CNN: 16 U.S. military sites damaged across 8 countries amid Iran war
CNN says 16 US bases hit in Iran war, exposing vulnerabilities and alarming Gulf allies
Iran proposes phased deal to reopen strait and delay talks
Iran and United States explore phased agreement on shipping routes before nuclear resolution and negotiations.
Trump likens US naval blockade of Iran to ‘piracy’
Trump calls US naval blockade ‘piracy’ as ship seizures and Hormuz disruption escalate tensions
US approves new military sales to Gulf nations
New US military sales to Gulf nations follow recent joint strikes with Israel against targets in Iran.
Ghana rejects US health deal over national data privacy fears
Ghana seeks better data protections after rejecting a proposed US health system funding plan.
Trump rejects Iran proposal, doubts talks progress
Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal, casting doubt on diplomacy amid ongoing tensions
FIFA picks Morocco to host the 2027 presidential election vote
Gianni Infantino confirms his candidacy for the 2027 FIFA election hosted by his ally in Morocco.
Russian forces face credibility crisis after key retreat in Mali
Rebels and militants have forced a Russian withdrawal in Mali raising questions about security.
Trump signals prolonged Iran blockade as oil market tensions rise
Trump pushes Iran deal while exploring extended blockade amid rising oil prices and tensions
China tests a prototype nuclear reactor designed to fit on a truck
China tests a 10-megawatt mobile nuclear reactor that fits on a truck for versatile power solutions.
Donald Trump will put his portrait inside new US passports
The State Department confirms that new passports will feature a gold signature from Donald Trump.
Trump rejects Iran plan as nuclear dispute stalls talks
Trump rejects Iran plan, as nuclear dispute and Hormuz crisis stall war diplomacy
Trump refuses Iranian offer as nuclear discussions remain stalled
Energy supplies remain at risk as Trump dismisses Iranian efforts to delay nuclear negotiations.
Iran demands security guarantees to end tension in Persian Gulf
Envoy Amir Saeid Iravani criticizes the United Nations for ignoring United States naval blockades.
Eastern Libyan forces and Jordan sign a military pact in Amman
Khalid Haftar meets Jordanian military chiefs to sign a new agreement on joint tactical exercises.
White House dinner attack suspect had manifesto: Trump
Suspect with manifesto opens fire at White House dinner, injures agent before arrest
Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe sets new marathon world record in UK
Tigst Assefa breaks her own world record in the women’s only race during the London Marathon win.
Trump evacuated from White House dinner after security scare
Secret Service escorts Trump from correspondents dinner after reported security incident at Washington event.
Trump pulls plug on Pakistan talks as Iran diplomacy unravels
Trump halts Pakistan talks as Iran questions US diplomacy
Iran rejects ‘maximalist’ US demands as Pakistan mediation continues
Tehran refuses US demands as Pakistan pushes talks amid Hormuz crisis
Iran and US envoys travel to Pakistan for renewed peace talks
Diplomatic push grows as US Iran envoys meet in Pakistan while Middle East tensions and shipping risks persist.
US army major faces charges over Cameroon separatist plot
US Army major in Virginia is charged over alleged Cameroon separatist support plot involving weapons funding network.
France warns Sahel violence spreading into coastal West Africa
France says militant threat is growing across West Africa following troop withdrawals and changing alliances across the Sahel region.
Trump claims US reached Iran’s ‘real power,’ as Tehran denies talks
Trump touts breakthrough with Iran’s ‘real power’ as Tehran denies talks
US university plans memorial for remains of African descent
Virginia Commonwealth University funds memorial for African descent remains dumped in forgotten well centuries ago.
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump delays Iran deal
Ceasefire extended, but strikes persist as Trump stalls Iran deal and Hormuz tensions rise
China rejects US claims over Taiwan leader flight route in Africa
China rejects US claims that it pressured African countries to block Taiwan leader flight route, defending one China principle stance.