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A tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday after being struck by a projectile, according to the British military. Iranian state television reported the liquefied natural gas tanker was attacked after ignoring warnings, further escalating tensions in the critical oil transit waterway.

China's navy test-launched a long-range ballistic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the South Pacific on Monday. This rare act has drawn protests and concern from countries in the region, including Australia, Japan, and New Zealand, as well as the United States.

Russia launched deadly missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, on Monday, killing at least 21 people and injuring dozens. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the country was unable to intercept many of the ballistic missiles due to an insufficient supply of interceptor missiles, urging NATO for more aid.

NATO leaders are set to announce arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Ankara on Tuesday, demonstrating increased European defense spending ahead of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. This move aims to address Trump's calls for allies to contribute more to European defense and convert investment into tangible military capabilities.

Microsoft announced plans on Monday to lay off approximately 4,800 employees, representing 2.1% of its global workforce. The layoffs are primarily expected to impact the company's sales and Xbox gaming divisions, continuing a trend of workforce reductions around the start of its fiscal year.