EU leaders seek quick fixes for energy price spike amid Iran war — EU leaders are trying to stabilize rising energy prices as the Iran conflict worsens disruption and uncertainty. The talks focus on short-term measures to limit consumer and business impacts while broader negotiations…

Israel and Iran Attack Gas Facilities, Escalating War and Rattling Markets — Israel struck Iranian facilities tied to the South Pars gas field as Iran retaliated against energy sites, escalating the conflict. The attacks jolted global markets and intensified worldwide concerns about…

Israel and Iran Attack Gas Facilities, Escalation Rattles Markets — Israel and Iran struck gas facilities in another major escalation that is destabilizing energy markets. The attacks are raising new risks for global supply chains and fueling investor concern over a broader Middle East…

Israel and Iran Attack Gas Facilities, Escalating Rattles Markets — Israel and Iran attacked each other’s gas infrastructure, including Iran’s LNG facilities in Qatar, in a major escalation. The strikes are increasing pressure on regional energy supplies and triggering broader market…

Japan Prime Minister Meets Trump to Seek Help Securing Strait of Hormuz — Japan’s prime minister met with Donald Trump to request support for securing the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating Iran-related tensions. The meeting underscores how energy-route security is becoming a central focus…

Trump Warns U.S. Will ‘Massively Blow Up’ Iran’s Largest Gas Field if Iran Attacks Qatar Again — President Donald Trump threatened the destruction of Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran continues strikes on Qatar. The warning followed Israeli attacks on the gas field and renewed…

US intelligence agencies do not expect China to invade Taiwan in 2027 — US intelligence agencies say China remains committed to taking control of Taiwan, but they do not expect Beijing to launch an invasion in 2027. The assessment underscores continuing long-term risks to Taiwan and…

Senate Rejects Move to Limit Trump’s Iran War Powers — The Senate defeated a war powers resolution aimed at blocking President Trump from expanding operations as the Iran conflict escalates. The vote signals continued political friction over U.S. military authority in the Middle East…

White House Considers Deploying Thousands of U.S. Troops Amid Iran War — The Trump White House is considering deploying thousands of U.S. troops as the war in Iran continues, according to Reuters. The reported plan would expand American military involvement at a time of rising regional…

Trump Blasts Israel for Bombing Iran’s Largest Energy Field Without Consent — President Donald Trump condemned Israel for striking Iran’s largest energy field, saying the campaign was carried out without his consent. The rebuke raises pressure as the US and its allies intensify responses…

Senate Rejects Resolution to Limit Trump War Powers in 53-47 Vote — The Senate voted down a measure aimed at restricting President Trump’s war powers by a 53-47 margin. Republicans blocked the resolution’s consideration as Democrats vowed to bring it up again.

Iran’s Hidden Mountain Nuclear Site Raises Urgent Threat, Reports Say — New assessments describe Iran’s most dangerous nuclear site as being buried deep in a mountain and warn it should be “neutralized.” The reports add urgency to global nonproliferation concerns as tensions tied to Iran…

U.S. Weighs Military Reinforcements as Iran War Enters Possible New Phase — The United States is considering additional military reinforcements as the Iran conflict moves into a potentially new stage. The development adds to growing concerns about regional escalation and further…

U.S. national debt surpasses $39 trillion as Iran war continues — The U.S. national debt has exceeded $39 trillion as the country’s war with Iran enters a critical phase. The new milestone underscores the mounting fiscal pressure from the conflict, occurring just weeks after the war’s…

Israel Kills Iran Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in Air Strike on Tehran — Israel’s military said it killed Iran intelligence minister Esmail Khatib in an air strike on Tehran, escalating tensions across the region. The killing adds to a widening sequence of attacks involving Iran…

Israel Bombards Lebanon, Killing More Than 20 People — Israel attacked locations across Lebanon, including a building in Bashoura in Beirut, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency. The strikes have killed more than 20 people and intensified concerns about the expanding regional…

