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Senior UAE official says re-establishing Iran trust important but difficult

Senior UAE official says re-establishing Iran trust important but difficult

UAE adviser Anwar Gargash says rebuilding trust with Iran is necessary but difficult, as Gulf states struggle to unite against Tehran.

Asia
Indian police publicly beat man accused of killing partner

Indian police publicly beat man accused of killing partner

Indian police publicly beat a man accused of killing his partner, sparking mixed reactions online after footage of the flogging in Gujarat spread widely.

Europe
Germany 'wants war again', Russia FM says, dismissing drone accusations

Germany 'wants war again', Russia FM says, dismissing drone accusations

Russia says Germany wants war again after Berlin blamed Moscow for the Leipzig airport drone attack, as both countries close cultural centers.

Middle East
Iran to declare 'prohibited zone' near Strait of Hormuz, threatening sanctions on vessels

Iran to declare 'prohibited zone' near Strait of Hormuz, threatening sanctions on vessels

Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced plans to establish a "prohibited zone" in the Persian Gulf extending from the US Navy blockade line, warning that any ship entering the area will face Iranian sanctions

North America
Trump proposes renaming New Mexico 'New America', drawing swift dismissal from state leadership

Trump proposes renaming New Mexico 'New America', drawing swift dismissal from state leadership

US President Donald Trump suggested renaming the state of New Mexico to "New America" in a social media post amplified by the White House, prompting New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham to reject the idea