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A truck bomb exploded near a police station in Colombia's border city of Cúcuta, injuring at least 11 people just six days before President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration. The blast comes amid heightened political violence and growing security concerns ahead of the August 7 swearing-in ceremony.
The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad and the U.S. Consulate in Erbil have urged American citizens to consider leaving the Middle East or prepare for a possible emergency evacuation, citing rising regional tensions and the risk of sudden security deterioration. The advisory also warns of potential flight disruptions and airspace closures.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he called a "historic" Gaza agreement aimed at ending the war and launching a phased reconstruction process, while Hamas has confirmed the deal through senior officials. The agreement envisions the gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces, the deployment of an international stabilization force, and the transfer of Hamas' weapons to an interim Palestinian administration under international oversight.
U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed a strong response to Iran following attacks on American military bases in Jordan, saying Tehran "will be hit hard." The renewed strikes come after a temporary ceasefire collapsed, with both Washington and Tehran resuming military operations across the region.
The United States has carried out continued airstrikes on targets across Iran, from the south to the north, amid rising regional tensions. The strikes followed President Donald Trump's warning over Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and concerns that the Iran conflict could expand into a wider regional confrontation.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he is considering renewed large-scale military action against Iran, including strikes potentially bigger than previous operations. While no decision has been made, Trump warned that Iran and its allies, including the Houthis, could face a strong U.S. response if attacks in the region continue.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran that Washington will strike Iranian infrastructure if Tehran attacks any vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning comes as U.S. and Iranian forces continue exchanging attacks, with both sides claiming strikes on military targets across the region. The escalating confrontation has raised concerns of a wider conflict in the Middle East.
The U.S. State Department has warned that Iran-backed groups could target Americans and U.S. interests worldwide, urging citizens to exercise increased caution amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The U.S. military announced new strikes on Iran, saying the operation targeted Iranian coastal defense systems and missile storage facilities to reduce Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM also said it had resumed a naval blockade of Iranian ports.
The U.S. military has announced a new phase of strikes against Iran, saying it has resumed a naval blockade targeting vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas. Washington said more than 20 fighter jets and hundreds of aircraft are operating across the Middle East, while explosions were reported in Iran’s Bandar Abbas, Kish Island, and Qeshm areas.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iranian ports, claiming the United States will ensure security and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said the blockade would target vessels linked to Iranian ports, while maritime authorities warned of heightened security risks in the region.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Iran, claiming that 1,000 missiles are “locked and loaded” and that thousands more could follow if Tehran attempts to target the U.S. president. Trump said military orders have already been issued, while Iran has not yet responded to the statement.
