US President Trump threatens military action against Oman if it disrupts talks with Iran over Strait of Hormuz control amid escalating regional tensions.
The US will cut back joint military drills with South Korea, citing high costs and improved relations with North Korea under President Trump’s directive.
President Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, implying a permanent military presence amid ongoing Iran tensions and global oil supply concerns.
Venezuela released 131 political prisoners after first-round talks with opposition, agreeing on judicial reforms amid ongoing national reconciliation efforts.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin worry Ukraine could upgrade and mass-produce Patriot missiles if licensed, raising concerns over intellectual property and US production control.
Former President Trump claims US military stockpiles have been depleted by aid to Ukraine and stresses the need to preserve missiles for America's own defense amid ongoing conflict.
President Trump announces renewed US-Iran negotiations starting August 3, delaying military strikes to pursue diplomacy amid ongoing tensions and recent US attacks.
Venezuela's government and opposition plan direct talks in Caracas to discuss earthquake aid and election schedules amid ongoing political tensions.
US forces intercepted ballistic missiles launched by Iran targeting troops in the Middle East, escalating tensions after recent ceasefire efforts.
President Zelensky meets all 100 U.S. senators in Washington as the Senate prepares to vote on expanded sanctions against Russia amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The US has lifted sanctions on Miami-based Bel-Kap-Steel linked to Belarus’s metallurgical sector, reflecting improved diplomatic ties and political prisoner releases.
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.
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.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe states the average survival time for Russian conscripts in Ukraine is 20-30 minutes due to AI-powered drone warfare altering battlefield outcomes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
German and US foreign ministers met in Washington to reaffirm their partnership amid global crises and ahead of the NATO summit, with talks also planned on Iran and Latin American trade ties.
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.
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.
Russia's maritime oil exports surged to a 2026 high amid US-Iran negotiations that triggered a 16% drop in global oil prices, intensifying market competition and price pressures.
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.
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.
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 US plans to reduce NATO combat aircraft and naval assets in Europe, limiting long-range strike and surveillance capabilities amid a strategic pivot to the Indo-Pacific.
UAE reportedly agreed to unfreeze billions in Iranian oil revenues to halt attacks, but denies the claims amid ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks.
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 forces launched strikes on Iranian air defense sites after Tehran downed an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
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.
Israel and Lebanon, mediated by the US, agree to a ceasefire requiring Hezbollah to cease fire and withdraw from southern Litani River sectors amid ongoing conflict.
Trump harshly criticized Netanyahu for Israeli strikes in Lebanon, warning the actions threaten ceasefire efforts and increase Israel's international isolation amid rising civilian casualties.
The US has covertly assisted about 70 commercial vessels through the Iran-blockaded Strait of Hormuz over three weeks, with most ships sailing without active transponders.
US forces disabled a Gambian-flagged vessel heading to Iran in the Gulf of Oman amid enforcement of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, following repeated warnings.
Ukraine's president and key European leaders held a video conference to advance diplomatic efforts amid stronger Ukrainian battlefield positions and increased intelligence sharing.