Israel Targets Iran’s Intelligence Minister and Hits Iran Offshore Gas Field as Attacks Escalate — Israel has continued targeting Iran’s leadership while an Iranian offshore gas field was hit, as the war between the countries expands. Oil prices jumped on the intensifying exchanges,…

Intel report says lone actors are the most likely threat to US homeland — A 2026 Annual Threat Assessment reiterates that “lone wolf” attackers inspired by extremist ideologies pose the most likely scenario for attacks in the United States. The report also maintains that groups like al…

Oil prices jump after first attacks on Iranian production facilities — Oil and natural gas prices spiked Wednesday following reports of early strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. The disruptions raise new pressure on global supply and consumer energy costs as the regional conflict…

Israel Kills Ali Larijani, Leaving Iran’s Leadership Facing a Crisis — Israel’s killing of Ali Larijani is the most senior Iranian figure Israel has eliminated since the start of its broader campaign against Iran-linked leadership. The strike is expected to intensify internal succession…

Israel Says It Killed Iran Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib in Airstrike — Israel’s military said it killed Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmaeil Khatib, in a strike on Tehran, and Iran confirmed the killing. The reports intensify an already escalating cycle of targeted attacks…

Israel Says It Killed Iran Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in Airstrike — Israel’s Defense Minister says Israel killed Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmaeil Khatib, in an attack Tehran has not confirmed. The killing marks the third assassination Israel has attributed to it in two…

Iran Kills Top Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib in Israel Strike, Israel Defense Minister Says — Israel’s defense minister says it killed Iran’s intelligence minister, Esmail Khatib, in an overnight strike. The killing raises tensions across multiple fronts as regional leaders…

Iran Launches Attacks as Israel Strikes Beirut and Expands Air Campaign — Iran escalated regional strikes against Israel and Gulf neighbors as Israel hit targets in Beirut. The widening exchanges raise fears of a broader Middle East war with growing cross-border impact.

TSA Warns Small U.S. Airports Could Close If DHS Shutdown Continues — A TSA official warned that if the Department of Homeland Security shutdown persists, some smaller U.S. airports may be forced to close. The warning raises new concerns about safety screening capacity and potential…

Russia Shares Satellite Imagery and Drone Technology with Iran, WSJ Says — The Wall Street Journal reports Russia is transferring satellite imagery and drone-related technology to Iran, a move U.S. and Western officials warn could bolster Tehran’s surveillance and strike capabilities.…

U.S. Strikes Iranian Missile Site in Strait of Hormuz with 5,000‑Pound Deep‑Penetrator Munitions — The United States carried out a strike on an Iranian missile site in the Strait of Hormuz using 5,000‑pound deep‑penetrator bombs, military officials say. The attack marks a major…

Iran Vows Revenge After Israel Kills Top Security Chief Ali Larijani — Iran vowed revenge after an Israeli strike killed Ali Larijani, a senior security official, marking a major escalation in the regional conflict. The killing has heightened fears of broader retaliation and drawn…

Hezbollah Fires Rockets and Drones; IDF Strikes Launchers and Operatives — Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets and launched drones toward northern Israel, setting off air-raid sirens from the Lebanese border southward, officials said. The Israel Defense Forces struck Hezbollah launchers…

Joe Kent Resigns as National Counterterrorism Center Director Citing Iran War — Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, abruptly resigned, saying he could not support the Trump administration’s approach to the Iran conflict and asserting Iran did not pose an imminent…

Pakistan Denies Striking Kabul Hospital as Afghan Death Toll Nears 400 — Pakistan’s government strongly rejected claims from Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities that Pakistani forces struck a hospital in Kabul, disputing responsibility for the incident. The attack has been linked to…

Iran Expert: Trump’s Military Campaign Against Iran Has Become a ‘War of Necessity’ — A noted Iran analyst says President Trump’s approach to the Iran conflict has shifted from a discretionary 'war of choice' to what is being described as a 'war of necessity,' reflecting rising stakes…

Israel Airstrike Kills Iran’s Top Security Official Ali Larijani — Israel conducted airstrikes that killed Ali Larijani, a top Iranian national security official, and reportedly struck the head of the Basij paramilitary force in a significant escalation. Analysts warn the losses could…

