Headlines- On Monday at 14:00 GMT, the US military says it would start blockading Iranian ports, preventing ships from entering or leaving Iran from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- In the southern town of Biyyada, Hezbollah claims that its men have attacked Israeli soldiers with "a swarm of attack drones."
- US President Donald Trump's threat to block the Strait of Hormuz was deemed "ridiculous" by Iran's navy chief, Shahram Irani.
- Any military ships approaching the Strait of Hormuz "will be considered a violation of the ceasefire and will be met with severe force," according to a statement released on Sunday by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
- The speaker of Iran's parliament Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf is leading the delegation that has arrived to Pakistan for talks with the United States.
- Nawaf Salam, the prime minister of Lebanon, stated that he was working to ensure the withdrawal of Israeli forces and to put an end to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
- Viktor Orban, the longtime prime minister of Hungary, has conceded defeat to Peter Magyar in the country's legislative election.
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Prison Sentence for ‘Found’ Gun
In addition to four years and five months in prison, Ridon Thomas Pilgrim Ramsey of Barbados has to repay $40,000 in fines for the firearm and ammunition he told police he found.
Deer Rescue from Frozen River
A deer strayed onto a frozen river and fell through the ice, but an animal rescue group on Long Island, New York, rescued it.In it’s Facebook page, the Strong Island Animal Rescue League described the rescue that took place at Southaven Park in Yaphank, Suffolk County.
‘Human Calculator’ Indian Kid Breaks Six...
Aaryan Shukla, a 14-year-old Maharashtra, India, prodigy, stunned a sizable crowd on the set of Guinness Book of World Records Italian TV series Lo Show Dei Record by setting the record for the fastest time to mentally add 50 five-digit numbers.In just 25.19 seconds, he completed that, which is almost one addition per 0.5 seconds.
World’s Tallest Man Got Specially Designed...
Traveling the world, the “World’s Tallest Man” Sultan Kösen, who is 2.51 meters (8 ft.) tall and resides in Mardin,Turkey, is hoping to continue traveling the world with the help of his specially designed size 60 shoes from Germany.
Argentina’s Sarandí Canal Appeared Red
In the Avellaneda district of Argentina, a waterway visible from the Buenos Aires-La Plata highway, the Sarandí Canal looked bright red on Febuary 6.Residents voiced their concern about the pollution they are exposed to.
Son’s Dislike of Chicken Nuggets Causes...
According to a tribunal, an Albanian criminal whose deportation was partially blocked due to his young son’s aversion of foreign chicken nuggets could nonetheless be ordered to leave the country.
Kamloops Fire Rescues Deer in...
After a deer got stuck on the ice of the South Thompson River Tuesday morning, Kamloops Fire Rescue personnel sprang into action to save the animal.To save young deer in Dallas, a neighbor called the fire department.
Pennsylvania Egg Theft
The theft of over 100,000 Pete & Gerry’s organic eggs in Pennsylvania is being looked investigated by authorities.According to the Pennsylvania State Police report, the eggs were taken from the back of a distribution trailer at approximately 8:40 p.m. on February 1st, which prompted the theft to be reported. The trailer was parked in Antrim Township, Pennsylvania.
Scotland Confirms No Cat Ban
Scottish authorities reassured cat owners that there will be no ban on cats in spite of a report that claimed cats were endangering wildlife.
The American Dream Longest Limousine in...
According to Guinness World Records, the American Dream is the longest limousine in the world. Given its height of 100 feet and 1.5 inches,this enormous Cadillac, which weighs over 25,000 pounds and has a helipad, was restored at all is even more amazing.