Trump says U.S. needs no allied support to reopen Strait of Hormuz
President rejects NATO and partner nations after they declined to join military coalition for the waterway blocked by Iran conflict.
Afghan authorities say Pakistani airstrikes hit a drug rehabilitation facility in Kabul on Monday night. Pakistan denies responsibility, saying it targeted military and terrorist positions.
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Iran negotiates with FIFA to move World Cup matches to Mexico
Iran's football federation seeks to relocate its group-stage matches from the United States to Mexico, citing security concerns and visa issues.
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Twelve arrested at Al-Quds Day rally in London
Hundreds gathered for pro-Palestinian demonstration under heavy police presence; police investigated chants led by musician Bobby Vylan.
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Simeone defends Álvarez after forward's comments on future
Atlético Madrid coach backed striker following remarks about his continuity, saying he is contributing significantly to the team.
Cuban president confirms talks with US amid fuel crisis
Miguel Díaz-Canel said his government is in dialogue with the Trump administration to address bilateral differences as Cuba faces severe fuel shortages.
Bolsonaro hospitalized in ICU with bacterial bronchopneumonia
Brazil's former president admitted to intensive care in Brasilia after developing high fever, vomiting, and low oxygen levels overnight.
Venezuela cancels Petro-Rodríguez border meeting citing security
Venezuelan and Colombian governments postponed a scheduled Friday meeting between leaders at the international bridge, citing force majeure without elaborating.
U.S. Deploys 2,500 Marines to Middle East as Iran Attacks Strait
About 2,500 Marines aboard three warships are being sent from the Indo-Pacific to reinforce U.S. forces amid Iranian attacks on the Strait of Hormuz.
Bruno Contrada, ex-Sisde official, dies at 94
Former Italian intelligence officer at center of decades-long mafia trial dies in Palermo after hospitalization for pneumonia.
Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah wins landslide in Nepal election
Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party secured 182 of 275 parliamentary seats, positioning the 35-year-old former Kathmandu mayor as prime minister-designate.
U.S. military refueling plane crashes in western Iraq
A KC-135 tanker went down Thursday during operations against Iran. A second aircraft landed safely; rescue efforts are ongoing.
Active shooter reported at Detroit-area synagogue
An attacker rammed a vehicle into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan on Thursday afternoon. A security guard opened fire; no injuries confirmed except potentially the shooter.
Iran's new supreme leader issues defiant first message
Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep Strait of Hormuz closed and attack US bases, demanding compensation for strikes that killed his father.
Formula 1 returns to Shanghai for second race of 2026 season
The Chinese Grand Prix takes place this weekend at Shanghai International Circuit with sprint format. George Russell leads the championship after winning in Australia.
Iran escalates attacks on Gulf shipping as oil prices spike above $100
Iran attacked commercial vessels and Dubai airport Wednesday as the conflict entered its 13th day, prompting the IEA to declare the disruption the largest in oil market history.