A vessel has been hijacked after being boarded by unauthorised personnel while transiting through the Gulf of Aden, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The incident was reported about 65 nautical miles south of Al Mukalla, Yemen, as the vessel was travelling east.
UKMTO said military authorities reported that the vessel was manoeuvred into Somali territorial waters and reclassified the incident as a hijacking.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
UKMTO has advised vessels operating in the area to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to the maritime security agency.
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In a statement issued on Saturday, the Saudi Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Iran\u2019s continued attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, expressing the Kingdom\u2019s full support for the measures taken by the three countries in response.
Saudi Arabia said the attacks were violations of international law and the principles of good neighbourliness, and called for an immediate end to military escalation to protect regional security and stability.
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CENTCOM said one additional service member is currently missing in action.
Four American service members were medically evacuated to hospitals in Jordan following the attacks. They have since been discharged, while other personnel assessed for minor injuries have returned to duty, CENTCOM said.
The command said further details, including the identities of the fallen service members, will be withheld until 24 hours after their next of kin have been notified.
The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Iran and the United States exchanging strikes as the conflict continues to escalate across the Middle East.
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The statement attributed to Khamenei, still unseen since the war began, was read out on state television.
He also called US President Donald Trump's signature \"worthless and invalid,\" after an Iranian negotiator earlier Saturday said Tehran was suspending its commitments to the interim deal signed by both countries about a month ago.
The deal was aimed at permanently ending the war.
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The two sides also discussed a number of issues of mutual interest related to the bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as ways to enhance those ties in a manner that serves their shared interests.
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Iran threatens wider offensive: Tehran warned it could resume \u201Cfull-scale offensive operations\u201D if US strikes continue.
GCC condemns Iran attacks: Gulf Cooperation Council Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi accused Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, calling the attacks \u201Cwar crimes\u201D.
Kuwait reports infrastructure damage: Kuwait said Iranian strikes hit a power and water plant and an oil facility, causing injuries and damage.
Kuwait, Jordan targeted: Iran said it struck US military-linked sites in Kuwait and Jordan. Jordan said it intercepted 10 Iranian missiles with no casualties or damage.
Bahrain intercepts attacks: Bahrain said its air defence systems thwarted Iranian attacks after air raid sirens sounded across the country.
Strait of Hormuz tensions rise: Iran\u2019s Revolutionary Guards claimed two oil tankers hit mines in the strait, a claim denied by the US military. The Guards said four ships attempting to transit the waterway were stopped.
Lebanon president heads to US: President Joseph Aoun travelled to Washington for talks with US President Donald Trump on strengthening the ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese areas.
Hezbollah holds mass funeral: Hezbollah buried 44 people in southern Lebanon\u2019s Majdal Selm, including 39 fighters and four civilians killed in recent fighting with Israel.
Bahrain, Qatar intercept missiles: Both countries earlier reported intercepting incoming missile threats amid the regional escalation.
Kuwait\u2019s Ministry of Electricity has thanked citizens and residents for reducing electricity consumption, saying their cooperation helped the country overcome the strain experienced by the power system over the past two days.
Ministry spokesperson said the public\u2019s commitment to conserving electricity enabled the ministry to navigate a difficult period for the national grid yesterday and today.
The ministry added that the widespread response reflected a high level of public awareness and a strong sense of national solidarity, with many people encouraging energy-saving measures across social media platforms.
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Fire Force spokesperson Brigadier General Muhammad Al-Ghareeb said one of the incidents resulted in injuries to several firefighters and an oil sector worker after the site came under renewed attack while teams were battling the blaze.
The affected sites were brought under control, and firefighting operations continued to ensure safety and contain the impact of the attacks, according to state news agency KUNA.
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Mehr reported that the latest strike took place at 16:40 local time (13:10 GMT).
Hormozgan Governor said no civilian casualties had been reported following the strikes.
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Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), today condemned in the strongest terms the treacherous Iranian attacks that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, alongside the targeting of infrastructure and civilian facilities, which resulted in the injury of a number of civilian workers in the State of Kuwait.
\"Iran's actions constitute a highly dangerous escalation, a grave violation of international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter, as well as war crimes requiring international accountability and prosecution, given the deliberate targeting of infrastructure and civilian facilities in flagrant violation of all international norms and conventions, and a persistent determination to destabilise regional security and stability,\" he underlined.
Moreover, he stressed that the GCC stands as one with Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, supporting all measures they take to protect their security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, while expressing his wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured individuals in the State of Kuwait.\"
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He said Iran had rejected what he called an \u201Carbitrary interpretation\u201D of the agreement, which he claimed violated the MoU reached after months of mediation by Pakistan.
Moghadam said the 14-point MoU had paved the way for continued talks over six months, but accused Washington of launching renewed military action and damaging infrastructure.
He called on the international community to condemn what he described as an \u201Caggressive and reckless act\u201D.
