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Tehran files U.S. complaint over June conflict, nuclear sites

Iran has lodged a complaint against the U.S. at an arbitration court in The Hague, accusing it of military aggression against its nuclear sites, economic sanctions, and renewed threats of force, semi-official media reported Tuesday.

12 May 2026-21:40
U.S. spending on Iran war nears $29B, Pentagon says

The Pentagon reported on Tuesday that the war with Iran has cost nearly $29 billion, as President Donald Trump comes under increasing scrutiny over the conflict and its effects on U.S. military readiness.

12 May 2026-21:34
France says it is unclear whether hantavirus strain has mutated

French officials say it is still unclear whether the hantavirus strain linked to the outbreak aboard the MV Hondius has mutated, as health authorities continue monitoring passengers evacuated from the vessel.

12 May 2026-21:33
Google, SpaceX explore plans for space-based data centers, says WSJ

Alphabet's Google is reportedly in discussions with Elon Musk’s SpaceX for a rocket launch deal as it explores placing orbital data centers in space, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the talks.

12 May 2026-21:18
Officials warn more hantavirus cases may emerge after cruise ship outbreak

The head of the World Health Organization has told countries to prepare for more hantavirus cases after the outbreak onboard the MV Hondius, and thanked Spain for the “compassion and solidarity” it had shown by taking in the stricken cruise ship and evacuating its passengers and crew.

12 May 2026-21:15
Man shot dead by police after standoff in Bedford

A man was shot dead by police following a lengthy standoff in Bedford after officers responded to reports of damaged vehicles and threats made from inside a property.

12 May 2026-21:05
Hezbollah head pushes for Lebanon to abandon Israel talks

Hezbollah’s leader in Lebanon urged the government on Tuesday to pull out of direct talks with Israel, labeling them a concession and advocating for “indirect negotiations.”

12 May 2026-21:04
Pakistan rejects reports about Iranian aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase

Pakistan has rejected reports claiming that Iranian military aircraft were stationed at Nur Khan Airbase, describing the allegations as misleading and sensationalised.

12 May 2026-20:45
Qatar condemns alleged IRGC infiltration into Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island

Qatar has condemned the infiltration of an armed group linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps onto Bubiyan Island to carry out what it described as hostile acts against Kuwait.

12 May 2026-20:35
Trump seeks progress on Iran during upcoming China visit

US President Donald Trump is expected to focus heavily on the conflict with Iran during his upcoming visit to China, as Washington continues efforts to reach a diplomatic agreement aimed at ending tensions in the region.

12 May 2026-20:28