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Macron Announces French and Spanish Aid Drops Over Gaza

French aid has for the first time been released over the Gaza Strip, writes President Emmanuel Macron on X. Also, supplies from Spain have been released.

Teenage Son Poised to Succeed Chechnya's Leader Amid Health Concerns

Chechnya's dictator Ramzan Kadyrov is said to have been close to drowning the other day, according to Turkish media. Mysterious health problems contribute to increasingly intense reports that "Putin's attack dog" is preparing his teenage son to take over power, writes The New York Times.

Israel Delivers Over 120 Truckloads of Food to Gaza Amid Aid Efforts

Over 120 truckloads of food were delivered to Gaza on Sunday and more are on the way, Israel reports on Monday. According to the Hamas government, only just over 70 trucks with humanitarian aid arrived.

Sweden Ranks Low in Global AI Strategy and Culture Report

Middle East Flights Halted as Oil Tankers Turn Back

Two large oil tankers – Coswisdom and South Loyalty – have made a U-turn in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran threatened with retaliation after the weekend's US attack on Iranian targets. But Swedish shipping in the area is operating as usual.

Iran Faces Critical Decision After US Strikes on Nuclear Sites

USA has entered Israel's war against Iran. Now the world is waiting for Iran's response. The difficult thing is to give a credible response that does not escalate the situation beyond all control, says Erika Holmquist, analyst at FOI.

Potential Consequences if US Attacks Iran Amid Rising Tensions

Donald Trump wants to put a stranglehold on Iran. If he chooses to strike – and tries to deliver a single well-aimed blow – Iran can strike back below the belt. This is what the risks look like for the whole thing to get out of hand.

Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker Collision Raises Environmental Concerns

Tuesday's collision between two oil tankers in the strait between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula can cause an environmental disaster, warns Green party. One of the vessels is said to belong to the Russian so-called shadow fleet.