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U.S. launches strikes after Iran fires on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to live updates

The New York Times·●●●●●5 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇮🇳·12 Jul
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The U.S. launched strikes after Iran fired on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to live updates. The incident involves naval activity in a key shipping area and prompted U.S. military action.

Trump threatens Iran amid calls for his killing

South China Morning Post·●●●●●5 sources·🇭🇰 🇮🇳 🇺🇸·11 Jul
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The story reports Trump threatened Iran amid calls for his killing. The reporting notes heightened tensions and public calls involving Trump and Iran.

Yale scientists report they may have found how Parkinson's disease spreads through the brain

ScienceDaily·●●2 sources·🇺🇸 🇮🇳·12 Jul
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Yale scientists report findings that may explain how Parkinson’s disease spreads through the brain. The work matters because it could clarify disease progression pathways for future research and treatments.

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Bangladesh test nuclear development as the country enters the field of atomic energy

Bloomberg·●●2 sources·🇺🇸 🇮🇳·12 Jul
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Bangladesh is testing nuclear development as the country moves into atomic energy. The transition signals progress in Bangladesh’s nuclear energy efforts.

Courtois considers not quitting Belgium but says he wants time off

Reuters·●●2 sources·🇬🇧 🇺🇸·11 Jul
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Thibaut Courtois said he is considering not quitting Belgium but wants time off. The remarks matter to Belgium’s plans for future matches and squad availability.

The war in Ukraine is shifting against Putin, but he is not giving in

The Wall Street Journal·●●2 sources·🇺🇸 🇮🇳·11 Jul
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The war in Ukraine is shifting against Putin. The Wall Street Journal and Mint report that Putin is not giving in.

Dispute at the US Supreme Court as justices’ disagreements become public

Financial Times·●●2 sources·🇬🇧 🇮🇳·12 Jul
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A dispute unfolded at the US Supreme Court as justices’ disagreements became public. The brief report indicates internal disagreements reached public attention, affecting how the court’s process is understood.

Air defences: India should induct drones and precision missiles in line with its own threat analysis

Mint·●●2 sources·🇮🇳·12 Jul
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Mint and The Economic Times report India should induct drones and precision missiles aligned with its own threat analysis. This matters because it concerns updates to India’s air defense capabilities based on assessed threats.

As India and New Zealand increase ties, Congress recalls former New Zealand prime minister David Lange reviving relations in 1984

The Economic Times·●●2 sources·🇮🇳·11 Jul
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India and New Zealand are increasing ties, and Congress recalled David Lange reviving relations in 1984. The recalled 1984 outreach highlights a longstanding effort to strengthen diplomatic relations between the two countries.

War and weather remain risks for global gas markets

The Economist·1 source·🇬🇧·12 Jul
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War and weather remain risks for global gas markets. These factors can affect supply and price conditions across countries trading natural gas.

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