Iraq probes drone strikes on Saudi Arabia, shuts three crossings to Iran
Iraq closed three border crossings with Iran while investigating drone attacks on Saudi Arabia’s East-West oil pipeline that were launched from Iraqi territory.
Bahrain says it will not participate in Iran’s proposed Hormuz meeting
Bahrain will not attend a proposed meeting in Oman on Strait of Hormuz shipping, citing security concerns and refusing to participate before restoring diplomatic ties with Iran.
US court blocks Trump administration plan to cut disaster agency workforce
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully ordered workforce cuts at FEMA, finding the Department of Homeland Security exceeded its authority in restricting the disaster agency’s ability to manage personnel.
Lightning Houthi advance in Yemen may bring dangerous new dimension to Iran war
Iranian-backed Houthis have rapidly captured approximately 130 kilometers of strategically important Yemeni coastline, now controlling two critical maritime chokepoints and threatening global shipping routes.
Why brazen museum thefts keep happening nearly a year after Louvre heist
Museum thefts across Europe have grown increasingly brazen following the Louvre robbery last October, with experts attributing the rise to copycat crimes and improved criminal tactics targeting high-value portable items.
Firefighters say glutathione helped them – their union warns it could be risky
Firefighters report symptom relief after inhaling glutathione following major wildfires, but their union warns the treatment lacks scientific evidence and poses potential safety risks.