Putin and Trump discuss Ukraine war and Iran ceasefire in call
Putin warns of consequences in Iran conflict while telling Trump Ukraine settlement may be close after lengthy diplomatic discussion call.
Trump approval rating hits term low amid rising costs and war
Public support for Trump declines following the surge in gas prices and the ongoing Iran conflict.
UAE to exit OPEC in shock move amid Iran war and energy crisis
UAE quits OPEC, weakening the oil cartel as regional tensions disrupt global supply
Iran blames US demands for the failure of peace talks
Iran claims American demands stalled peace talks while Russia pledges support to ending the conflict.
Israel names its first ambassador to the Somaliland region
Israel names Michael Lotem as its first ambassador to Somaliland following formal recognition ties.
Trump evacuated after gunman breaches White House dinner security
Gunman opens fire near White House dinner, forcing Trump evacuation amid security breach
Trump scraps Pakistan envoy trip as Iran talks stall
Trump cancels envoy trip as Iran talks falter and tensions rise
Israeli strikes kill 11 Palestinians in Gaza amid ceasefire breaches
Israeli strikes kill civilians and police in Gaza despite ceasefire leading to rising casualties and unrest across the enclave.
US envoys fly to Pakistan for high-stakes Iran talks
US envoys head to Pakistan for Iran talks amid renewed diplomacy push
Iran’s top diplomat heads to Pakistan as indirect US talks resume
Iran FM in Islamabad as Pakistan mediates revived US talks
IRGC attack boat swarm in Hormuz sparks mine-laying fears
Swarm of Iranian boats in Hormuz raises fears of potential mine deployment amid rising tensions
US explores DR Congo plan to resettle stranded Afghans
US administration discusses plan with Democratic Republic of Congo to resettle 1100 Afghans stranded in Qatar after visa halt.
IRGC seizes ships as gunfire erupts in Hormuz
Gunfire and seizures in Hormuz escalate tensions despite a US-Iran truce extension
Mafi arrest raises questions over $70M SAF drone war funds
Allegations link a $70M arms deal to Sudan’s war funding chain
Taiwan president delays Eswatini trip after China pressure
Taiwan president delays Eswatini visit after overflight permits revoked under China pressure and rising diplomatic tensions.
Indian ship duped by crypto scam, then fired on in Hormuz
Indian ship reportedly paid crypto for passage — then was fired on in Hormuz
Russia’s Africa Corps frees two hostages in Mali rescue mission
Russia says its Africa Corps freed two hostages in Mali after nearly two years in militant captivity operation confirmed officially.
Russia frees captives in Mali after Niger abduction mission
A Russian operation in Mali secured the release of two captives held since 2024 by an al Qaeda linked group.
Israel disciplines soldiers over crucifix desecration in south Lebanon
Israel jails soldiers over crucifix destruction, rare move draws scrutiny
US forces board Iran-linked tanker in Indo-Pacific escalation
US forces intercept Iran-linked tanker in Indian Ocean, widening enforcement
UAE says it dismantled Iran-linked terror cell, arrests suspects
UAE says it broke up an Iran-linked cell accused of covert plots and recruitment activities
Chad expands Haiti security role with 1500 troops for UN force
Chad will send battalions to Haiti as part of UN security mission struggling to meet required troop levels and goals.
US rejects Port Sudan bid to restore banking ties
Washington refuses banking reintegration, linking it to peace and civilian rule
Iran declines US talks amid blockade and naval clash tensions
Iran rejects talks with US as tensions deepen following naval clash and ongoing blockade ahead of ceasefire expiration.