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U.S. Launches 'Project Freedom' to Escort Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz

U.S. forces began "Project Freedom" on May 4 to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz after disruptions trapped thousands of mariners.

#straitofhormuz, #usmilitary, #maritimesecurity, #oil

Zelenskyy urges EU to open all six accession clusters within weeks and speed €90bn aid

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready for formal opening of six EU accession clusters within weeks and urges fast disbursement of €90bn in aid before winter.

#ukraine, #europeanunion, #euaccession, #euaid, #zelenskyy

Tether Freezes $344 Million in USDT Linked to Iran’s Central Bank, OFAC Adds Wallets to Sanctions

Tether froze $344M in USDT across two Tron wallets after U.S. authorities linked them to Iran’s central bank and OFAC sanctioned the addresses.

#tether, #usdt, #iran, #ofac, #cryptocurrency

U.K. Raises National Terror Threat to 'Severe' After Golders Green Stabbing

Britain raised its national threat to 'severe' after an antisemitic stabbing in Golders Green, citing rising risks from extremists and state-linked threats.

#uk, #terrorism, #antisemitism, #nationalsecurity

Amnesty Alleges 150 Fulani Died After Months in Military-Controlled Camp in Kwara

Amnesty says at least 150 Fulani, mostly children, died after months detained at a military-controlled camp in Kwara; calls for independent probe.

#nigeria, #fulani, #amnesty, #humanrights

Human Rights Watch: At Least 65 Ethiopian Migrants Face Imminent Execution in Saudi Arabia

Human Rights Watch says at least 65 Ethiopian migrants in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia, are at risk of execution after alleged unfair trials.

#humanrights, #saudiarabia, #ethiopia, #executions, #migration

Mali Confirms Death of Defense Minister Sadio Camara After April 25–26 Attacks

Mali confirmed Defense Minister Gen. Sadio Camara was killed after a vehicle bomb struck his Kati residence during coordinated April 25–26 attacks.

#mali, #sadiocamara, #jnim, #insurgency

Alleged China-linked Hacker Behind HAFNIUM Extradited from Italy, Appears in Houston Court

A Chinese national accused of taking part in the HAFNIUM Microsoft Exchange campaign and stealing COVID-19 research was extradited from Italy and appeared in Houston federal court.

#cybersecurity, #china, #extradition, #hafnium

Report: Nobitex routed $2.3 billion in USDT across Tron and BNB; Tether froze $344 million

Reports say Iran's Nobitex routed $2.3B in USDT via Tron and BNB since 2023; Tether froze $344M after U.S. authorities flagged addresses.

#crypto, #tether, #iran, #sanctions

Russian Strikes Kill at Least Five in Dnipro as Rescuers Search Rubble

Russian missile and drone strikes on Dnipro killed at least five, wounded over 40 and hit residential and energy sites, officials say.

#ukraine, #russia, #conflict, #dnipro

Pentagon Says U.S. Maritime Campaign Has Expanded Into ‘Ironclad’ Blockade Against Iran-Linked Shipping

Pentagon says the U.S. maritime campaign has expanded into a widening blockade from the Gulf of Oman into the Indian Ocean, turning back roughly 34 vessels.

#iran, #pentagon, #navy, #maritime

Israel’s Defense Minister Says Military Ready to Resume Strikes on Iran, Tied to U.S. Approval

Israel’s defense minister said Israel is ready to resume war with Iran if the U.S. gives a 'green light,' naming targets and threatening to cripple Iran’s infrastructure.

#israel, #iran, #diplomacy, #war

Trump Says He Ordered Navy to 'Shoot and Kill' Mine-Laying Boats in Strait of Hormuz; Pentagon Boards Iranian Tanker

Trump says he ordered the U.S. Navy to 'shoot and kill' boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz as the Pentagon disclosed boarding of an Iranian tanker.

#iran, #usnavy, #straitofhormuz, #maritime, #trump

ICC confirms crimes-against-humanity charges against Rodrigo Duterte, sends case to trial

The International Criminal Court confirmed crimes-against-humanity charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and moved the case to trial.

#icc, #philippines, #duterte, #warondrugs

Human Rights Watch says March strikes on South Pars and Ras Laffan gas sites likely unlawful, may be war crimes

Human Rights Watch says March Israeli and Iranian strikes on Iran’s South Pars and Qatar’s Ras Laffan likely violated laws of war and may be war crimes.

#humanrights, #internationallaw, #energy, #middleeast