Summary
Tensions are hitting a boiling point as Iran claims to have attacked a US Navy fleet in Bahrain while heavy fighting continues in Ukraine. Meanwhile, a major sentencing has wrapped up in a high-profile murder case, and Armenia’s recent elections are causing a diplomatic split between the EU and Russia.
Key Stories
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Iran claims drone strike on US Navy in Bahrain — Iran says it launched a drone attack on the US Navy Fifth Fleet, warning that even heavier responses are coming if clashes continue.
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Ukraine reports car bomb and boat attacks — A car bomb in Moscow reportedly killed a Russian ammunition official, while Ukraine claims Russia attacked civilian search and rescue boats.
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Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years — Karmelo Anthony has been handed a 35-year prison sentence for the murder of Austin Metcalf, with parole eligibility starting after 17.5 years.
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EU and Russia split over Armenian election results — The European Union has congratulated Pashinyan on his win, but Russia is speaking out against the election results as regional tensions simmer.
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Kyrgyzstan pushes forward with major road project — Work is continuing on a massive transport corridor upgrade in the Issyk-Kul region to improve local travel and logistics.