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Washington: The United States has begun military strikes against Iran after a US Army Apache helicopter crashed off the coast of Oman, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. In a statement released on social media, US Central Command said the operation was "a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression".  “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces began launching self-defense strikes against Iran at 5 p.m. ET today at the Commander in Chief’s direction, in response to yesterday’s downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter. The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression,” the post read.   The announcement…

Johannesburg: As many as 12 people lost their lives in a late-night mass shooting at an informal settlement in Johannesburg, South Africa. The attack occurred at the Jumpers Informal Settlement in the Cleveland area. According to police, a group of more than 10 armed suspects carried out the shooting before escaping from the scene. Investigators said the attackers entered the settlement through two different access points. They then moved through the area and opened fire on residents and other community members at several locations within the settlement. The gunmen fled in a vehicle after the attack, leaving multiple victims dead. According…

Belfast, Northern Ireland: UK leaders have appealed for calm after the arrest of a Sudanese asylum seeker accused of attempting to murder a man in a brutal knife attack in Belfast triggered anti-immigration protests and unrest. A 30-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a knife in a public place and making threats to kill following the attack, which police and prosecutors described as an "attempted beheading", Suspect held, victim critical The victim, a man in his 40s, suffered severe injuries to his neck, eyes, face and back during the assault in north Belfast late on Monday.…

Washington: A US military Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, close to the coast of Oman, following an alleged attack by Iranian forces amid conflict in the Middle East. The two crew members were left stranded in the sea for around two hours following the crash. Search and rescue efforts were quickly launched by the US Navy in the area. In a rare and significant operation, the US Navy used an unmanned surface vessel to help rescue the stranded crew. The drone boat was sent to locate the pilots in open waters and assist in their…