Middle East Crisis: Tehran Warns Trump of Strait of Hormuz Threat; Netanyahu Suggests Israel Helped Rescue Downed American Crew Member
The speaker of the Iranian parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, accused Donald Trump of following Benjamin Netanyahu's influence and risking drawing the region into a major conflict, as tensions rose after threats to strike energy infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Iran increased drone and missile attacks on energy facilities in Gulf countries and a ship linked to Israel, showing that it remains militarily active despite pressure from the US and Israel.
The situation further deteriorated with casualties in several countries, the rescue of an American pilot, and the increase in oil prices on global markets, adding to concerns about a wider escalation of the conflict.
Artemis II crew enters moon's "sphere of influence" ahead of historic flight
The Artemis II mission crew has entered the zone where the Moon's gravity becomes stronger than Earth's, marking a key moment in the journey toward a historic flyby.
Astronauts will travel to the far side of the Moon, reaching deeper into space than any human before and observing areas that have never been seen directly.
The mission is expected to set new records and provide essential data for humanity's future return to the Moon.
Explosives near gas pipeline in Serbia spark political debate in Hungary ahead of elections
In Serbia, very powerful explosives were discovered near a pipeline transporting Russian gas to Hungary, raising suspicions of a possible attack on energy infrastructure.
The incident comes just days before crucial elections in Hungary, where Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is facing mounting pressure from the opposition and a slump in polls.
His main opponent has described the incident as a "staged operation" to create fear among voters and influence the election result.
Problems with the €500 billion European data economy continue
Europe's data economy, worth around €500 billion, continues to face obstacles due to fragmented implementation of data protection rules in EU countries.
While the European Commission proposed changes to simplify rules and help businesses, these reforms have been watered down or blocked, leaving small companies in particular in difficulty.
As a result, it remains unclear whether the EU can find a balance between protecting privacy and fostering innovation and economic competition.
