US military continues 11-night offensive strikes on Iran targeting strategic sites amid escalating regional hostilities and maritime security concerns.
The US has sent the first of a $100M humanitarian aid package to Cuba amid sanctions and military contingency planning by Washington.
The US conducted its tenth straight day of strikes on Iran’s military sites as Tehran responded with missile and drone attacks, intensifying tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US imposes 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods including wine and cement, escalating trade tensions under the USMCA agreement and impacting key sectors.
US military deaths in the Iran conflict have reached 17 after a soldier was killed during the detonation of Iranian explosives in Iraq, with US forces escalating military deployments amid rising tensions.
The US has launched airstrikes against Iran for the ninth night, while Iran targets US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain amid escalating Middle East tensions.
US President Donald Trump proposes hosting a future FIFA World Cup in the US without Canada and Mexico and suggests a US-China joint bid for the tournament.
The Trump administration's tentative approval for Saudi uranium enrichment without full IAEA oversight raises nuclear proliferation concerns amid regional tensions with Iran.
The US launched multiple strikes on Iranian infrastructure, prompting Iranian retaliatory attacks and heightened regional defense measures amid escalating tensions.
Former President Trump alleges China accessed data of 220 million US voters to influence the 2020 election and calls for investigation into concealed intelligence.
The US is negotiating to restore an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iran's regional energy influence amid heightened Middle East tensions.
Germany defends the International Criminal Court amid a US campaign to limit its jurisdiction, with the EU rejecting claims that the ICC threatens US sovereignty.
Darlene Graham Norton appointed to replace her late brother Lindsey Graham in the U.S. Senate, securing Republican majority through January 2027.
German President Steinmeier urges Europe to confront geopolitical challenges posed by Russia and the US and warns of rising far-right influence ahead of key regional elections.
The US military launched new strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt attacks on commercial shipping, escalating regional tensions and raising global energy market risks.
US forces struck Iran for the third time this week after attacks on commercial vessels, leading to the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz and escalating regional tensions.
Iran held a closed funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid rising regional tensions, with implications for energy markets and geopolitical risk assessments.
The US has launched new airstrikes on Iran targeting over 80 military sites to curb Tehran’s interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
President Trump promises to remove Syria from the terrorism sponsor list, enabling new investment opportunities and signaling a strategic US-Syria rapprochement.
Germany announces a record €124.7 billion defense budget for 2026, marking a 25.5% increase amid NATO efforts to boost European military spending.
US military strikes Iranian targets after attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions remain stalled.
Cuba's electrical grid suffered a total blackout amid worsening fuel shortages and intensified U.S. sanctions, further deepening the island’s energy crisis.
Washington's 250th Independence Day celebrations were halted by a thunderstorm, forcing cancellations of major events including a scheduled Trump speech, impacting local market activities.
The US and Iran agreed to halt attacks until June 30 ahead of talks in Qatar on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, impacting global oil markets and shipping volumes.
US forces struck Iranian military infrastructure after drone attacks on oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and impacting global energy markets.
US strikes Iran after drone attack on Singapore-flagged ship in Strait of Hormuz; Iran retaliates by firing on US bases, raising oil prices amid regional tensions.
Former US President Trump commends Zelensky’s resilience amid heavy losses in the Russia-Ukraine war and calls for peace efforts while criticizing European allies.
The US Senate narrowly passed a resolution urging troop withdrawal from Iran conflict zones amid active peace talks and a fragile ceasefire.
The US has imposed new sanctions on five major Cuban state companies controlling 40% of the economy, escalating economic tensions and enabling US firms to pursue compensation claims.
Right-wing businessman Abelardo de la Espriella leads Colombia's presidential runoff, signaling a turn toward tougher security policies and economic deregulation.
The US and Iran agreed on a communication channel to prevent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz, finalizing a 60-day roadmap for broader diplomatic agreements amid ongoing technical talks.
The US may impose fees for Strait of Hormuz passage if the Iran deal fails, following a temporary ceasefire and lifted blockade, signaling potential shifts in global oil trade flows.
Italy's Foreign Minister Tajani cancels US visit after President Trump's offensive comments about PM Meloni, raising diplomatic tensions and market watch concerns.
US intelligence warns Netanyahu may undermine the US-Iran deal amid Israeli concerns over Hezbollah and regional security ahead of key elections.
US envoy Steven Whitcoff heads to Switzerland to resume postponed nuclear talks with Iran amid calls for a Lebanon ceasefire and ongoing Middle East tensions.
The US has lifted its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, enabling record oil transit volumes amid ongoing US-Iran peace negotiations.
The Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately after US and Iran sign a peace memorandum, ending port blockades and easing energy market tensions.
G7 leaders unveil new sanctions targeting Russian energy exports and pledge increased delivery of advanced weaponry to Ukraine amid shifting battlefield dynamics.
Iran has replenished about 75% of its missile arsenal, likely aided by new Russian rockets, complicating US efforts amid ongoing Middle East tensions and peace talks.
US cancels planned strikes on Iran amid diplomatic progress, prompting shifts in energy and defense markets as multinational deal nears finalization.
The U.S. has sanctioned Cuba’s state oil company CUPET, escalating economic pressure amid Cuba’s worsening fuel crisis and targeting top regime officials.
US military strikes on Iran resume, prompting Tehran to attack US bases and close the strategic Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and impacting global energy routes.
US forces launched strikes on Iranian air defense sites after Tehran downed an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
US Congress approves $70 billion to fund ICE and CBP agencies over three years, following controversy and leadership changes in immigration enforcement.
Ukrainian President Zelensky engaged with Trump's envoys on advancing diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine war amid ongoing high-level talks with European leaders.
A U.S. federal judge invalidated the Trump-era $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unauthorized tax, potentially impacting tech sector hiring and market trends.
Israel launched airstrikes in Iran following Iranian missile attacks; US President Trump signals potential peace deal, adding complexity to regional tensions and market volatility.
US forces intercepted four Iranian drones threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, striking radar stations amid ongoing Gulf tensions and regional missile attacks.
The US Treasury has broadened sanctions on Cuba, targeting President DÃaz-Canel and Castro family members amid escalating political tensions and economic challenges.
The US House passed a bill imposing new sanctions on Russia and boosting military aid for Ukraine, pending Senate approval and potential presidential veto.