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China Coast Guard vessels are accused of harassing commercial ships east of Taiwan by claiming jurisdiction, escalating regional tensions after Japan-Philippines EEZ talks; Philippines protests Chinese structure at Scarborough Shoal.
Ukrainian drone attacks have cut military logistics to Crimea, closing the Chongar bridge and slashing traffic on main supply roads as Russia seeks alternative routes.
US President Donald Trump claimed an Iran deal is in its final phase for the 37th time, as Israel and Iran observe a fragile ceasefire after recent attacks while tensions continue over Lebanon operations.
The European Commission is investigating claims Turkish warplanes harassed aircraft carrying Greece, France and Netherlands defence ministers to an EU meeting in Cyprus, which Turkey denies.
Israel halts strikes on Iran at US request while continuing operations against Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, following a rapid exchange of attacks and Trump's direct intervention to prevent wider regional war.
Israel and Iran have paused direct attacks following missile and air strikes, agreeing to a fragile ceasefire at U.S. urging, though both threaten renewed action and Israel continues operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Mindanao in the southern Philippines, killing at least 41, injuring over 450 and leaving four missing. Tsunami warnings were lifted after waves reached 1.48m, while hundreds of aftershocks continue to complicate recovery efforts.
At least 12 people were shot near Toledo's Old West End Festival in the United States, with two in critical condition; multiple suspects remain at large as police investigate.
Breaking: An Israeli strike on a Lebanese army patrol killed three soldiers. Egypt, UNIFIL, Lebanon’s president and prime minister issued condemnations citing violations of sovereignty and UN Resolution 1701.
Multiple flash flood and flood warnings remain in effect early Friday for parts of Nebraska, Kansas, and Missouri after heavy thunderstorms dropped several inches of rain, producing ongoing flooding.
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