U.S.-Iran Diplomacy

U.S.-Iran diplomacy continues amid warnings that fighting could resume.

Strait of Hormuz Mine Incident

An Iranian official reported two tankers struck a mine in the Strait of Hormuz.

Gulf Economies Contract

Gulf economies reported a 5% contraction due to Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Ukraine Cyberattack

Ukraine reported hackers sent false nuclear alerts through air-raid apps.

Electricity Cuts in Ukraine

Russian strikes cut electricity to thousands of households in Ukraine.

UN Mission Ends in Western Sahara

UN’s 35-year peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara ended after Security Council failed to renew mandate.

Apollo Launches Credit Platform

Apollo launched a European private credit platform with $11 billion lending capacity.

China Tightens Tech Exports

China strengthens economic ties with Oman as Beijing asserts control over strategic tech exports.

South Africa Local Elections

South Africa’s local elections test African National Congress control of major cities.

FBI Links Binance Hack to North Korea

FBI says North Korea behind $6.3 billion hack targeting Binance.

Bulgaria Elects First Female President

Iliana Iotova won Bulgaria’s presidential runoff becoming country’s first elected female president.

Bangladesh Garment Protests

Protests over pay and living costs disrupt Bangladesh’s garment industry factories.

Trump on Iran War Timeline

Donald Trump said the Iran war will end 'very soon, one way or the other'.

“Very soon, one way or the other.”

India Cyclone Evacuation

India evacuates coastal residents as second cyclone approaches Andhra Pradesh.

Ethiopia Health System at Risk

WHO warns attacks in northern Ethiopia push health system toward collapse.

Spain Train Collision

Spain train collision killed 69 people including four Americans.

South Korea AI Budget

South Korea targets AI and chips in record budget with major funding.

Uganda Withdraws Troops from Somalia

Uganda begins withdrawing peacekeeping troops from Somalia after two decades.