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85-Year-Old French War Widow Caught in Trump Immigration Crackdown Speaks Out
Marie-Thérèse Ross-Mahé recounts detention and deportation experience in first interview since being separated from late G.I. husband's homeland.
WorldIndigenous Speakers Booed During Australia's Sacred War Memorial Services
Dawn services for Anzac Day were disrupted in three cities as hecklers targeted Aboriginal acknowledgments of country, sparking national debate over reconciliation and respect.
WorldElite 'Icefall Doctors' Battle Frozen Gateway to Mount Everest Summit
Glacial ice seals route to world's highest peak as hundreds of climbers await passage through treacherous Khumbu Icefall.
WorldKushner and Witkoff Head to Pakistan for Critical Iran Peace Talks
Iran's foreign minister has arrived in Islamabad with a written response to U.S. peace proposals as diplomatic efforts intensify to end the conflict.
WorldIran Peace Talks Resume in Pakistan Without VP Vance as Kushner Takes Lead Role
The White House will send Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to talks in Islamabad as Tehran decides not to send its top negotiator.
WorldDefense Secretary Hegseth Vows U.S. Iran Blockade Will Continue 'As Long as It Takes'
American forces have intercepted 34 vessels since Trump imposed port restrictions, as Iran demands blockade removal before resuming peace talks.
WorldRevolutionary Guards Consolidate Control as New Iranian Leadership Emerges
Killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushers in collective leadership with increased power for military commanders.
WorldTrump Hosts Israeli and Lebanese Officials as Iran War Peace Talks Move to White House
Negotiations relocated from State Department to Oval Office as fighting between Israel and Hezbollah threatens broader peace agreement in ongoing Iran conflict.
WorldEuropean Union Approves $106 Billion Military-Focused Loan for Ukraine
The massive assistance package signals Europe's expectation of a prolonged conflict, heavily weighted toward defense spending rather than reconstruction aid.
WorldIran's Grip on Strait of Hormuz Tightens as Ship Traffic Halts
Revolutionary Guards seize two vessels as critical shipping route becomes flashpoint, injecting uncertainty into ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
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Iran Seizes Ships Near Strait of Hormuz as Peace Talks Face New Uncertainty
Iran's Revolutionary Guards reported seizing two vessels in the strategic waterway, casting doubt on plans for a second round of negotiations in Pakistan.
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Iran Claims Ship Seizures as Trump Extends Cease-Fire in Critical Strait
Revolutionary Guards report attacking two cargo vessels near Strait of Hormuz even as both sides seek to maintain fragile truce in vital shipping lane.
WorldTrump Extends Iran Cease-Fire as Pakistan Mediates End to Hostilities
The pause in fighting had been set to expire within hours before President Trump announced the extension at Pakistan's request.
WorldTwo CIA Officers Killed in Mexico Crash During Counter-Cartel Operation
The American intelligence operatives died when their vehicle crashed while returning from a joint operation with Mexican forces in Chihuahua state.
WorldIMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast to Decade Low as Iran War Sends Oil to and Darkens Outlook
The International Monetary Fund's April 2026 World Economic Outlook slashes global growth to 3.1% — the weakest since the pandemic — warning that a severe scenario could push worldwide growth below 2% and inflation above 6% if the Strait of Hormuz crisis extends into 2027.
WorldJapan Scraps Postwar Arms Export Ban in Historic Shift Away From Pacifist Constitution
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet approved Japan's most sweeping defense export policy change since World War II, permitting sales of lethal weapons including warships, tanks, and missiles to approved nations. China expressed "serious concern."
WorldCuba Confirms U.S. Diplomats Flew to Havana for Talks — First American Visit to the Island Since 2016
Cuba's top demand is ending the Trump administration's oil blockade, which has plunged the island into rolling blackouts. A Castro grandson was in the Cuban delegation.
WorldAll Six 2026 Goldman Environmental Prize Winners Are Women — A First in the Award's 37-Year History
From blocking Alaska's Pebble Mine to forcing Rio Tinto to clean up a decades-old mining disaster in Papua New Guinea, the six recipients of the 'Green Nobel' represent a new generation of frontline environmental activism.
WorldTwo CIA Officers Killed in Mexico Drug Lab Operation Crash
Americans died Sunday when vehicle crashed returning from joint operation with Mexican forces to dismantle narcotics facilities in Chihuahua state.
WorldSpaceX Completes America's GPS Constellation with Launch of Final GPS III Satellite, Decades in the Making
The Falcon 9 mission delivered the tenth and last GPS III satellite, completing a modernization that triples positioning accuracy and dramatically improves jamming resistance.
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Milei Tames Argentina's Inflation, Now Targets Cultural Transformation
The right-wing president has successfully controlled the country's runaway price increases. His next goal involves reshaping Argentina's fundamental social and economic values.
WorldUS Sanctions Six Chinese Companies for Supplying Iran With Drone Parts
Treasury's action marks a significant escalation aimed at cutting off Iran's drone supply chain, and draws an angry response from Beijing.
WorldGunman Kills Canadian Tourist at Teotihuacan Pyramids in Mexico
The victim was shot near the Pyramid of the Sun while on a guided tour with his family. Mexican police made an arrest within two hours.
WatchWorldTrump Threatens to Bomb Iran's Bridges and Power Plants in Explosive New Posts
The president's early morning social media threats sent shockwaves through diplomatic channels and rattled financial markets globally.
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Saudi Arabia Shifts From Grandiose Vision 2030 to Economic Pragmatism
A decade after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled his ambitious transformation program, the kingdom faces financial strains and is reassessing its trajectory.
World60+ Nations Convene in Brussels Around Palestinian PM as EU Pushes Harder for Two-State Solution
Co-hosted by Belgium and EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas, the summit drew Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa and produced calls for settler sanctions, Association Agreement suspension, and ICC enforcement.
WorldUSS Gerald R. Ford Sets Record at 296 Days at Sea, Transits Suez into Red Sea
America's newest aircraft carrier has broken the post-Vietnam War deployment record as it enters the Red Sea for the second time, driven by sustained US military operations against Iran.
