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“Shot down 7 Iranian boats,” says Trump as US continues ‘Project Freedom’ in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that the American forces had destroyed "seven" small vessels linked to Iran, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz under "Project Freedom."

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West Asia conflict: UAE activates air defences amid incoming missile, drone attacks from Iran

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World May 4, 2026 · 8:11 pm

UAE strongly condemns targeting of ADNOC national carrier while transiting Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the Iranian terrorist attack involving two drones that targeted a national carrier affiliated…

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CENTCOM debunks claims of US naval ships being struck

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World May 4, 2026 · 6:31 pm

BLA claims 11 attacks across Balochistan, alleges casualties and captures of military personnel in escalating violence

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on Sunday stated that it conducted 11 operations across Balochistan between April 25 and May 3, claiming…

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Government rules out TerraBras, mandates local processing of critical minerals: Brazil Minister

Brazil's federal government has ruled out creating a state-owned company for the critical minerals sector, instead focusing on policies to boost domestic…