The US Secretary of State says that US forces will now only operate defensively to enforce a naval blockade of Iran, which in turn has denied attacking the United Arab Emirates this week. DW has more.

Marco Rubio says major US operations against Iran have ended, but tensions remain as Washington presses Iran on its nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz.

The US and Gulf allies propose a UN Security Council resolution warning Iran of sanctions over Strait of Hormuz attacks, tolls and mines, urging a humanitarian corridor.

Donald Trump renews criticism of Pope Leo XIV on Iran and immigration as Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans a Vatican visit to ease tensions.

Federal prosecutors add an assault charge against Cole Tomas Allen after claims he fired at a Secret Service officer during the Washington Hilton attack.

National Park Service says East Wing debris dumped at East Potomac Golf Links tested positive for lead and chromium; report cites PCBs and chemicals; lawsuit filed.

A KC-135 Stratotanker issued a 7700 distress signal over the Persian Gulf near Iran before vanishing from radar; authorities await confirmation amid rising tensions.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened investigations into 30 North Texas firms over suspected H-1B visa fraud, including alleged ghost offices.

The South African Hindu Dharma Sabha urges curriculum writers to expand Indian South African history in revised textbooks, citing long-standing underrepresentation.

Jerome Powell plans to remain on the Federal Reserve Board after his chair term ends, citing Trump administration legal attacks as the Fed holds rates.

A federal jury in Virginia convicted Mohammad Sharifullah of an ISIS-K conspiracy linked to the 2021 Kabul airport Abbey Gate bombing; sentencing pending.

Jessica Mann testifies for a third time in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape retrial, describing an alleged 2013 hotel assault. Weinstein denies it.

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog invites Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and prosecutors to talks to seek a settlement in the corruption case before any pardon.

King Charles III addresses US Congress on the 250th anniversary of independence, praising UK-US ties and condemning political violence amid turmoil.

US Central Command says US Marines boarded and searched M/V Blue Star III in the Arabian Sea, then released it after confirming no Iran port call.

King Charles III addressed the US Congress, marking 250 years since US independence and highlighting UK US ties amid political uncertainty and unrest.

Amazon expands its AWS partnership with OpenAI to co-develop an AI agents platform, as OpenAI loosens ties with Microsoft and revenue sharing changes.

Defence lawyer says Mohammad Sharifullah falsely confessed in the Kabul airport bombing case; jurors deliberate in Virginia over Aug 2021 attack.

The United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC and OPEC Plus, signalling a shift in energy policy and gradual output management in line with market conditions and regional diplomacy.

Cole Tomas Allen is charged in Washington with attempted assassination of President Donald Trump after a shooting near the White House Correspondents dinner.

NSA Ajit Doval met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed, conveying PM Narendra Modi’s greetings and discussing strategic ties and regional security.

President Donald Trump urged unity after a suspect with guns and knives was detained at a Washington hotel before his dinner speech. Investigation continues.