Trump administration moves quickly to advance more than $8.6 billion in arms sales to support Middle East allies
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The Trump administration has approved more than $8.6 billion in emergency military sales to Middle Eastern allies, including Israel, Qatar, the UAE and Kuwait, as U.S.-Iran peace talks remain deadlocked. The sales were made by the Defense Department, which bypassed Congress by invoking an emergency.
Trump dissatisfied with Tehran proposal; senior Iranian military officer says fighting could resume
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A senior Iranian military official said the possibility of renewed conflict with the United States was high after U.S. President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's negotiating proposal. Iran has said it is prepared for both diplomacy and confrontation, while the United States has proposed a revised plan to put Iran's nuclear program back on the negotiating agenda.
Tanker hijacked by unidentified armed men off Yemen, heads toward Somalia
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An unidentified armed group hijacked the oil tanker EUREKA in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen and is sailing it toward Somalia. Yemen's Coast Guard has said it is investigating, amid signs that Somali piracy, which had declined in recent years, is becoming active again.
Zambia cancels digital rights conference; organizers say China pressured them to exclude Taiwan
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The 2026 Global Digital Human Rights Summit, which was scheduled to be held in Zambia, was abruptly canceled after China pressured the country. Organizer Access Now said the cancellation followed its refusal to exclude participants from Taiwan. The cancellation highlights tensions surrounding digital rights and international relations.