Straits Times
Trump says 'Cuba is next' in speech touting US military successes
Cuba's government should take note: Trump used a Miami investment forum to declare the island nation is next in his administration's crosshairs, following what he described as military successes in Venezuela and Iran. The remarks signal a sharp escalation in U.S. posturing toward Havana, delivered pointedly in a city with deep ties to the Cuban exile community. The statement adds Cuba to a growing list of nations facing explicit pressure from Washington.
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Rescue workers rush to save lives after south Tehran missile strike
Rescue workers in Tehran are racing to extract survivors and recover bodies following a missile strike on a residential building in the south of the city. The attack marks a significant escalation, bringing the conflict directly into Iran's capital. Authorities have not yet confirmed casualty figures as emergency operations remain ongoing.
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Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike
An 11-year-old boy named Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were buried Saturday following an Israeli strike on their family compound in Lebanon. The funeral drew both grief and open defiance from mourners. The deaths underscore the mounting civilian toll as cross-border hostilities continue to escalate.
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Three journalists killed in Israeli strike on marked press car in Lebanon
Three journalists were killed after an Israeli airstrike hit a clearly marked press vehicle in Lebanon, drawing sharp international condemnation. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called the attack a "blatant crime," escalating diplomatic pressure on Israel over its conduct in the conflict. The incident adds to a growing death toll of media workers killed in the region, raising urgent questions about the protection of journalists in active war zones.
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Iran strike wounds US troops and damages planes at Saudi airbase
Iran's missile strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia wounded at least 10 US service members, two of them seriously, and damaged several American refuelling aircraft. The attack marks a significant escalation, striking US military assets on allied soil rather than in an active conflict zone. The loss of refuelling aircraft could have immediate operational implications for US air power across the region.
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