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Trump said Iran is in a “state of collapse” as Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia, highlighting the widening regional fallout from the war. The crisis is also intersecting with energy politics after the UAE’s exit from OPEC.
Afghan students described the fear of a missile strike that hit their university, an attack Afghan officials blamed on Pakistan. The incident has heightened regional tensions and raised fresh concerns over civilian safety.
The US Senate has blocked an effort to limit Trump’s ability to use military force against Cuba, sharpening fears of escalation in the Caribbean. The vote adds new tension to already fraught US-Cuba relations and could ripple across Latin America.
Lebanon’s leaders condemned an Israeli strike that killed three rescue workers, calling it a violation of international law and a war crime. The attack has deepened fears of further escalation along the Lebanon-Israel border.
The United Arab Emirates has left OPEC, a move that weakens the oil cartel during a period of war-related turmoil in the Middle East. The decision could add fresh volatility to global energy prices and fuel costs.
Mali’s military leader says the country is under control after an alleged coup attempt, a sign of continued political fragility in the Sahel. The development comes as the West African nation remains under military rule amid persistent security threats.
A U.S. appeals court has struck down a Trump-era effort to use an old immigration law for mandatory detention, ruling the administration misread the statute. The decision carries wider implications for U.S. immigration enforcement and migration flows across Latin America.
Trump said Iran has contacted Washington about lifting a naval blockade on its ports, while Israeli forces killed medics in Gaza amid the wider regional war. The developments add to fears of escalation and humanitarian fallout across the Middle East.
A video filmed by an Israeli soldier shows Beit Hanoon in northern Gaza almost completely flattened, highlighting the scale of destruction in the war. The images come amid mounting global concern over the humanitarian and political fallout of the conflict.
US-Iran talks remain stalled, keeping pressure on global markets as oil prices climb and experts warn of longer-term disruptions. The impasse could ripple into shipping, energy costs, and inflation across Latin America.
King Charles called for NATO unity and continued support for Ukraine in a rare address to the U.S. Congress during a four-day visit to America. The speech highlighted transatlantic ties at a time of ongoing pressure over the war in Europe.
JNIM has declared a total siege on Mali’s capital, Bamako, escalating a years-long insurgency and raising fears of deeper instability in the Sahel. The move threatens security, trade and civilian life in the country’s political centre.
A U.S. special forces soldier has pleaded not guilty to charges of using classified information tied to a Maduro operation to profit on Polymarket. The case raises concerns about intelligence security, insider trading, and the regional fallout of U.S.-Venezuela tensions.
Aid agencies warn that nearly eight million people in South Sudan are at risk of acute hunger amid a deepening humanitarian crisis. They say time is running out to prevent a catastrophic escalation.
Donald Trump publicly rebuked German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over criticism of the U.S. war on Iran, deepening a transatlantic split. The clash underscores growing divisions among Western allies at a moment of high global tension.
The US war with Iran has reached its 60th day, putting pressure on Congress to decide whether to authorize continued military action. The standoff raises constitutional questions and could have wider economic and geopolitical effects.
A massive explosion was seen in southern Lebanon after Israeli forces said they struck a Hezbollah tunnel. The attack adds to fears of broader escalation along the Lebanon-Israel border.
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan’s Kunar province have put new strain on the fragile truce with Pakistan, after Islamabad denied involvement in the strike. The incident has intensified mistrust and raised fears for ongoing peace talks.
Amnesty International is pushing for a war-crime investigation into a U.S. strike on a migrant detention facility in Yemen that killed at least 68 detainees. The case raises fresh questions about civilian protection and accountability in the Yemen war.
Children in Gaza are suffering severe burns, breathing injuries and lifelong disabilities as the territory’s health system collapses under the war. The crisis highlights the lasting civilian cost of conflict and the urgent need for humanitarian care.