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• Taiwan fires rockets in China’s direction from a U.S.-supplied mobile launching system in drill

  10-06-2026 17:21 via article.wn.com
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• Why the Classics matter more in the age of AI

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  During the second World Conference of Classics...
  
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• Which World Cup teams, players and officials were denied US visas, entry?

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  The United States government has faced sharp criticism from immigration and human rights experts due to the ongoing visa-related complications and entry denials for athletes and officials participating in the FIFA World Cup. The censure of US President Donald Trump’s administration grew after top Somali football referee Omar Artan, who was set to officiate in World Cup games, was denied entry into the country this week.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4FIFA World Cup 2026 expla
  
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• What weapon did Karmelo Anthony use? Deadly Ozark Trail knife was ‘ideal for someone who hunts’

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
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• US Strikes 'Multiple Targets' In Iran; Trump Says Tehran Officials Asked To 'Stop Bombing'

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  The exchange came as Iranian state and semi-official media reported a dramatic escalation, with Tehran ordering the complete shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. ......
  
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• US Renews Attacks, Iran Targets American Bases In Gulf, Claims Hormuz Closed

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  In response, Iran's IRGC said that its aerospace force and navy have carried out a two-wave operational strike against US forces in the region ......
  
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• U.S. military strikes ‘multiple targets’ in Iran in second day of renewed fire

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  The U.S. Central Command issued a statement saying its forces targeted "Iranian military surveillance capabilities, communication systems and air defense sites across Iran" ......
  
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• US hits Iran with fresh strikes, triggers Gulf base attacks

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  The US and Iran continue to exchange strikes amid the recent escalation in the conflict in the Middle East....
  
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• US forces complete latest round of strikes against Iran: Central Command

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  US forces complete latest round of strikes against Iran: Central Command...
  
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• US Central Command claims commercial ships continuing to transit through Hormuz Strait, denies closure

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  WASHINGTON -- US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Wednesday that...
  
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• Trump Says US Wants "Meaningful Deal" With Iran As Tensions Escalate

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States wants a "meaningful" and "effective" deal with Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. ......
  
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• The family history that lies beneath

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  In a talk following the screening of her first feature documentary film, May the Soil Be Everywhere, at the recent Houston Asian American Pacific Islander Film Festival, director Zhao Yehui discussed how she discovered a family history, and how that shaped the film's development. Zhao's grandmother migrated from a village to a small town, her mother moved to a big city, and she moved to the US — so she...
  
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• Taylor Swift and Haim Sisters Appear at MSG for Knicks Game

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  The musician, who is believed to be planning a wedding in the city, showed up in a musical take on Knicks gear. ......
  
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• States tell Albanese government that NDIS changes could mean people with disabilities are shifted into hospitals

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  Plan to move 240,000 people off scheme leads states and territories to jointly warn they can’t ‘deliver like-for-like services to people who are exited from the NDIS’...
  
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• 'Secret' Mission Helped 200 Ships Move 100 Million Oil Barrels Through Hormuz: Trump

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  Donald Trump claimed the U.S. secretly moved 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iran's blockade, saying over 200 commercial ships passed safely under a covert... ......
  
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• Scientists discover 149 new marine species off remote Australian islands

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  CANBERRA, June 11 (Xinhua) -- Scientists have identified at least 149 previously unknown marine species in deep-sea waters surrounding Australia's remote Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands, following research voyages conducted in 2021 and 2022. The discoveries, announced this week,...
  
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• Renewables to safeguard Asia from oil shocks

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  The development of renewable energy sources will help shield Asian economies from the harsh impact of soaring oil prices, a regional forum heard on Tuesday. As the conflict in the Middle East entered its 100th day, record-high prices of oil and gas continued to drive up inflation across the Asia-Pacific and exposed the region's dependence on imported fossil fuels. However, energy industry experts said the Middle East crisis also offers an opportunity for Asian countries to transform their energy
  
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• 'Region will become hell': Iran launches retaliatory strikes on 18 US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said its forces carried out two waves of operations targeting 18 'important' US military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain, as Tehran vowed a 'decisive military response' to American aggression.According to reports by Iran International, the strikes targeted the Ali Al-Salem and Ahmed Al-Jaber air bases in Kuwait, and Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain. The...
  
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• Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  A reactor at the world’s largest...
  
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• Protests break out after Belfast street stabbing

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  Politicians and law enforcement officials in Northern Ireland appealed for calm on Wednesday after a night of anti-immigrant rioting forced people from their homes. The unrest, which mainly affected the city of Belfast, followed a knife attack on Monday evening in which a 30-year-old Sudanese man who had entered the country illegally and claimed asylum appeared to have tried to cut someone's head off. The suspect has since been charged with...
  
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• Opendoor lays off nearly 250 India employees, shifts focus to AI-native US teams: Read CEO’s note

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  Opendoor is shutting...
  
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• Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Launches New Attack on Iran

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  Oil prices jumped after the United States and Iran exchanged fire for a second day, heightening fears that the two countries could slide back into open conflict. ......
  
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• New Iran war begins? Hegseth confirms US strikes after Trump greenlights attack: 'Tap, tap, tap '

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  This video covers a press briefing involving Pete Hegseth at U.S. Central Command, where he discusses...
  
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• Mehdi Hasan on Donald Trump’s big, beautiful birthday – podcast

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  As the US prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary and Trump turns 80, what state is the country in? And its president?...
  
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• May heat wave marks 'new normal': agency

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  Last month ranked as the world's second-warmest May on record, showing how quickly climate extremes have become "the new normal", the European Union's climate monitoring service said. Western Europe was hit by an early and intense heat wave in May that shattered multiple national records and left people, crops, and ecosystems little time to adapt, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. The monitor said the May global average...
  
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• Locals gain tech skills at Cambodia power plant

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  KOH KONG, Cambodia — After more than 10 years at the China Huadian Lower Stung Russei Chrum Hydro-Electric Station in southwestern Cambodia, Keat Makara, 35, has become a highly skilled hydropower technician. Makara joined the 338-megawatt plant in 2013 and received training from Chinese experts, a journey that transformed him from an electrician's helper into a specialist in hydropower operations. He now serves as assistant director of the plant's power generation operation department. "T
  
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• Kenya to expand Nairobi animal orphanage

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced plans to relocate and expand the historic Nairobi Animal Orphanage into a larger, modern wildlife rescue and conservation facility within Nairobi National Park. The facility will be moved from its current 1.8-hectare site to a new 22-hectare conservation complex. Additional orphanages are planned in Kwale, Nanyuki, and northeastern Kenya to strengthen animal rescue and rehabilitation efforts across the country. The KWS said...
  
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• Japan's ex-LDP leader Yohei Kono dies at 89

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  Yohei Kono, former speaker of Japan's House of Representatives and former president of the Liberal Democratic Party, died on Monday at the age of 89, Japanese media reported on Wednesday. Kono, born in 1937, was first elected to the...
  
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• Iran US War News LIVE: US renews offensive against Iran, Hegseth says ‘strikes could extend ...

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  Iran US War News LIVE: Catch all updates as the United States attacks Iran for the second day strait and vows to continue it for the third day as well. Catch Iran US War News LIVE Updates only at Mint. ......
  
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• Iran Closes Strait Of Hormuz After US Attacks, CENTCOM Claims Commercial Ships Transiting

  11-06-2026 04:58 via article.wn.com
  IRGC claimed, "two oil tankers attempting to illegally pass through the strait were hit". ......
  
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