The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person and leaving two survivors. This incident is part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers, bringing the total killed in such strikes to at least 208 since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these actions.
Three tankers, including one with an Indian crew, were struck by US forces in the Strait of Hormuz this week. Three Indian sailors died on MT Settebello, which the US claims violated its blockade of Iranian ports. India has condemned the attacks and summoned the US Charge d'affaires.
An AI-driven analytics company predicts a potential US military operation against Cuba, citing intensified deployments, upcoming midterm elections as a possible motivator for President Trump, but notes high uncertainty due to the US-Iran conflict.
US military strikes on alleged drug smuggling boats in the Eastern Pacific have killed at least 207 people since September. Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these actions, especially as fentanyl often enters the US via land routes.
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum stated her government is prepared to host the Iranian football team during the World Cup, offering a solution to visa issues after the team moved its camp from Arizona to Tijuana. The team's games are scheduled in the US, making entry unavoidable.
A new poll reveals Germans doubt their military's defense capabilities, with cyber threats causing more fear than a potential Russian attack. Meanwhile, 2025 saw a record number of people obtain German passports. Lawmakers visit Taiwan, and former Chancellor Scholz is reportedly set to head a Global South committee.
A new poll reveals widespread doubts about Germany's defense readiness, with cyber threats causing more fear than military attack. In 2025, a record number of people obtained German passports. Meanwhile, German lawmakers visit Taiwan, and former Chancellor Scholz is set to head a Global South committee.
President Trump has postponed a planned military attack on Iran, scheduled for Tuesday, following a request from regional leaders who believe a "very acceptable" deal is imminent. Trump stated that the deal would ensure "no nuclear weapons for Iran" but did not specify provisions for the Strait of Hormuz. He has, however, instructed the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to remain prepared for a full-scale assault if negotiations fail.
US President Donald Trump called off planned strikes on Iran at the urging of Gulf leaders, citing ongoing "serious negotiations" for a deal to end the conflict. However, he warned the military to remain prepared for a large-scale assault if an acceptable deal is not reached.
President Trump confirmed a planned military strike on Iran was halted after requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE leaders, citing ongoing "serious negotiations" for a deal that would prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
The US-Israel war in Iran has entered its eighth week, twice as long as Trump predicted, with military strikes successfully decapitating Iranian leadership but political objectives failing. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, blocking a fifth of global oil trade, while the US imposes a $500m daily blockade. Negotiations have stalled as gasoline prices approach four-year highs ahead of midterms, leaving the Trump administration in a difficult position with no clear solution in sight.
The US-Israel military campaign against Iran has reached a stalemate after eight weeks, with Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz causing a global oil crisis. President Trump faces mounting pressure as economic costs rise ahead of midterm elections.
Iranian Ambassador to Kazakhstan Ali Akbar Jowkar has condemned recent US-Israeli military attacks on the port of Bandar-e Anzali, warning that such actions threaten regional stability, trade, and the Caspian Sea's ecology.
Iran has formally accused the United States of using the territory and airspace of Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, and Saudi Arabia to plan and carry out illegal military attacks against the Islamic Republic. Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir-Saeid Iravani, sent letters to the UN Security Council and Secretary-General making these accusations, with the UAE specifically accused of direct involvement including airspace violations by Mirage and F-16 fighter jets.
