Coordinated militant and separatist attacks hit Mali’s capital and other cities in one of the country’s biggest security shocks in years. The assault underscores the deepening instability in the Sahel region.
The United States says it is clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz in an effort to restore shipping and ease pressure on global energy markets. The move comes as disruptions in the vital waterway threaten higher oil prices and wider economic fallout.
U.S. and Iranian delegations are in Pakistan for talks aimed at ending a two-month war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The negotiations could have ripple effects for global trade, energy prices, and shipping routes tied to Panama.
A U.S. Special Forces soldier has been indicted over allegations he used classified information about a Maduro-related raid to place prediction market bets. The case is fueling new concerns about insider trading and regulation in online event wagering.
Israel and Lebanon have extended their ceasefire for three weeks, but repeated violations by both sides are raising fears that the truce could collapse. In southern Lebanon, residents are bracing for renewed fighting after months of cross-border violence.
The European Union’s proposed $106 billion loan could cover most of Ukraine’s funding needs in 2026 and 2027, helping keep the government and war effort afloat. Officials warn that without it, Kyiv could have faced a severe cash crunch as soon as this spring.
Companies are paying premium rates to move ships through the Panama Canal as conflict-related disruption in the Strait of Hormuz reshapes global trade routes. The shift highlights Panama’s role as a strategic alternative corridor in a volatile shipping market.
Trump is sending Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks linked to the Iran crisis as the war disrupts energy shipping and raises global alarm. The meeting comes as the conflict across the Middle East threatens oil flows and the wider economy.
A U.S. appeals court ruled that Trump’s ban on asylum claims at the border is illegal, saying immigration law gives people the right to apply. The decision is significant for U.S. border policy and migration flows across Latin America.
Three Palestinian teenagers were killed in the occupied West Bank this week as violence spiked during renewed Israeli military raids. The deaths deepen concerns that the conflict is spreading beyond Gaza.
The U.S. says its blockade of Iranian shipping will continue indefinitely as part of a broader pressure campaign aimed at Iran. The move raises the risk of new tensions in a vital global shipping corridor.
Iran’s foreign minister is traveling to Pakistan as Islamabad pushes to restart U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. The visit highlights ongoing regional efforts to prevent further escalation.
Trump said Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire involving Hezbollah by three weeks after White House talks. The move is aimed at preventing renewed escalation along the border.
Trump has extended a ceasefire window with Iran, but tensions are rising fast after Iranian forces seized two vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The standoff threatens a key global shipping lane and could ripple through energy and trade markets.
Israeli and Lebanese officials met in Washington to extend a 10-day ceasefire arrangement and discuss steps to reduce cross-border attacks. The talks come amid efforts to prevent a wider regional escalation involving Hezbollah.
A DACA recipient who was detained and deported has been allowed back into the United States, spotlighting the reach of Trump’s immigration crackdown. The case comes as DHS says more than 675,000 immigrants have been deported in the first year of his second term.
The European Union has approved a $106 billion loan package for Ukraine after Hungary withdrew its veto, unlocking crucial support for Kyiv’s wartime economy. The funding is aimed at helping Ukraine stay financially afloat as Russia’s invasion continues.
A standoff with Iran poses a much bigger global economic risk than past U.S. pressure campaigns against Cuba or Venezuela because Tehran can threaten a vital energy shipping route. Any disruption could quickly raise fuel prices and inflate costs worldwide.
Trump has ordered U.S. forces to use deadly force against Iranian small boats in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a dangerous standoff over a critical global shipping lane. The move comes after the U.S. seized another tanker linked to Iranian oil smuggling.
Rescue crews recovered one body from the overturned U.S.-registered ship Mariana after Typhoon Sinlaku, while five crew members remain missing near Japan.
