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Boat with 61 migrants capsizes near Libya, 15 bodies wash up on coast
Libya's authorities said the bodies of at least 15 migrants washed up on the eastern Mediterranean coast on Saturday after a boat capsized. A Libyan navy official said 10 survivors from the boat claimed it was carrying around 61 people. Security officials said the bodies were recovered from the coast of Tobruk city and that more bodies could be found.
Ukraine war could be avoided if G8 didn't expel Russia: Trump
US President Donald Trump said Russia should not have been expelled from G8 and that former President Barack Obama wanted Vladimir Putin removed from the group. "They should have kept the G8. You probably wouldn't have the war with Russia and Ukraine if they did," he added. Russia was suspended from G8 in 2014 after it annexed Crimea from Ukraine.
Audio recording captures Iran's warning to ships as it shuts Strait of Hormuz again
A recording captures IRGC Navy's radio broadcast as it closed Strait of Hormuz again. "Due to Israel's actions in Lebanon and US' violation of commitments, the Strait of Hormuz is closed to maritime navigation. All vessels are ordered to stay clear of this area to ensure their own safety," it said. Iran also warned of further measures against aggression.
US-Iran talks going well, will join negotiations in Switzerland soon: JD Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said he's confident the ceasefire between the US and Iran will hold, adding that negotiations in Switzerland are progressing positively. "I spoke to Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner this morning, and they report that negotiations are going well," Vance said. "I expect to join...US delegation in Switzerland in the next couple of days," he added.
Particularly absurd: Govt on Pak President's remark about threats to mosques in India
The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that Pakistan has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters after Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari "expressed concern about threats to mosques in India". The remarks are particularly absurd given Pakistan’s own abysmal record on human rights, MEA said, adding that Pakistan has a long history of targeting minorities.
Dumocrat or Dumbocrat: Trump in a poll for 'very important matter'
After US President Donald Trump referred to Democrats as 'Dumocrats', he opened a poll on a "very important matter" on his TruthSocial account. He asked, "Which do you prefer, Dumocrat or Dumbocrat?" "In one case, you simply exchange the 'e' for 'u', so simple and precise...In the other case, you spell out DUMB," he explained, asking, "Which is better?"
You had 1 obligation to restrain your bloodthirsty ally: Iran to US on Israel bombing Lebanon
After shutting the Strait of Hormuz due to Israeli strikes on Lebanon, Iranian Embassy in Ghana reminded US of its key obligation under the Memorandum of Understanding. While referring to Israel, the embassy wrote, "You had one obligation: restrain your bloodthirsty ally." "The world's energy now waits for your conscience to arrive. We don't bluff," it added.
Spanish PM's wife banned from leaving country over corruption charges
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez's wife, Begona Gomez, is set to stand trial on corruption charges and has been barred from leaving the country pending the outcome of the case. She has been ordered to surrender her passport and is banned from all border crossings and airports. Gomez was charged with embezzlement, corruption, and misappropriation of public funds in April.
US says Strait of Hormuz open for safe passage after Iran announces closure
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday said that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for safe passage of commercial ships. It added that 55 merchant ships transited the waterway, moving large amounts of cargo and over 17 million barrels of oil. The statement comes shortly after Iran announced the closure of the strait, alleging US and Israeli ceasefire violations.
Trump shares article saying he 'holds the cards' in Netanyahu's re-election
US President Donald Trump shared an article on his Truth Social account with the title 'Trump holds the cards in Netanyahu's shaky reelection chances'. Earlier, he had bashed Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu saying that the latter "needs to be more responsible with respect to Lebanon". Trump said this while criticising Israel's attacks in Lebanon.