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\"Iran's actions constitute a highly dangerous escalation, a grave violation of international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter, as well as war crimes requiring international accountability and prosecution, given the deliberate targeting of infrastructure and civilian facilities,\" Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said, in a statement.
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Iran has suspended its commitments under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) after accusing the United States of violating the agreement, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi said.
Gharibabadi said the US had \u201Cviolated and suspended all its commitments\u201D under the Islamabad MoU, according to Iran\u2019s Fars news agency.
He added that Tehran had also halted implementation of its commitments and was focused on defending the country as US attacks continue.
The move marks the first time Iranian officials have officially said the country is no longer implementing any clauses of the MoU, following repeated accusations from Tehran that Washington breached the agreement.
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Attorney-General Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi said authorities have questioned the reporter and summoned those involved in preparing, approving and publishing the report to examine compliance with legal and professional verification standards.
The investigation will determine responsibility and any required legal action. The report\u2019s withdrawal and subsequent apology by the news agency do not affect the ongoing probe, the Attorney-General said.
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The ministry said the minister, accompanied by Undersecretary Dr Adel Al Zamel, inspected the response operations carried out in coordination with the Kuwait Fire Force and security authorities.
Emergency teams contained and extinguished the fire after six hours of firefighting operations, while technical teams began assessing the damage and working on the rehabilitation of affected facilities.
Al Mukhaizeem praised the efforts of firefighting, engineering and technical teams, highlighting their swift response. He said repair work would continue until damaged units are restored to service while maintaining safety and efficiency standards.
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Health ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour said those killed included five women and two children under 18. He added that 32 women and 18 children were among the injured.
Kermanpour said 28 surgeries had been carried out, 460 people discharged, and 37 patients remain hospitalised.
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The discussions also focused on containing the situation and strengthening diplomatic efforts to support regional security and stability, the ministry said.
The call comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with countries continuing diplomatic engagements to address the ongoing crisis.
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The move comes amid renewed waves of US strikes on Iran following the collapse of a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
Israel has not taken part in the latest US strikes on Iran, despite its earlier involvement in \"Operation Epic Fury\". Iran has also not launched any attacks on Israel during the latest escalation.
The US has stationed some of its tanker aircraft at Israeli Air Force bases in coordination with the Israel Defence Forces (IDF). The decision was made to minimise disruption to civilian air traffic and address operational requirements, the official said.
The IDF is working to support the deployment of US forces in Israel while ensuring its own aviation requirements and operational needs are maintained, the official added.
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The corporation said the injured were provided with medical assistance and that the site was evacuated as a precaution. It added that the response to the attack is being coordinated with relevant state authorities.
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In a security alert issued through its consular affairs channel, the embassy said the regional security environment remained complex and could change without warning.
It advised Americans already in the Middle East to exercise heightened caution and closely follow news reports for developments that could affect their safety or travel plans.
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Reuters has retracted a July 16 report claiming witnesses heard booms in Downtown Dubai, acknowledging that the story did not meet its editorial standards and that it could not determine where the sounds came from or what significance, if any, they carried.
In a statement dated July 17, Reuters said the Dubai-datelined story, headlined \"Booms heard in UAE's downtown Dubai, witnesses say,\" failed to offer the context needed around the origin of the sounds before publication. The news agency said it regretted running the piece in its original form.
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It is in urgent need of an economic boost, especially after losing revenue due to a halt in oil exports caused by the Middle East war.
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Tanker claim disputed: Iran's Revolutionary Guards said two tankers hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz; CENTCOM denied it. Guards also said they blocked four more ships.
Gulf states hit: Iran struck US-linked sites in Kuwait (Al-Adiri camp, Ali Al-Salem base) and Jordan (Al-Azraq fuel tanks).
Kuwait/Jordan respond: Kuwait intercepted incoming threats after reporting damage to a power plant and 7 wounded soldiers. Jordan downed 10 missiles, no casualties.
Bahrain targeted: Iran said it hit a US-linked air base; Bahrain sounded air raid sirens. Bahrain and Qatar earlier intercepted missiles.
Casualties: Iran reports 3 killed, 8 wounded in Hormozgan Saturday; 8 killed, 20 wounded reported Friday.
Central Iran blasts: Explosions heard in Yazd and southern provinces.
Iran threatens escalation: Official warns of \"full-scale offensive operations\" if strikes continue.
UN reaction: Guterres calls strikes on civilian infrastructure \"unacceptable.\"
Iran's grid strained: Citizens urged to cut electricity use.
Oil markets: Brent crude above $88/barrel amid Hormuz disruption.
Iraq: Drone strike kills 9 Iranian Kurdish opposition members; group blames Iran.
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Kuwait's countrywide alarm sirens sounded for the fourth time, according to KUNA, as the country continues to face intermittent missile and drone threats amid the ongoing regional escalation.
