A US congressional delegation led by Congressman Josh Gottheimer visited the UAE, Thailand and the Philippines to strengthen security cooperation, discuss AI and energy partnerships, and deliver a unified message that Iran must stop threatening regional stability and neighbouring countries

The seven villagers from Laos had entered the cave in central Xaysomboun province, around 125 kilometres northeast of the capital Vientiane, on May 20. The villagers had reportedly entered the cave in search of gold but became trapped after heavy rain triggered flash floods, blocking the exit route