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Suspected Irish murder suspect in Turkey as police widen manhunt
Ahmad Alsaqer, a 28-year-old asylum-seeker identified as a person of significant interest in Jamey Carney’s murder in Ireland, was in Istanbul hours before Gardaí launched a manhunt; investigators say he may travel through the Middle East toward Jordan, and his DNA found at Carney’s home could complicate charges if he’s apprehended.

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US sets ultimatum: Iran must declare Hormuz open or face consequences
The United States is pressing Iran to publicly declare that the Strait of Hormuz is open and safe for passage, warning of consequences if Tehran does not comply as Iranian officials prepare for talks in Oman. Washington has moved warships toward the Gulf and resumed airstrikes after Tehran’s attacks, part of a broad pressure campaign to keep Hormuz open. Talks under a memorandum of understanding carry an August deadline to resolve nuclear details, with U.S. officials signaling that options remain if no deal is reached.

Ukraine could build Patriot missiles, but licensing hurdles loom
AP reports that a U.S. license to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air-defense missiles could be possible, but the process would be technically and politically complex, requiring sensitive tech transfers, rigorous certification, a large-scale production and maintenance infrastructure, substantial cost, and years of effort before any battlefield impact.

China imposes temporary helium export ban to safeguard chip supply amid Middle East tensions
China has issued an immediate, temporary export ban on helium to prevent domestic shortages as renewed Middle East fighting threatens supplies used in semiconductor manufacturing. Helium is essential for chip cooling and production; China imports about 85%+ of its helium, with Qatar a major supplier. The move aligns with Beijing’s push to boost domestic chip production and reduce dependence on Nvidia tech under US controls, and could tighten global helium supply since Chinese firms also re-export helium.

Ryanair flight makes emergency landing in Greece after window dislodges inflight
A Ryanair Boeing 737 diverted to Thessaloniki after a window allegedly dislodged inflight, causing cabin decompression; local media reports say a passenger was partially sucked out, while Ryanair said one person received medical assistance. The plane landed safely and passengers were taken to the terminal as investigators probe the incident.

DR Congo Ebola toll climbs to 600 as cases surface in new provinces
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 600 deaths, with new suspected cases reported in provinces not previously affected, signaling ongoing transmission and heightening urgency for vaccination, surveillance, and response efforts.

Blazing tragedy in Andalusia: 12 dead as Almería wildfires rage under heatwave
Deadly wildfires in Spain’s Almería region amid a heatwave have left at least 12 people dead and 23 missing, as authorities evacuate towns and firefighters work to contain the blazes.

Israel signals readiness to back US Iran strikes if asked, raising regional risk
Israeli officials say Jerusalem would stand by the US if Washington asks for help striking Iran again, with sources noting Israel is prepared to act and coordinate closely with the US. Netanyahu’s government has been involved since the outset of recent strikes, the IDF is on high alert and updating targets, and Israeli analysts emphasize self‑defense while warning of potential broader conflict in the region as US-Iran tensions escalate after the cease-fire drama.

Korean Supreme Court Upholds Yoon’s Martial-Law Prison Term
South Korea's Supreme Court upheld a prison sentence for President Yoon Suk Yeol in what is described as the first martial law case, signaling a high-profile judicial ruling against the president.

Iranian mourners brandish Trump assassination banners at Khamenei funeral
During Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s burial in Mashhad, mourners displayed banners threatening retaliation, including one that read “WE WILL KILL TRUMP,” along with other threats aimed at U.S. and Israeli leaders. The display underscores ongoing tensions surrounding Khamenei’s death and Iran’s broader confrontations in the region amid recent cross-border hostilities and retaliatory strikes.

Deadly fire at southern China's shoe factory kills 28
A large blaze at a shoe factory in southern China killed 28 workers, marking one of the country's deadliest recent blazes; authorities are investigating the cause.