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Russian forces struck a school being used as a humanitarian aid distribution centre in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 26 people, with around 20 others missing. Rescue efforts were disrupted by fresh drone attacks. Meanwhile, cyberattacks triggered fake emergency alerts in Ukraine and Russia, as a limited ceasefire in the Kherson region expired.
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The United States has reportedly carried out limited military strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island, raising fresh questions about the future of the US-Iran war and the possibility of renewed escalation across the Middle East.According to reports citing US officials, American forces struck targets on Qeshm Island, located near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The reported attack followed explosions on the island, with Iranian state media reporting blasts as uncertainty continued over the cause and scale of the incident.The Wall Street Journal reported that the latest strike was part of a series of limited US military operations carried out against Iranian targets in recent weeks. Officials reportedly described the operations as defensive, aimed at countering threats to American forces and commercial shipping in the region. n18oc_worldCNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE Watch News18 LIVE 24x7: https://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: news18.co/cn18gFollow CNN News18 on X: https://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN News18 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN News18 on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on news18.comNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube
Tech entrepreneur Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, their two young children, caregiver Anita Maria Cetina, passengers Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr, and copilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras were identified among those killed when a private jet crashed near West Palm Beach.
Under the cyclone's influence, heavy rain fell across several places in the southern state. IMD said the states of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to its south would be worst hit.
Officials say at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a southern Ukrainian village in what the president called an "utterly horrific" attack.
The decision represents another defeat for Trump as his fellow Republicans fight to retain control of Congress in the November 3 midterms. California is the most populous US state and a Democratic stronghold.
The driver of the vehicle was unable to see the toddler before the collision, authorities said
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The White House has included the India-US interim trade agreement among 127 fulfilled promises by Trump, also claiming peace in eight conflicts.
US has conducted defensive strikes on some Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, US official says
The US strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island have pushed oil prices up 0.5% in early Asian trading. The attacks have revived concerns over an escalation of the conflict and prolonged disruption to oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
