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Iran Guards warn US vessels during drill in Gulf

Iran Guards warn US vessels during drill in Gulf

Naval units warned nearby US vessels, though the message’s content remains unclear and US forces gave no comment

Asia
India–Russia ties face tough test under US pressure

India–Russia ties face tough test under US pressure

India emerged as a major buyer of Russian oil after the start of the Ukraine war, providing Moscow with a crucial export market as Europe sharply reduced purchases

Europe
Pakistan presses UK to hand over ex-PM aide, retired major linked to anti-state activity

Pakistan presses UK to hand over ex-PM aide, retired major linked to anti-state activity

Pakistan submitted extradition files for ex-PM adviser Shahzad Akbar and retired Major Adil Raja and sought their immediate return

Middle East
Israel says remains Hamas handed over on Tuesday are not those of a Gaza hostage

Israel says remains Hamas handed over on Tuesday are not those of a Gaza hostage

Hamas hands over remains described by the Red Cross as those of one of the last two deceased hostages still in Gaza

North America
Trump says Putin wants to end war, US to hold new talks with Ukraine

Trump says Putin wants to end war, US to hold new talks with Ukraine

Witkoff and Kushner are set to meet top Ukrainian negotiator Rustem Umerov in Florida on Thursday