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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.
Two months of war have battered ordinary Iranians with job losses and shortages, but the state remains intact and hard-liners appear stronger. The conflict is deepening economic pain without delivering political collapse.
Hezbollah remains a powerful force despite setbacks in its war with Israel, keeping Lebanon at the center of regional security concerns. Its influence also matters in broader US-Iran diplomacy and Middle East stability.
Trump met with national security advisers to review an Iranian proposal aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. The move could have major implications for energy markets and maritime security.
Ukraine summoned Israel’s ambassador after accusing an Israeli-linked company of handling grain taken from occupied territory. The dispute comes amid intensified Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure.
The Trump administration is reviewing a peace proposal for Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz while delaying nuclear talks. The diplomatic push comes as the war enters its 60th day and global markets brace for disruption.
At least 20 people were killed in a highway blast in Colombia, with President Gustavo Petro blaming a narco-terrorist group led by a former FARC fighter. The attack highlights the continuing reach of armed criminal networks in the country.
Brent crude climbed more than 1 percent after Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for delaying nuclear talks. The move highlights renewed market anxiety over one of the world’s most important oil chokepoints.
At least 29 people were killed in an attack on a village in northeast Nigeria’s Adamawa State, with ISIS claiming responsibility. The assault highlights the ongoing security crisis in one of the country’s most violence-hit regions.
Mexican naval special forces detained a suspected Jalisco New Generation Cartel commander in an operation that ended without gunfire. The arrest highlights the continuing pressure on one of Latin America’s most dangerous criminal networks.
Cole Tomas Allen has been formally charged with trying to assassinate US President Donald Trump. The case has raised serious questions about political violence and security around major public figures.
A passenger plane crashed southwest of South Sudan’s capital Juba, killing all 14 people on board. The disaster raises fresh concerns about aviation safety in a fragile and conflict-affected country.
The UN has warned that the US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global food emergency. Trump is reviewing a peace plan as pressure builds to keep the vital shipping route open.
Israeli settlers set fire to a Palestinian home in Jalud, underscoring the rising violence and insecurity in the occupied West Bank. The attack adds pressure on an already fragile regional situation.
At least four people were killed and dozens injured after two trains collided in Bekasi, Indonesia, late Monday. Rescue crews pulled survivors from the wreckage near Jakarta.
U.S.-Iran talks remain stalled as Tehran considers a proposal tied to the Strait of Hormuz without resolving the nuclear dispute. The impasse keeps global energy markets on edge amid wider Middle East instability.
