Donald Trump has urged Latin American leaders to consider stronger military action against drug cartels, sparking debate over regional security strategies and cooperation.
Iran has launched missile and drone strikes against Kurdish opposition groups in northern Iraq while regional tensions escalate with Israel and Western allies.
One week into the Iran war, the conflict is affecting global diplomacy, oil markets, and security alliances, with rising energy prices and growing international tensions.
Pope Francis has appointed a veteran Vatican diplomat as the new ambassador to the United States, signaling an effort to maintain steady relations with Washington during Donald Trump’s presidency.
The U.S. is deploying Ukraine-tested interceptor drones to the Middle East to counter Iranian drone attacks, applying lessons learned from years of drone warfare in Ukraine.
Iran’s president apologized for attacks on Gulf states, but continued strikes highlighted tensions inside Iran’s leadership and raised questions about control over military forces.
Iran’s president apologized to Gulf nations for missile strikes while Trump warned of stronger U.S. retaliation, highlighting rising tensions and uncertainty across the Middle East.
Trump warned Iran would be “hit very hard” as Tehran declared U.S. bases in the Gulf legitimate targets, highlighting rising tensions and the widening conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Iran’s president apologized to neighboring countries for missile and drone attacks even as strikes continued across the Gulf, highlighting tensions between diplomatic messaging and ongoing military operations.
The UK has placed aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales on high readiness for potential deployment to the Middle East as tensions escalate in the Iran–U.S. conflict.
Iran continued drone and missile activity across parts of the Gulf while officials accused President Trump of undermining de-escalation efforts, deepening fears of a wider regional conflict.
A court acquitted a woman accused of poking holes in her housemate’s condoms, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove she intended to cause harm.
President Donald Trump signaled possible escalation against Iran while Iranian officials vowed to continue strikes on U.S. targets, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
India allowed an Iranian warship to dock in Kochi as a humanitarian gesture the same day a U.S. submarine sank another Iranian naval vessel off Sri Lanka, highlighting rising tensions in the region.
Russia launched a major overnight assault on Ukraine using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles. In Kharkiv, a strike on a residential building killed at least 10 people and injured others.
Iran’s president apologized to Gulf neighbors for recent missile attacks and said Tehran would halt strikes unless provoked, while rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s demand for Iran’s “unconditional surrender.”
Oil prices rose above $90 per barrel, their highest since 2023, while a weak U.S. jobs report pushed stocks lower and raised concerns about economic slowdown and inflation.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are urging a probe into possible gas price gouging after fuel prices jumped sharply overnight, with the statewide average rising more than 30 cents in a week.
Gas prices in the U.S. have jumped about 14% in a week as the Iran conflict pushes oil above $90 per barrel and raises fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Scientists have digitally reconstructed the face of “Little Foot,” a nearly 3.7-million-year-old Australopithecus fossil from South Africa, offering a new visual glimpse into one of humanity’s ancient ancestors.
New observations suggest Venus’ powerful winds contain massive atmospheric waves and complex circulation patterns, challenging long-standing models of the planet’s super-rotating atmosphere.
Iran’s president apologized to neighboring countries after Iranian strikes affected parts of the region, but missile and drone attacks have continued as the broader conflict intensifies.
Ukrainian companies developing interceptor drones are exploring potential exports to Gulf countries as rising regional tensions increase demand for affordable systems capable of countering drone attacks.
Iran will not compete at the 2026 Paralympics after regional airspace closures prevented its delegation from traveling, despite efforts to arrange alternative routes.