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Pakistan rejects Taliban claim of hospital strike in Kabul, calls it 'misinformation'

Pakistan rejects Taliban claim of hospital strike in Kabul, calls it 'misinformation'

Pakistani authorities say 'Omid Hospital' cited by Taliban is located several kilometers from Camp Phoenix, where strike reportedly occurred

Asia
Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies: report

Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies: report

Pre‑war intelligence assessments did not consider Iran’s response a certainty, but listed it as a possible outcome

Europe
Spain permanently withdraws ambassador as rift with Israel deepens

Spain permanently withdraws ambassador as rift with Israel deepens

Spain's Foreign Ministry says its embassy in Tel Aviv will be led by a charge d'affaires for the foreseeable future

Middle East
Trump upset as key US partners shun call for Hormuz warship escorts

Trump upset as key US partners shun call for Hormuz warship escorts

US president claims some are 'very enthusiastic about it, and some aren't'

North America
Trump criticizes allies over rejection of Hormuz request, as Iran and Israel trade airstrikes

Trump criticizes allies over rejection of Hormuz request, as Iran and Israel trade airstrikes

Israel continues strikes early Tuesday on Tehran and Hezbollah sites in Beirut, a day after saying it has plans for at least three more weeks of war with Iran