Senate Opens Marathon Debate on SAVE America Act to Advance Election Law — The Senate voted Tuesday to begin a marathon debate over the SAVE America Act, a high-profile elections bill championed by President Trump. The procedural move launches an extended floor fight that could reshape…

Senate Begins Weekend-Long Debate on Trump’s SAVE America Act After 51-48 Vote — Senate Republicans voted 51-48 to begin extended debate on the SAVE America Act, President Trump’s marquee bill to impose photo ID and citizenship checks for federal voting. The procedural win launches a…

House Republicans Subpoena Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi Over Epstein Documents — A Republican-led House panel has issued a subpoena to former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi seeking documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein as part of its ongoing probe. The move signals…

Army General Left Classified 'SECRET' Ukraine Maps on Train, Pentagon Watchdog Finds — A U.S. Army general overseeing assistance to Ukraine in 2024 left classified maps marked "SECRET" describing the war on a public train, a Pentagon watchdog report found. The lapse has prompted internal…

National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent Resigns Citing Iran War — Joe Kent, director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation saying he could not support the Trump administration’s military actions against Iran and arguing Tehran posed no…

Israel Strikes and Kills Iran National Security Chief Ali Larijani, Defense Minister Says — Israel announced it has killed Iran’s national security chief, Ali Larijani, in recent airstrikes, marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran. The attack raises the…

Israel Says It Killed Iran Security Chief Ali Larijani and Basij Commander — Israel says its latest strikes on Tehran killed Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij militia. The claim comes amid ongoing air and…

DHS Declines to Update National Threat Status Amid Wave of Violent Incidents — The Department of Homeland Security has not issued a change to the national threat level despite a recent spate of violent acts across multiple jurisdictions, raising questions from lawmakers and local…

US Navy Warship Carrying Marines Tracked Near Singapore En Route to Middle East — A US Navy warship believed to be carrying thousands of Marines and sailors was tracked nearing the Malacca Strait off Singapore as it headed toward the Middle East. The movement signals a significant…

Israel Claims It Killed Head of Iran’s Basij Paramilitary in Strike — Israel announced it killed the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Basij force in an overnight strike, identifying a senior Iranian security official as the target. The claim intensifies an already…

Iranian Drone Sparks Fire at Fujairah Oil Terminal in UAE — An Iranian drone strike ignited a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, marking a second blaze in as many days amid escalating attacks in the Gulf linked to the US-Israel conflict. The incident raises concerns about potential…

JBS Meatpacking Workers Launch First U.S. Strike in 40 Years — Union leaders say workers at JBS plants have initiated the first U.S. meatpacking strike in four decades to press for higher wages and improved safety protections. The walkout threatens disruption to domestic beef and pork…

President Trump Requests Postponement of Xi Jinping Summit Citing Iran War — President Donald Trump has asked to delay a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, saying the ongoing war with Iran is the reason for the postponement request. The move risks further straining…

U.S. Court Rules Trump Administration Cannot Enforce Nationwide Funding Freeze — A federal court barred the Trump administration from implementing a sweeping freeze on federal funding, finding the measure unlawful. The decision prevents immediate cuts across agencies and could force the…

Cuba Power Grid Collapses, Leaving Millions Without Electricity — Cuba’s national electric grid collapsed on Monday, plunging millions of the island nation into an islandwide blackout and deepening an ongoing energy and economic crisis. Government officials reported widespread outages…

Trump Administration Presses Allies to Join Coalition to Reopen Strait of Hormuz; Partners Resist — The Trump administration is pressing U.S. allies to join an international effort to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, but key partners have balked at committing forces. The lack of a…

Afghan Taliban Says Pakistani Airstrike Killed 400, Injured 250 at Kabul Drug-Rehabilitation Hospital — The Afghan Taliban reported that a Pakistani airstrike struck a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul, killing 400 people and wounding 250 according to the group. The claim has…