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US-Iran military conflict over the Strait of Hormuz escalates rapidly, with US launching multiple nights of strikes against Iran and Tehran retaliating across the Middle East, targeting ships, ports, and allied nations. A renewed US blockade of the strait and Trump's announcement of tolls have further inflamed tensions. Meanwhile, the EU signals emergency trade curbs amid a widening trade deficit with China, as Beijing signals openness to negotiations. A separate fatal ICE-involved shooting in Maine draws attention.

US strikes Iran, Tehran retaliates across Middle East

US strikes Iran, Tehran retaliates across Middle EastThe United States launched military strikes against Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks from Tehran across the Middle East. Iranian forces targeted tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and struck positions in Bahrain and Jordan. The conflict threatens to escalate into a broader regional war, with Gulf countries now evaluating their defensive capabilities against renewed Iranian assaults.

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US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East, threatening a return to all-out war (AP News)
US attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across the Middle East as both vie for control of strait (AP News)
Can Gulf countries defend themselves against renewed Iranian attacks? (Al Jazeera)
New explosions near port cities, Iranian state media report, as Tehran hits UAE tankers in strait (BBC)
Iran targets Bahrain and Jordan in retaliation as US strikes continue (The Guardian)

EU mulls emergency trade curbs on China

EU mulls emergency trade curbs on ChinaThe European Union is signaling emergency import restrictions following a dramatic surge in the trade deficit with China. Brussels has toughened its stance, while Beijing has indicated openness to narrowing the trade gap. Brazil's Lula has also proposed a Mercosur-China trade deal, which has been welcomed by Chinese state media.

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EU signals emergency import curbs after dramatic growth in Chinese trade gap (SCMP)
Exclusive|China signals openness to cut gaping EU trade gap as Brussels toughens stance (SCMP)
Lula's Mercosur-China trade deal idea welcomed (China Daily)

US reinstates Strait of Hormuz blockade

US reinstates Strait of Hormuz blockadeThe United States is set to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments. Analysts highlight the difficulty of fully reopening the strait amid ongoing military operations. NPR reports that legal challenges also surfaced over the Paramount-Warner media deal in parallel.

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Why it’s so difficult for the US to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz (AP News)
U.S. to reinstate Hormuz blockade. And, states sue over Paramount-Warner deal (NPR)
The U.S. is set to reinstate a blockade over the Strait of Hormuz (NPR)

US launches successive strikes on Iran

US launches successive strikes on IranThe United States has launched a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates. President Trump announced a renewed blockade and tolls on the strait. Iranian lawmakers responded by presenting a bill to manage Hormuz, signaling Tehran's intent to counter US military pressure through legislative measures.

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The US launches more strikes on Iran as the standoff over the Strait of Hormuz escalates (AP News)
Iran lawmakers present Hormuz management bill as US war heats up (Al Jazeera)
The U.S. strikes Iran after Trump announces a renewed blockade and tolls in Hormuz (NPR)
Iran, US vie for Hormuz control amid more strikes (China Daily)
US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade (The Guardian)

Fatal ICE-involved shooting in Maine

Fatal ICE-involved shooting in MaineA motorist was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Maine. CNN published video footage of the encounter, prompting renewed scrutiny of ICE enforcement tactics. The incident has drawn coverage from both US and international media outlets.

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CNN InvestigatesWhat video shows about fatal ICE-involved shooting in Maine2:55 (CNN)
Man killed during ICE encounter in Maine (China Daily)
Motorist fatally shot by ICE agent in Maine (CBC)