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US and Iran exchange heavy blows as war widens to Kuwait and Egypt
The US struck dozens of IRGC targets in Iran after an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan. Iran retaliated by targeting a Chinese firm in Kuwait and hitting gas vessels in Egypt, widening the conflict. Russia launched a massive missile and drone assault on Ukraine, with a missile landing in Poland, while Ukraine struck deep into Russia. In Pakistan-administered Kashmir, election protests left over 30 dead.
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US launches heavy strikes on Iran as retaliatory attacks hit Kuwait and Egypt The US military struck dozens of IRGC targets across Iran after Iranian missiles targeted a US base in Jordan. Hours later, Iran hit a Chinese company in Kuwait, killing a worker, and drones ignited fires on gas vessels at Egypt's Damietta port. 123456
Russian missile lands in Poland amid massive bombardment of Ukraine Russia launched over 70 missiles and 280 drones across Ukraine, killing eight including three children. A Russian cruise missile crashed in eastern Poland, prompting an emergency NATO response, while Ukraine struck deep into Russia, hitting oil refineries and logistics centers. 7891011
Over 30 killed in Kashmir election protests as clashes turn deadly Clashes between security forces and protesters during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir left more than 30 dead, according to a banned activist group, as voting faced widespread boycotts. 1213
Nearly half of Americans support arresting Netanyahu on ICC warrant A new poll shows 47% of Americans believe the US should arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu on ICC war crimes charges during his visit, with 68% of Democrats in favor. 14
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