US passengers of hantavirus cruise ship being monitored in Nebraska
Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.

Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.

A U.S.-led naval coalition has raised the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to "severe" due to multiple Iranian attacks on tankers. Merchant vessels are warned of "deliberate hostile action" by Iran, impacting global energy supplies and ship traffic.

Eighteen people were injured in twin explosions in central Damascus, near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying. The devices, one in a parked car and another in a bin, detonated as security forces attempted to defuse them. Macron, in Syria for talks, was reported safe.

Ghana has postponed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit due to rising xenophobic tensions. Hundreds of Ghanaians have been repatriated from South Africa following protests against foreigners.

Ghana has postponed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit due to rising xenophobic tensions. Hundreds of Ghanaians have been repatriated from South Africa following protests against foreigners.

Ukraine's President Zelensky appealed to NATO allies at the summit in Turkey for urgent air defence systems to counter escalating Russian missile attacks. The call follows recent deadly strikes on Kyiv, highlighting Ukraine's vulnerability to ballistic missiles despite successful drone interceptions.

British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman, detained in Iran, are "desperately worried" as reports emerge of them being denied supplies and medical care. Both have been on hunger strike for weeks due to prison conditions, with Lindsay Foreman reportedly losing significant weight and suffering severe health issues.