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Trump, UAE president discuss ties and Middle East in phone call

Trump, UAE president discuss ties and Middle East in phone call

Trump spoke by phone with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed as Iran said it targeted US military bases in the UAE and Kuwait

Asia
Netanyahu says 'we are not retreating' during Gaza visit

Netanyahu says 'we are not retreating' during Gaza visit

Netanyahu says Israel is "not retreating" from Gaza during his first visit there since the ceasefire, vowing troops will stay on the Yellow Line

Europe
After US settlement, EU says Meta must 'protect our kids too'

After US settlement, EU says Meta must 'protect our kids too'

EU has told Meta it must fix "addictive" features on Facebook and Instagram in Europe, after Meta's $16.7 billion child safety deal in the US.

Middle East
US and Iran exchange threats as heavy strikes intensify Middle East escalation and Hormuz standoff

US and Iran exchange threats as heavy strikes intensify Middle East escalation and Hormuz standoff

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian security officials exchanged sharp threats following overnight airstrikes in southern Iran—including a strike in Sirik that hit a wedding ceremony

North America
Two killed, multiple injured in downtown Minneapolis high-rise shooting; gunman dead

Two killed, multiple injured in downtown Minneapolis high-rise shooting; gunman dead

A gunman opened fire inside a downtown Minneapolis apartment complex near Loring Park on Wednesday afternoon, killing two civilians and wounding several others, including three police officers, before the suspect was found dead