A massive explosion has rocked Bandar Abbas, one of Iran’s key Gulf cities, leaving 1 dead and 14 injured as an eight-storey building suffers extensive damage to floors, vehicles and nearby shops. The mysterious blast comes amid rising tensions between Iran and the US, with Tehran pointing fingers at the United States, Israel, and Europe for allegedly “provoking” recent civil unrest. President Trump stated that Iran is now seeking a diplomatic deal under pressure while emphasizing that the US maintains a strong military presence in the Gulf as a warning signal. Meanwhile, the Iranian president has firmly rejected any negotiations over nuclear technology and missile defense capabilities, calling them non-negotiable. WATCH 

A new transatlantic rift is emerging as President Donald Trump openly warns the United Kingdom against strengthening business ties with China, calling the move dangerous for national and strategic security. The warning comes just as Prime Minister Keir Starmer concludes a high profile visit to Beijing aimed at resetting UK-China relations after years of diplomatic strain. Rather than backing down, Britain appears to be pushing forward. Starmer has defended engagement with China as a matter of national interest, arguing that economic cooperation can coexist with firm security safeguards.