Headlines- After an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the weekend that set it on fire and left a crew member missing, the United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday.
- Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of the United Nations, voiced his "deep concern" over the escalating attacks in Iran and warned "catastrophic consequences" on a global scale if parties resume "full-scale hostilities."
- Iran has denounced the latest wave of American attacks on its territory, claiming that they have "rendered futile" all of the past few months' diplomatic efforts..
- In order "to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships" in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday that its forces had carried out more strikes against Iran.
- A bar fire in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, claimed at least 27 lives and injured over 60 more.
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Banjara Hound
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Kanni Dog Breed
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World’s Tiniest Water Buffalo Standing Just...
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Modi Meets Putin
Indian Prime Minister,Narendra Modi meets Russian president Vladimir Putin,
Chippiparai Dog Breed
The South Indian state of Tamil Nadu is home to the Chippiparai dog breed. is primarily found in the regions of Tirunelveli, Thenkasi, Thoothukudi, and Madurai.They were strong and graceful hunters due to their athletic and slender bodies.