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Houthi Rebels Claim Downing $30M U.S. Drone as American Strikes Hit 61 Targets
The Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed Tuesday that they shot down another U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Marib province, even as American forces expanded a punishing campaign of airstrikes across the country. The latest escalation underscores the deepening conflict between U.S. forces and the Iranian-backed group, with President Donald Trump warning that strikes will continue until the Houthis "are no longer a threat to Freedom of Navigation." 
The Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed Tuesday that they shot down another U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Marib province, even as American forces expanded a punishing campaign of airstrikes across the country. The latest escalation underscores the deepening conflict between U.S. forces and the Iranian-backed group, with President Donald Trump warning that strikes will continue until the Houthis "are no longer a threat to Freedom of Navigation." -
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 2,700 as Aid Blocked by Civil War and Infrastructure Collapse
More than 2,700 people have died and thousands more remain missing following a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, as rescue efforts are hampered by civil conflict, collapsed infrastructure, and limited access to remote areas. Myanmar's military-led government has warned the final death toll may exceed 3,000. 
More than 2,700 people have died and thousands more remain missing following a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday, as rescue efforts are hampered by civil conflict, collapsed infrastructure, and limited access to remote areas. Myanmar's military-led government has warned the final death toll may exceed 3,000. -
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Tops 2,000 as China, Russia Lead Relief; U.S. Response Hindered by Aid Cuts
More than 2,000 people have been confirmed dead following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and parts of Southeast Asia on Friday, with thousands more injured and missing as rescue efforts intensify. 
More than 2,000 people have been confirmed dead following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and parts of Southeast Asia on Friday, with thousands more injured and missing as rescue efforts intensify. -
Marine Le Pen Sentenced to Prison, Banned From Office in EU Funds Case, Disrupting 2027 French Presidential Race
Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader who had emerged as the frontrunner in France's 2027 presidential race, was convicted Monday of embezzling European Union funds, handed a four-year prison sentence with two years suspended, and barred from holding public office for five years-a ruling that has thrown French politics into turmoil and triggered international reaction. 
Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader who had emerged as the frontrunner in France's 2027 presidential race, was convicted Monday of embezzling European Union funds, handed a four-year prison sentence with two years suspended, and barred from holding public office for five years-a ruling that has thrown French politics into turmoil and triggered international reaction. -
7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Tonga, Tsunami Warning Lifted After Evacuation
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near the South Pacific nation of Tonga early Monday morning, triggering tsunami sirens and evacuations across the capital before authorities lifted warnings and reported no immediate casualties. 
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near the South Pacific nation of Tonga early Monday morning, triggering tsunami sirens and evacuations across the capital before authorities lifted warnings and reported no immediate casualties. -
Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Surges Past 1,600 as Civil War and Infrastructure Collapse Hamper Relief
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has claimed at least 1,644 lives and injured more than 3,400, according to the country's ruling military junta. The disaster has exposed the frailty of Myanmar's infrastructure and intensified the humanitarian challenges in a country already fractured by civil war and under military rule. 
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday has claimed at least 1,644 lives and injured more than 3,400, according to the country's ruling military junta. The disaster has exposed the frailty of Myanmar's infrastructure and intensified the humanitarian challenges in a country already fractured by civil war and under military rule. -
Zelensky Pushes Back on U.S. Minerals Deal, Citing EU Accession Risks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned the United States that Kyiv will reject any minerals deal that jeopardizes Ukraine's bid to join the European Union, signaling rising tensions over Washington's proposed control over Ukraine's natural resources. 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned the United States that Kyiv will reject any minerals deal that jeopardizes Ukraine's bid to join the European Union, signaling rising tensions over Washington's proposed control over Ukraine's natural resources. -
Myanmar Earthquake Kills Over 1,000, Triggers International Aid as Junta Opens Borders
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, killing at least 1,002 people, collapsing infrastructure, and prompting a rare appeal for international assistance from the country's military government, according to state media. 
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, killing at least 1,002 people, collapsing infrastructure, and prompting a rare appeal for international assistance from the country's military government, according to state media. -
Myanmar Earthquake Leaves More Than 150 Dead, Bangkok Tower Collapses; Death Toll Expected to Rise
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Southeast Asia on Friday, killing more than 150 people across Myanmar and Thailand and collapsing a high-rise building in central Bangkok, officials said. The tremor, among the strongest to hit the region in years, was centered in central Myanmar near Mandalay and was followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Southeast Asia on Friday, killing more than 150 people across Myanmar and Thailand and collapsing a high-rise building in central Bangkok, officials said. The tremor, among the strongest to hit the region in years, was centered in central Myanmar near Mandalay and was followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. -
Putin Threatens to ‘Finish Off' Ukrainian Forces as Russia Strikes Energy Sites Amid Cease-Fire Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated tensions in Ukraine on Friday, threatening to "finish off" Ukrainian forces and calling for a transitional administration to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky, as Moscow violated a U.S.-backed partial cease-fire with fresh strikes on critical infrastructure. 
Russian President Vladimir Putin escalated tensions in Ukraine on Friday, threatening to "finish off" Ukrainian forces and calling for a transitional administration to replace President Volodymyr Zelensky, as Moscow violated a U.S.-backed partial cease-fire with fresh strikes on critical infrastructure.
