US seizes Iranian-flagged cargo ship

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated following the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman, an act President Trump justified as a response to the vessel attempting to bypass a naval blockade. While diplomatic efforts to resume peace talks in Pakistan continue, Iran remains resistant, demanding the removal of the blockade as a precondition for negotiation. Simultaneously, a horrific mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, has left eight children dead, marking a devastating tragedy for the local community. In other developments, humanoid robots demonstrated significant technological advancement by outperforming human athletes in a Beijing half-marathon, raising questions about the future of automation. Additionally, South Korea is experiencing a literary shift as female authors increasingly dominate the book market, fostering new community spaces that challenge traditional social norms and gender roles.