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German police defuse drone carrying explosive at Leipzig/Halle Airport

German police defuse drone carrying explosive at Leipzig/Halle Airport

German police neutralized a drone with an explosive device at Leipzig/Halle Airport, as investigations continue into a possible related incident.

Four injured in stabbing incident in central London

Four injured in stabbing incident in central London

Trump says US held talks with Iran throughout Tuesday

Trump says US held talks with Iran throughout Tuesday

Iranian president says contact with Supreme Leader Khamenei very difficult

Iranian president says contact with Supreme Leader Khamenei very difficult

CENTCOM redirects 48 vessels since renewed Iran maritime blockade

CENTCOM redirects 48 vessels since renewed Iran maritime blockade

Egyptian-American Abdul El-Sayed aims to become first Muslim in US Senate

Egyptian-American Abdul El-Sayed aims to become first Muslim in US Senate

Lebanon reports progress in three tracks during Rome talks with Israel

Lebanon reports progress in three tracks during Rome talks with Israel

Egyptian president, Bahraini king discuss regional and global developments

Egyptian president, Bahraini king discuss regional and global developments

Maritime authority reports ship targeted 95 miles southeast of Aden

Maritime authority reports ship targeted 95 miles southeast of Aden

Iran says deal with Oman does not guarantee Strait of Hormuz security

Iran says deal with Oman does not guarantee Strait of Hormuz security

Iran and Oman reach agreement on shipping route coordinates in Hormuz

Iran and Oman reach agreement on shipping route coordinates in Hormuz

US Treasury lifts Iran-related sanctions after Oman talks: Reuters

US Treasury lifts Iran-related sanctions after Oman talks: Reuters

Putin reshuffles military leadership overseeing Ukraine operations

Putin reshuffles military leadership overseeing Ukraine operations

Amman ministerial meeting condemns Israeli actions in Jerusalem, launches international initiative

Amman ministerial meeting condemns Israeli actions in Jerusalem, launches international initiative

Iran, Oman propose scrapping ship transit fees in Strait of Hormuz: CBS

Iran, Oman propose scrapping ship transit fees in Strait of Hormuz: CBS

Hamas urges US, peace envoy to pressure Israel to honor agreement

Hamas urges US, peace envoy to pressure Israel to honor agreement

Italian foreign minister urges Iran to ensure free navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Italian foreign minister urges Iran to ensure free navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Iran, Oman hold positive talks on Strait of Hormuz navigation

Iran, Oman hold positive talks on Strait of Hormuz navigation

China imposes restrictions on US entities in response to Washington measures

China imposes restrictions on US entities in response to Washington measures

Palestinian foreign minister: Our people face unprecedented threats to identity and future

Palestinian foreign minister: Our people face unprecedented threats to identity and future

Iran rules out any agreement under US military threats, says Revolutionary Guard

Iran rules out any agreement under US military threats, says Revolutionary Guard

Pentagon developing new nuclear strategy amid China, Russia tensions

Pentagon developing new nuclear strategy amid China, Russia tensions

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 14, injure 27 overnight

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill 14, injure 27 overnight