Iran latest: US and Iran trade strikes amid fragile ceasefire

U.S. Central Command confirmed conducting strikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday in response to attacks by Tehran that were either thwarted by American forces and their allies or never reached their intended targets.

Canadian man gets 33 years for online sextortion targeting American children

A Canadian man has been sentenced to 33 years in U.S. federal prison for a yearlong online sextortion scheme that targeted at least 145 American children.

US responds after stopping Iranian attacks in Bahrain, Kuwait

Tensions in the Middle East remain high as the nominal ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran was tested by both sides in recent days. The back-and-forth attacks come as President Donald Trump has yet to say whether he will accept the current peace deal on the table.

Iran latest: Peace deal remains undecided after a weekend of new attacks

As the fate of the current peace proposal between the United States and Iran remains undecided, President Donald Trump is pushing back on reports about the terms of the deal. 

Three killed in latest US strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military said it carried out another strike Saturday against a vessel it accused of drug-smuggling operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three men.

Iran latest: US fires missile at cargo ship for trying to breach Iranian port blockade

The fate of Iran peace negotiations remains unknown as President Donald Trump has yet to announce publicly if the United States will agree to the current ceasefire deal on the table.

Pope calls for strong AI regulations in new manifesto

Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.

US and Iran reach deal to extend ceasefire pending approval by Trump, sources

For the second time this week, the United States military conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets as leaders of the two nations continue to negotiate a long-term peace deal.

US carries out strikes on Iranian military facility

As peace negotiations between the United States and Iran continue, President Donald Trump was expected to assemble his Cabinet at Camp David, but the meeting is instead going to be held at the White House because of expected bad weather. 

Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta to vote on separating from country

A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.

Iran latest: President Trump to hold Cabinet meeting at Camp David Wednesday

President Trump has called a Cabinet meeting for Wednesday at the presidential retreat Camp David as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue.

Iran latest: US finalizing deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. is finalizing an agreement to end the war in Iran, but President Trump warned Sunday that the U.S. won't “rush into a deal.” 

US still planning on $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, officials say

Taiwan officials said they didn't receive notice of a delay on its multi-billion-dollar U.S. arms package, amid a report that the massive weapons transfer is temporarily on hold to prioritize U.S. munitions needs for the war in Iran.

Fifth ship boarded in US blockade of Iranian vessels

U.S. Marines boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, on suspicion that the crew intended to run the American blockade.

Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook

The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.

Raúl Castro indicted: US charges former Cuba president

The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation.