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U.S. guides ships through Hormuz as UAE reports Iranian drone attack
CENTCOM said two U.S.-flagged merchant vessels safely transited under Project Freedom, but the passage came amid Iranian threats and a reported attack on an ADNOC-linked tanker
Modi’s BJP breaks through in West Bengal, ending TMC’s long run
Early results showed the BJP far ahead in a state it had never governed, a symbolic and strategic gain for Narendra Modi’s party after years of expansion
European shares slip as Trump threatens 25% EU auto tariffs
The Stoxx 600 reversed early gains as automakers fell and investors watched renewed trade tensions alongside security risks in the Strait of Hormuz
Pentagon to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany
The drawdown is expected over six to 12 months and comes as Trump clashes with Chancellor Friedrich Merz and other NATO allies over the war with Iran
Market rally collides with Iran war oil shock
The S&P 500 has reached new highs while crude prices swing sharply, leaving strategists warning that investors may be underestimating the economic drag from disrupted energy flows
Oil rises as U.S. begins Hormuz navigation operation
Brent climbed nearly 2% after weekend attacks on commercial vessels and a new U.S. military effort to escort traffic through the key waterway
At least 10 injured in shooting at Lake Arcadia party
Early reports differed on the number of people hospitalized, with several outlets citing totals from at least 10 to at least 13. Suspects were reported to be at large
eBay jumps after GameStop makes $55.5 billion takeover bid
Ryan Cohen’s unsolicited, non-binding offer values eBay at $125 a share, but financing questions and board approval remain major hurdles
Drone Hits Moscow High-Rise Days Before Victory Day Parade
Moscow’s mayor said two other drones were intercepted as airports paused operations and Russia reported 117 interceptions across several regions
Iranian Official Warns Ships in Strait of Hormuz Could Be ‘At Risk
A saved summary of a New York Times report said vessels trying to cross without permission were warned of danger; details on enforcement were not provided