CBS News reports that senior Pentagon officials have been examining a range of potential military scenarios involving Cuba, including an Army-led air assault using the 101st Airborne Division. The officials emphasized the briefings are not evidence that the US president or the Pentagon has decided to carry out any operation.
Human rights group HRANA says Iran has carried out the execution of Aref Khoshkar, who was reportedly detained in connection with the 2022 protests. The report adds to international concerns about due process and the use of capital punishment in cases linked to unrest.
Institutional adoption is moving blockchain into mainstream finance through tokenization, stablecoins and modern digital payment infrastructure.
A Ukrainian drone strike has hit the Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat refinery deep inside Russia, sparking a massive fire at the major fuel-producing plant and further crippling domestic refining capacity.
An active policeman was arrested at a Pagadian City checkpoint in Zamboanga del Sur after authorities seized 251 reams of smuggled cigarettes worth ₱1.285M from his car.
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As President Zelenskiy prepares another cabinet shake-up, Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is drawing heightened attention—critics fear instability, while supporters cite his drive to reform procurement and accelerate Ukraine’s shift toward a more efficient, drone-enabled fighting force.
New measures aim to deter parents from taking children across borders or into hiding without legal authorization, strengthening enforcement and support for families affected by custody disputes.
Iraq’s prime minister says all U.S. forces will leave the country by September 30, after U.S. and Iraqi discussions that link the timetable to changes in the security role of Iran-backed militias.
The U.S. military has begun another round of strikes against Iran, citing efforts to reduce Tehran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz.
The UK government is preparing a default overnight social media curfew for 16- and 17-year-olds, automatically restricting access during late-night hours as part of wider measures aimed at reducing addictive scrolling.
European leaders are increasingly planning for the possibility that NATO’s security guarantee could weaken or change without consistent American support, as transatlantic tensions rise.
The piece argues that while NATO remains powerful, U.S. inconsistency—paired with pressure on allies—has pushed countries to hedge by expanding economic and diplomatic ties with China. It contrasts China’s flexible approach with America’s traditional advantage of trust and predictability.
Ukraine’s president and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen discussed the next steps and timeline for a proposed EU-Ukraine drone agreement during her visit to Kyiv.
The US says it has started a new wave of strikes against Iran, citing efforts to further degrade Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, where tensions are threatening maritime traffic.
Lithuania’s president says intelligence points to possible limited Russian attacks or other covert actions targeting critical infrastructure in Poland or the Baltic states, aimed at testing NATO unity.
The US military says it has reimposed a blockade targeting Iranian ports after attacks by Iran on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, as further strikes are carried out to degrade Iran’s ability to attack commercial shipping.
A report says Hamas officials delivered a list of demands to Tehran for more financial and diplomatic backing as the group tries to strengthen its position in negotiations over Gaza.
Venezuela’s government says it will begin formal talks with opposition members, with the aim of strengthening democratic institutions and the electoral system, despite ongoing political tensions.
The UK has summoned a senior Iranian diplomat following allegations linking Iran-linked proxies to attacks in Europe, as officials said they will not tolerate threats to public safety.
Ukraine’s TrophyLab platform—meant to share technical intelligence from captured Russian systems—has drawn hundreds of applications, including nearly 200 from foreign defense companies seeking access to weapons data for countermeasure development.
The European Commission is proposing changes that would stop newly arriving Ukrainian men of conscription age from automatically qualifying for temporary protection across the EU, while keeping protection for Ukrainians who are already in the bloc.
Bulgaria’s prime minister, Rumen Radev, says Sofia is stepping away from the “Coalition of the Willing” that backs Ukraine with financial and military support, arguing that continued assistance only prolongs the war.
E. Jean Carroll has received $5.6 million from Donald Trump, fulfilling a civil jury verdict for sexual abuse and defamation. The payment marks the end of a lengthy legal battle and underscores the power of civil courts.
Former President Trump stated the FBI is "wasting their time" investigating Senator Lindsey Graham’s death, aiming to dismiss conspiracy theories. The comment highlights tensions between speculation and factual inquiry in political discourse.