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Trapped seafarers traumatized by Gulf fighting, charities warn
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Trapped seafarers traumatized by Gulf fighting, charities warn

Nearly 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf amid the Middle East war, facing drone attacks, seizures, and severe psychological trauma, charities warn

Qatar PM calls for Iran talks in Vance meeting
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Qatar PM calls for Iran talks in Vance meeting

Qatar's PM met VP Vance in Washington to push for renewed Iran diplomacy, urging all parties to engage with mediation efforts toward a lasting peace deal

WHO says six hantavirus cases confirmed so far
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WHO says six hantavirus cases confirmed so far

WHO confirms six hantavirus cases and three deaths tied to a cruise ship outbreak, with global risk assessed as low but moderate risk for passengers and crew

US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance
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US fire on Iran tankers sparks reprisals as deal hangs in balance

US jet disabled two Iranian tankers in the Gulf of Oman, triggering retaliatory strikes and straining a fragile ceasefire as Iran weighs a new peace proposal

Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire starting Saturday
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Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire starting Saturday

Trump announces a three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire from May 9-11, including a 1,000-prisoner swap, as fighting continues despite the truce declaration.

Iran adviser compares control of Strait of Hormuz to an 'atomic bomb'
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Iran adviser compares control of Strait of Hormuz to an 'atomic bomb'

Iran adviser Mohammad Mokhber vowed not to relinquish the Strait of Hormuz, comparing its strategic value to an atomic bomb in remarks published Friday.