Major outlets are covering escalating Middle East tensions (Strait of Hormuz attacks, Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact, Iran-linked sanctions), the Senate's passage of a Russia sanctions bill tied to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, and Hiroshima's atomic bombing anniversary. Additional threads include regional flooding in New Delhi, a Thailand mass shooting, and various domestic US stories spanning politics, health policy, and business.

Al Jazeera English
@AJEnglish · 10M followers
Heavy rains have pounded New Delhi and its surrounding towns, disrupting traffic and leaving commuters stranded in low-lying areas. India’s weather office has issued a red alert for the city and its environs with the situation expected to ease by Sunday. https://t.co/US2NsA0lwK

Bloomberg
@business · 10.4M followers
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. said three of its vessels were attacked by missiles and drones while transiting the Strait of Hormuz this week, taking its total tally since the start of the Iran war to 15. https://t.co/CFHicBXV4q

Newsweek
@Newsweek · 3.4M followers
The late Senator championed the move as a longtime critic of the Kremlin and those who support President Vladimir Putin. https://t.co/dv9B3gxWWW

HuffPost
@HuffPost · 9.9M followers
Now leading HuffPost: https://t.co/0OQjJzvZrS https://t.co/H43ZNaqcdc

CDC
@CDCgov · 5.5M followers
CDC monitors important health issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native youth. A recent study found that high school students who drink soda or sports drinks 4 or more times a day are less likely to visit a dentist each year, while those who drink water 3 or more times a https://t.co/sjZANvcLEB

Forbes
@Forbes · 20.3M followers
Americans Can’t Buy Chinese EVs. Waymo Is Importing Thousands The U.S. has used tariffs and security rules to keep Chinese cars off dealer lots. Alphabet’s robotaxi company appears to be buying them by the boatload. https://t.co/2ZUisa5SsW

Sky News
@SkyNews · 9M followers
Manhunt for child rapist who escaped while on leave https://t.co/6bSRnxVRRN

Financial Times
@FT · 7M followers
The UAE’s growing assertiveness over the past decade, including in international affairs and military matters, has earned it the nickname ‘Little Sparta’ in diplomatic circles. https://t.co/mmuCkm6rPr https://t.co/OG6eQ6y12J
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