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Israeli strikes killed three Palestinians in Gaza on Monday, according to hospital officials, as the war continues to drive civilian casualties. The deaths highlight the ongoing fragility of the conflict and its wider regional impact.
A super typhoon is closing in on remote U.S. islands in the Pacific, with Guam already taking heavy rain and strong wind gusts. The storm could bring flooding, outages and dangerous surf.
Brazil’s former intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem has been detained by US immigration authorities after reportedly fleeing the country following a conviction tied to a coup plot. The case adds another international layer to Brazil’s post-election accountability drive.
Peru’s election was extended into a second day after ballot delivery failures prevented some voting centers from opening on time. The disruption adds pressure in a country already marked by deep political instability.
Colombia is preparing to cull up to 80 feral hippos descended from animals brought in by Pablo Escobar. The plan reflects years of struggle to contain an invasive species that has become both a tourist attraction and an ecological threat.
More than 1,000 workers protested in Port-au-Prince, demanding higher wages as rising oil prices add to Haiti’s economic strain. The demonstration highlights how global energy shocks can quickly worsen hardship in import-dependent countries.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem is urging Lebanon to cancel a planned Washington meeting with Israeli representatives, escalating debate over direct talks. The move highlights Lebanon’s deep divisions and the fragility of regional diplomacy.
The United States appears poised to enforce a naval blockade of Iranian ports as Trump warns that any Iranian fast attack boats near U.S. forces will be destroyed. The standoff could threaten global shipping and energy markets far beyond the Middle East.
Iran’s military has condemned reported U.S. plans to block ports in the Strait of Hormuz, calling them an act of piracy. The warning comes amid renewed tensions over one of the world’s most vital shipping routes.
The U.S.-Iran war has escalated after a move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints. The standoff threatens global shipping, fuel prices and wider economic stability.
Australia has pledged A$2.5 million in emergency aid to Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands after Cyclone Maila killed 11 people. The storm caused flooding and landslides in remote Pacific communities.
Global stocks fell and oil jumped above US$100 after President Trump said U.S. forces would block the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a wider Middle East war. The escalation could ripple through energy markets, inflation, and trade worldwide.
Oil prices climbed above $103 a barrel after the United States announced a naval blockade of Iran, sending Asian stocks lower and rattling global markets. The escalation raises concerns about energy supplies and shipping routes critical to world trade.
The US military has threatened to block Iranian ports starting Monday, raising the stakes in a long-running Gulf confrontation. The move could ripple through global shipping and energy markets, with potential knock-on effects for Panama and Latin America.
The U.S. military says it will block Iranian traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a major disruption to global oil shipping and fuel prices.
Peter Magyar has defeated Viktor Orbán in Hungary’s election, marking a major political upset and a possible reset in the country’s ties with the European Union. The result could have wider implications for European politics and global diplomacy.
Peru is heading to a presidential runoff after Keiko Fujimori led the first round of a troubled election overshadowed by fraud claims and police raids. The result extends Peru’s cycle of political uncertainty.
At least 200 people were feared dead after Nigerian military jets struck a village market in the northeast while pursuing Islamist militants. The Air Force has launched an investigation into possible civilian casualties.
A 70-boat flotilla has left Spain in a renewed attempt to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. The mission revives a long-running and often confrontational campaign that has repeatedly ended in interceptions at sea.
Viktor Orban has conceded defeat in Hungary, ending 16 years of rule as opposition leader Peter Magyar claims victory. The result could reshape Hungary’s role in the EU and NATO.