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Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar report Iranian attacks after US strikes on Iran

Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar report Iranian attacks after US strikes on Iran

Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar report Iranian missile and drone attacks after US bombed Iran for a sixth consecutive night.

Asia
China, Pakistan urge US, Iran to cease hostilities and resume talks

China, Pakistan urge US, Iran to cease hostilities and resume talks

China and Pakistan urged the US and Iran to halt hostilities and resume talks, warning that a hard-won ceasefire agreement must not collapse

Europe
London Mayor Sadiq Khan appointed to House of Lords

London Mayor Sadiq Khan appointed to House of Lords

Sadiq Khan is appointed to the House of Lords by outgoing PM Keir Starmer, joining 26 new peers named before Starmer leaves office

Middle East
Iran says 38 killed, 400 injured in US strikes since June 22

Iran says 38 killed, 400 injured in US strikes since June 22

Iran's health ministry reports 38 killed and over 400 injured in US strikes since June 22, as fighting spreads across the Gulf and Iraq

North America
US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

New US visa regulations set fixed time limits for foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists under a DHS rule taking effect in 60 days