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Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong supports Donald Trump's stance on Iran, emphasizing that the regime must choose dialogue over conflict as tensions escalate following deadly strikes between Israel and Iran. With many Australians seeking evacuation amidst regional instability, Wong warns of broader security risks and calls for Iran to engage in diplomacy, as an emergency UN Security Council meeting is scheduled. Need More Context? 🔎

Theresa Goh, Singapore's first female Paralympic swimmer and a retired athlete, has transitioned to shooting six years after ending her swimming career. Currently a pathway and performance manager at the Singapore Disability Sports Council, Goh trains twice a week and finds fulfillment in the new sport, highlighting the supportive community at the shooting range and her excitement for continuous learning. Need More Context? 🔎

The State Department has implemented new guidelines for social media vetting of international student visa applicants, requiring them to set accounts to public and look for signs of hostility toward the U.S. This decision aims to enhance security and follows previous announcements about expanding social media screening, prompting counselors to advise students to remove potentially concerning posts. Need More Context? 🔎

Ready-to-eat chicken fettuccine alfredo products have been recalled due to a listeria outbreak linked to three deaths and one fetal loss, affecting 17 individuals across 13 US states. The USDA's FSIS discovered the outbreak strain during routine inspections, but the source of contamination remains unidentified as further examinations of the company's facilities did not reveal any issues. Need More Context? 🔎

Three-year-old Claire Bell was found alive in eastern Ontario after disappearing on Father's Day, prompting a massive search and investigation involving police and the public. Her mother, Rachel Todd, was arrested amid allegations of a parental dispute, and concerning social media posts, including a cryptic TikTok video, raised suspicions regarding the circumstances of Claire's disappearance. Need More Context? 🔎

Videos on social media reportedly show Maher al-Assad, the younger brother of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in a Moscow cafe, although the video's authenticity remains unverified. Maher, who is wanted for war crimes related to the Syrian civil war, including a 2013 chemical attack, fled to Russia after the conflict ended, while also being implicated in Syria's Captagon drug trade. Need More Context? 🔎