Iran has ordered the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels in response to ongoing US attacks, signaling continued defiance.
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Iran has ordered the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels in response to ongoing US attacks, signaling continued defiance.
China tested a long-range ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine, prompting criticism from Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Beijing urged nations not to "overinterpret" the routine military drill, which landed in the Pacific Ocean.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged NATO allies to make "strong decisions" to stop Russia's attacks after at least 12 people were killed in heavy strikes in Kyiv on Monday. Ahead of the summit in Turkey, Zelensky stressed the "critically important" need for US and European support for air defense, citing shortages of Patriot missiles.
Iran is holding a week-long funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, assassinated in a February 28 air strike. The ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, and Iraq are used to promote national resilience during a ceasefire and vow vengeance against the US and Israel. Khamenei's family members were also killed in the strike.
As Spain's San Fermin festival marks the centenary of Ernest Hemingway's 'The Sun Also Rises,' attendees like Chicagoan Bill Hillmann, inspired by the novel, continue to participate in the bull runs. The book's legacy cemented Pamplona as a global destination, influencing expatriate culture and American literature.
The Trump administration has urged Nato allies to immediately increase defence spending to 5% of GDP or face consequences. Ahead of a summit in Ankara, US ambassador Matt Whitaker highlighted leading nations like Poland, Nordic, and Baltic countries, while noting many others are lagging. Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte stated Europeans are honouring pledges to hike spending and sign arms deals worth billions, aiming to rebalance the alliance.
Millions gathered in Tehran for the procession of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's remains. Khamenei and family members were killed in a February 28th airstrike. The regime used the event to display national unity amid ongoing war negotiations.
