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A new report says Israeli forces quietly built two military sites in western Iraq months before the strike campaign against Iran. The finding points to deeper regional planning and higher risks for Iraq and nearby states.
Trump’s warning to Iran has sharpened fears of renewed U.S. strikes as Israeli attacks continue in Lebanon despite a ceasefire framework. The standoff raises the risk of wider regional escalation with global energy and security consequences.
Bread shortages are deepening in Gaza as fuel and flour imports tighten, leaving bakeries unable to meet rising demand. The crisis highlights how quickly civilian food access can collapse when essential supplies are restricted.
Uganda has launched emergency measures after an Ebola outbreak, with health officials racing to contain the virus through tracing, isolation and surveillance. The outbreak has regional health-security implications and reinforces the need for rapid response systems.
The White House says China will buy at least $17 billion in U.S. agricultural goods annually after Trump-Xi talks. The pledge could ease trade tensions and affect global commodity markets.
Israeli strikes hit southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire extension, exposing the fragility of efforts to calm the border amid broader regional tension.
The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency after hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths were reported. Health officials are racing to contain the virus before it spreads further across the region.
Trump has warned Iran of severe consequences if it refuses U.S. demands in stalled nuclear talks, raising the risk of a broader confrontation. The dispute matters globally because it could affect energy prices, Middle East security, and trade flows that reach Panama and Latin America.
Israeli air attacks in Lebanon killed at least five people, reviving fears that the ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon frontier could collapse. The violence adds to regional instability with potential knock-on effects for global trade and energy markets.
A drone strike that sparked a fire at a UAE nuclear plant has deepened fears of escalation in the Gulf amid rising tensions with Iran.
Peru will hold a June 7 presidential runoff after Fujimori and Sanchez advanced from a first round overshadowed by logistical errors and fraud claims.
Taiwan’s president defended U.S. arms purchases after Donald Trump raised doubts about future sales following a visit to China. The episode adds to uncertainty in one of the most sensitive flashpoints in U.S.-China relations.
Eight Palestinians, including three community kitchen workers, were killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza, adding to the territory’s mounting civilian toll. The killings underscore the fragility of humanitarian operations in the enclave.
Israel’s killing of Hamas commander Izz al-Din al-Haddad has put new strain on the Gaza ceasefire. Hamas says it will adapt, but the strike raises the risk of escalation.
Israeli forces evacuated schools in the West Bank village of Burqa, sending Palestinian children fleeing through the streets during a raid. The incident highlights the impact of ongoing military operations on civilian life and schooling.
The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. The rare Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccines or treatments.
WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a global health emergency after the rare Bundibugyo strain killed dozens. The move aims to speed up containment and prevent regional spread.
Israeli strikes on Doha and Tehran have heightened fears that the Middle East conflict is spreading beyond its usual boundaries. The attacks could have wider economic and diplomatic ripple effects, including for Panama through energy and trade exposure.
Iran is moving to manage shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint with global implications for oil flows, freight costs, and maritime security.
Iran says it will soon unveil a plan involving the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. warnings intensify and Israeli strikes continue in Lebanon. The standoff could affect global oil markets and shipping costs.