SpaceX valued at nearly $1.8 trillion after record $75bn share sale
SpaceX raised $75 billion ahead of its stock market debut, pricing shares at $135 each and valuing the company at nearly $1.8 trillion. The listing is expected to be the largest in history and could cement Elon Musk’s status as the world’s first trillionaire if shares hold their value when trading begins.
Sea drone rescues US helicopter crew near Strait of Hormuz
Two US Army personnel were rescued by an unmanned naval vessel after their Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. The operation marked the first publicly confirmed use of a sea drone in a real world military rescue mission.
Iran says no final decision on peace deal despite Trump’s optimism
Iran said it has not yet reached a final decision on a proposed peace agreement with the United States, despite President Donald Trump’s claim that a deal could be signed within days. Tehran said key parts of the text had been agreed but insisted it would not compromise on its core demands.
India protests US attacks on tankers after sailors killed
India has urged Washington to halt strikes on shipping in the Gulf after three Indian sailors were killed in an attack on a tanker. New Delhi summoned a senior US diplomat and called for dialogue to prevent further escalation in the region.
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic
The Trump administration is preparing to deport a group of Iranian migrants and asylum seekers to the Central African Republic under a third country removal agreement, according to sources. Lawyers representing some of the migrants warn they could face persecution if ultimately returned to Iran.
Ukraine aims to sever Crimea supply routes
Ukraine’s drone forces commander said Kyiv is intensifying attacks on Russian occupied territory with the goal of cutting Crimea off from key military supply routes. Officials say strikes have already disrupted logistics and fuel deliveries across the peninsula.
Congo Ebola cases climb to 676
Democratic Republic of Congo reported 676 confirmed Ebola cases and 136 deaths as the outbreak continues to spread. Health authorities are struggling to contain the disease amid security challenges and limited access in some affected areas.
South Sudan whistleblower reportedly abducted in Kenya
A South Sudanese whistleblower and Kenyan citizen was allegedly abducted by armed men in Nairobi and taken to Juba, according to his wife. The incident has raised concerns about cross border security operations and the safety of government critics.
Drone strike hits funeral procession in Sudan
At least four people were killed when a drone strike hit a funeral procession in the Sudanese city of el Obeid, rights groups said. The attack was part of a wider wave of strikes that reportedly killed more than 20 civilians amid Sudan’s ongoing civil war.
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