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Sri Lanka refused ground access to US warplanes

Sri Lanka refused ground access to US warplanes

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the request was turned down to maintain Sri Lanka's neutrality and ensure its territory was not used for any military purpose

Asia
Iran considers levying transit fees on ships in Hormuz Strait, lawmaker says

Iran considers levying transit fees on ships in Hormuz Strait, lawmaker says

Iran adviser says post‑war 'new regime for Strait of Hormuz' will let Tehran impose maritime restrictions on sanctioned states

Europe
EU urges moratorium on strikes on Mideast energy, water facilities

EU urges moratorium on strikes on Mideast energy, water facilities

EU leaders condemn 'any acts that threaten navigation or prevent vessels from entering and exiting the Strait of Hormuz'

Middle East
Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' Tehran targets Gulf petro-facilities

Netanyahu says Iran 'decimated,' Tehran targets Gulf petro-facilities

Israeli PM says Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or manufacture ballistic missiles

North America
No 'definitive time frame' for ending Iran war: Pentagon

No 'definitive time frame' for ending Iran war: Pentagon

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Pentagon has requested more than $200 billion in additional funding from Congress to pay for the conflict