwar, heard the appeals filed by gang leader Ghulam Rasool alias Chotu, as well as Ishaq

• Mercury climbs to 44.1°C • Met Office says temperature expected to drop from today • Prolonged power outages, water shortages add to public distress • Seven deceased persons remain unidentified KARACHI: At least 10 people died across the city on Monday due to intense heat as the mercury surged to 44.1 degrees Celsius — the highest temperature recorded since 2018 — accompanied by gusts of continental winds that persisted throughout the day, officials said. According to the Edhi Foundation and C

US-Iran Ceasefire Live Updates: The attacks shattered a period of relative calm in the Middle East since the ceasefire took effect on April 8.
Fighters of the "Hart" border guard brigade stopped an attempt by Russian invaders to break through the state border toward the village of Zemlianky in the Chuhuiv district of Kharkiv region.

On a sunny afternoon, Shina Shabso was busy making traditional cheese pastries for a wedding on Israel's border with Lebanon, the celebration in the Circassian village of Rehaniya a much-needed break from weeks of war. Known as "halyuj", the fried semi-circular pastries are a staple of life in this tiny community of Circassians spread across two villages in northern Israel and are served up to honour guests at a celebration or to comfort those who mourn.

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RAWALPINDI: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday issued sweeping emergency protocols and placed hospitals on alert as extreme, above-normal summer temperatures threaten millions across the country. According to a press statement, the NDMA Early Warning Team anticipated that daytime temperatures from May through June would remain above normal. Given these conditions, all relevant stakeholders — including provincial and local administration, health and line departments,

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US warns citizens in UAE of ‘potential aerial threats’ The US Mission to the United Arab Emirates warned of “potential aerial threats” and urged Americans in the United Arab Emirates to follow local authorities’ instructions. “The US Mission to the UAE is monitoring the situation and urges Americans to please follow instructions from UAE authorities and be prepared to take shelter if instructed," it said in a post on X. The mission said its travel advisory remains at level three, meaning

Canada, UK condemn Iran attacks on UAE, call for de-escalation Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney expressed support for the United Arab Emirates after reported Iranian missile and drone attacks. “We stand in solidarity with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and the people of the United Arab Emirates and commend the efforts made to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure,” he said, reiterating Canada’s call for de-escalation and diplomacy. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also condemned the str

Monitoring firm says Iran can sustain production despite blockade TankerTrackers.com said the belief that the United States blockade of Iranian ports will soon force Iran to halt oil production is incorrect. In a post on X, the firm said: “The ongoing narrative that Iran’s oil storage will fill up ASAP and cause production to shutter is wrong.” “Fact is that they can refine that entire amount of oil just for domestic consumption,” it said, noting that Iran had previously reduced output to

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Air-raid warnings were issued in 18 Russian regions overnight, including areas around 2,000 km from Ukraine.

Araghchi's remarks came as the ceasefire between Iran and the United States was teetering, with two countries trading fire over the vital waterway.
The Security Service of Ukraine has detained a Russian agent who was coordinating airstrikes on Zaporizhzhia.

According to Anatol Lieven, more significant is the news that the US is reducing arms supplies to Europe and Ukraine

A fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, Hunan province on Monday has killed 21 people and injured 61 others, state media said. The explosion occurred at around 4.40 pm in a workshop at the Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Company in the county-level city famous for its firework production, under the provincial capital Changsha. President Xi Jinping has urged all-out efforts to search for people who are still unaccounted for and save the injured. Online footage circulating on...

Saudi Arabia called on Tuesday to de-escalate the conflict in the Middle East after Iran and the United States traded fire, rattling a fragile ceasefire. The United Security Council is set to hold a closed-door meeting on Lebanon later in the day. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Nikolay Korchunov recalled that not so long ago, Croatian President Zoran Milanovic "for no reason at all suggested that US President Donald Trump pay attention to the Norwegian archipelago instead of Greenland"
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An ex-Chinese soldier has told how he escaped a Myanmar scam hub after scaling a wall, applying cow dung to mask his scent and subduing an armed guard. Yang Lei, from northeastern China, shared the thrilling story of his escape after he arrived safely back in China. Yang said he led a tour group of 10 people to Thailand, near the Thai-Myanmar border, in mid-March. The local tour guide he hired did not have a legal residence permit and tried to bypass border control, leading the group to bump...

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Energy prices surge, stocks and gold fall amid escalation Oil prices surged by about 5% after reported attacks on ships near the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of supply disruptions. Brent crude futures rose 4.98%, while US West Texas Intermediate crude climbed 3.05%, reflecting heightened concerns over global energy flows linked to tensions involving Iran. At the same time, spot gold fell 1.88% and silver dropped 3.05%, while US stock indices declined, pointing to broader market volatility

Qatar condemns Iran attack on UAE, pledges support The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemned Iranian attacks on civilian sites in the United Arab Emirates during a phone call with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Qatari Amiri Diwan reported the emir expressed solidarity and support for the UAE in steps taken to preserve its security. The Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs also said, “We affirm our full solidarity with the UAE and support for all measures it takes to

Earlier, Donald Trump admitted that the US military behaved like pirates when seizing tankers with Iranian oil

US deploys jets, helicopters to support escort operation US Central Command said “Project Freedom”, announced by Donald Trump, is supported by more than 100 aircraft and about 15,000 personnel, as the United States began escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Centcom added, “U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets launch from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is one of two aircraft carriers enforcing the blockade on Iranian ports while also supporting Project Freedom.” The command said,

Donald Trump noted that "NATO wasn’t there," when the United States launched the war against Iran

The US leader also stressed that Kiev continues to wage hostilities due to the supply of American weapons through NATO countries
‘Project Freedom’ risks escalation but was necessary, ex-US official says Former US assistant secretary of state Mark Kimmitt said “Project Freedom”, the plan by the United States to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, carries risks of escalation but was necessary. Speaking to Al Jazeera, he said: “If we had not done Project Freedom, we would be in a kind of stasis right now where we would not have any increase in tension of any kind. But in this case, the United States has taken th
Hezbollah says it hit Israeli Merkava tank in south Lebanon Hezbollah said it targeted an Israeli Merkava tank in Biyyada in southern Lebanon with a guided missile on Monday night, claiming a confirmed hit and reporting that the tank was seen burning. In a statement on Telegram, the group said the attack was carried out at 11:45 pm local time, “in defence of Lebanon and its people, and in response to Israeli enemy violations of the ceasefire and attacks on villages in southern Lebanon.”

Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country's Health Ministry reports.
Turkey and Qatar discuss US-Iran talks in phone call Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan spoke with his Qatari counterpart, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, to discuss developments in the Middle East, according to Anadolu Agency. Diplomatic sources said the two reviewed the regional situation during the phone call. The discussion also covered ongoing talks between the United States and Iran, as regional actors continue efforts to support diplomacy and de-escalation.
Iran warns US of ‘crushing’ response over Hormuz Yadollah Javani, deputy political officer of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, warned that any attempt by the United States to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz would be met with a “decisive and crushing response”. Speaking to ISNA, he said: “Trump’s problem today is the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. He knocked on every door during the 40-day war and afterwards, but to no avail.” Javani added: “This means that America is no longer a

US forces opened a passage through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after sinking Iranian boats and escorting merchant ships, as fresh attacks struck vessels and facilities in the United Arab Emirates. The escalation has raised fears over global energy supplies and risks derailing a fragile regional ceasefire.
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