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Suspected Boko Haram militants kill 20 in northeast Nigeria attacks
Suspected Boko Haram militants on motorbikes raided two villages in northeast Nigeria, killing at least 20 people in coordinated attacks. The assault underscores the persistent threat the extremist group poses to civilian populations in the region despite years of military counteroffensives. Local officials confirmed the death toll as security forces responded to the affected areas.
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Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion'
Justin Sun, the billionaire crypto entrepreneur behind the Tron blockchain, is suing the Trump family's World Liberty Financial venture, alleging extortion after investing $45 million in its tokens. Sun claims the project's principals leveraged his investment against him rather than delivering on promised benefits. The lawsuit puts fresh scrutiny on World Liberty Financial at a time when the intersection of presidential power and crypto commerce is already drawing intense public attention.
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Military planners to discuss Hormuz reopening in London
Senior military officials from over 30 nations will convene in London on Wednesday for two days of talks aimed at developing a concrete operational plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints, and its closure would send shockwaves through global energy markets. The summit signals a significant escalation in multinational resolve to restore freedom of navigation in the region.
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Iran war: Whatβs happening on day 54 as Trump extends ceasefire?
Trump has extended the US ceasefire with Iran as negotiations continue, conditioning the pause on Tehran putting forward a formal proposal. The move signals Washington's preference for a diplomatic resolution while keeping military pressure as a backdrop. How Iran responds in the coming days will likely determine whether the fragile truce holds.
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How Israel is destroying Lebanonβs water infrastructure
Israel has carried out systematic strikes on water infrastructure across southern Lebanon, with experts characterizing the attacks as deliberate rather than incidental to military operations. The targeting of water systems is widely regarded as a strategy to make civilian life untenable, forcing mass displacement from the region. Critics argue the campaign raises serious questions under international humanitarian law, which prohibits attacks on infrastructure essential to civilian survival.
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