Day News Recap: Iran strikes widen Gulf tensions as Nepal flood toll climbs and Europe frets over energy
Iran said it struck United States bases in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates, widening a fast moving confrontation after renewed Gulf attacks. The claim came as Tehran also sought an International Criminal Court probe into a US strike it says hit a wedding party in Kuhestak, while President Donald Trump said the US was stockpiling munitions after the Iran operation and signalled shifts in arms supply. 🔗 🔗 🔗Pressure in the Gulf also deepened after Saudi Arabia said an attack on a Saudi owned tanker in the Strait of Hormuz killed two Filipino sailors. Separately, analysts said China’s support... [Continue Reading]
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Somalia repels armed assault on Baidoa amid regional political tensions
Somalia says its army has repelled an armed assault in Baidoa, the largest city in the country's South West State, after explosions and gunfire were reported early on Thursday. The attack came during a period of political tension in the region and lasted for several hours, according to accounts cited by the Defence Ministry and witnesses. Residents were reported to have stayed indoors as fighting spread across different parts of the town.In a statement posted on social media, the Defence Ministry said the assault was carried out by two armed groups and blamed militias loyal to ousted Governor Abdiaziz Hassan... [Continue Reading]

