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Rising Tensions in the Gulf as Iran Strikes and Trump Rebukes Allies

  An aerial view of the island of Qeshm, separated from the Iranian mainland by the Clarence Strait. Iran has launched a new wave of attacks on U.S. Gulf allies, escalating an already volatile regional conflict. On Tuesday, Iranian forces targeted the United Arab Emirates in what officials described as retaliatory strikes amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. President Donald Trump publicly criticized Gulf allies for what he called a lack of gratitude and cooperation during a tense naval standoff in the Strait of Hormuz.  Escalating Conflict The conflict, now in its third week, has seen Iran expand its attacks beyond expected targets, striking both the UAE and Israel. U.S. officials revealed that Trump had been warned such retaliation was likely, despite his claims of being caught off guard.  Strategic and Economic Fallout The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, with U.S. allies refusing Trump’s requests to help reopen the critical waterway. This blo...

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Cadaver Dogs to Join Renewed Search for Missing N.S. Siblings

                Jack Sullivan, 4, and his sister Lilly Sullivan, 6, were reported missing on May 2, 2025.

RCMP in Nova Scotia will deploy cadaver dogs for the first time in the search for six-year-old Lilly Sullivan and her four-year-old brother Jack, missing since May 2 from their home in Lansdowne Station, Pictou County.

The specialized human remains detection teams will join upcoming search efforts in the dense, rural terrain surrounding the children’s home. Police have not disclosed when or where the dogs will be used, citing investigative and safety concerns.

Previous searches covered more than eight square kilometres and involved over 160 volunteers, service dogs, drones, and helicopters. Despite extensive efforts and hundreds of public tips, no trace of the siblings has been found.

RCMP stress there is no definitive evidence the children are deceased, but say the move aligns with the investigation’s progression. The case has drawn national attention, with family members urging continued urgency in the search.


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