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Attack drones targeted \"aircraft shelters and parking areas, fuel storage tanks of the US military at Sheikh Isa Air Base, as well as several connecting bridges in Bahrain,\" the army said, adding that the base in southern Bahrain is \"one of the most important operational and logistical centres\" for the US military in the region.
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\"Air defense systems... intercepted 10 Iranian missiles that had entered Jordanian airspace and were targeting the Kingdom's territory (which) were intercepted and shot down,\" the army said in a statement, adding that there were no casualties or material damage.
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In a statement posted on X, the ministry said, \"The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place, and to follow updates through official channels.\"
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\"US Central Command (CENTCOM) hit surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, and maritime capabilities,\" the military said in a post on X.
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\"An hour ago, two oil tankers, which were trying to pass through the minefield south of the Strait of Hormuz by deceptive American intelligence agencies, exploded and caught fire,\" the Guards said in a statement published by state news agency IRNA, without identifying the tankers.
\"To protect their capital and, more importantly, their lives, the sailors should not be deceived and enter the minefield,\" they said.
US Central Command (CENTCOM) issued a brief denial, saying on X, \"Like most IRGC claims, this is false.\"
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In Kuwait, Iranian forces targeted an ammunition depot in the Al-Adiri camp, the headquarters buildings and ammunition depots in the Ali Al-Salem base and several communication bridges.
In Jordan, fuel tanks at the Al-Azraq base were also targeted, the state broadcaster said on Telegram.
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\"The deputy political, security and social affairs governor of Hormozgan announced the martyrdom of three people and the injury of eight people following enemy attacks on some parts of Hormozgan province this morning,\" IRNA said on Telegram.
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\"In the past hours, four violating ships with the support of the terrorist US army were trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, and all four ships were stopped in place during a combined missile and drone operation,\" the Guards said in a statement carried by the state broadcaster.
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Another Iranian news agency, Mehr, reported that explosions were heard \"in several provinces in the south\" of Iran.
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The ministry of defence added that the Iranian aggression targeted a number of facilities and camps belonging to the Kuwaiti Army using hostile drones, resulting in injuries to several personnel of the Kuwaiti Land Forces while carrying out their duties. The injured received the necessary medical care and treatment, and their condition is stable.
A number of vital civilian facilities were also targeted, including one of the country\u2019s electricity generation and water desalination plants, causing a fire and damage to several facilities and power generation units at the site. The attack also led to power outages in several areas across the country, resulting in material damage but no reported casualties.
The Armed Forces affirmed that they continue to carry out their duties and responsibilities with high efficiency, maintaining full readiness and taking all necessary measures to protect the country\u2019s sovereignty, security and stability, in coordination with the relevant authorities, to ensure the safety of citizens and residents
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In a post on X, US said strikes are designed to continue degrading Iranian military capabilities at the Commander in Chief's direction.
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\"Iran will no longer limit itself to retaliatory, like-for-like responses ... and no political border will be safe,\" Major General Mohsen Rezaei said, according to the Iranian news agency IRIB.
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\u201CWe will never allow their pure blood to be trampled upon\u201D, Abbas Araghchi said on his official Telegram account.
\u201CWe will defend every inch of this land until our last breath.\u201D
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Firefighters have managed to extinguish two fires erupted at two different sites, south of the country, after they had been targeted by Iran attacks, according to Kuwait Fire Force Spokesman Colonel Mohammad Al-Ghareeb.
He noted that the incident caused damage, with no casualties.
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Day 137: Dubai rebuts false explosion reports
Day 137: Iran says it is no longer bound by parts of US ceasefire deal
Day 136: 2 UAE tankers hit, US to resume Iran blockade
Day 135: US military launches another round of Iran strikes
Day 134: Strait of Hormuz tensions flare after ship attack
Day 133: US swaps strikes with Iran while keeping nuclear talks alive
Day 132: Israel vows stronger military action against Iran
Day 131: Trump tempers fury to end NATO summit on high note
Day 130: Iran reports explosions on sites around Hormuz Strait
Day 129: Body of Khamenei arrives in Qom ahead of procession
Day 128: Massive turnout at Khamenei funeral
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Three lucky participants have also secured Dh50,000 each through the guaranteed Lucky Chance ID prize category.
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No participant matched the full set of winning numbers required to claim either the Dh30 million grand prize or the Dh5 million second prize. Consequently, both top jackpots will carry over to the next draw.
Meanwhile, two lucky participants have each won the Dh100,000 third prize in the Lucky Day category after matching five numbers in the Days section along with the one winning Months number.
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The recognition comes after a 28-year wait for Mammootty, whose previous National Award for Best Actor came in 1998.
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The film gained international recognition when it was selected for a special screening at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in February 2026 as part of the Where the Forest Meets the Sea series.
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