Russia has started evacuating diplomat families from Venezuela, according to intelligence sources, though Moscow denies the reports. The move follows the US seizure of oil tankers and rising war fears.
The US has banned the import, sale, and operation of all new foreign-made drones, targeting Chinese giant DJI. The move aims to secure airspace but threatens to disrupt industries reliant on affordable drone tech.
Major General Fanil Sarvarov, head of Russian operational training, was critically injured in a Moscow car bombing. The veteran of the Ukraine and Syria wars was targeted by an IED planted under his vehicle.
The US Navy seized a third oil tanker, the Ocean Lotus, off Venezuela after firing warning shots. The interception marks a rapid escalation of the blockade, paralyzing PDVSA's oil exports.
The US seized a second oil tanker, the Chinese-owned Centuries, off Venezuela's coast. The 2-million-barrel seizure enforces Trump's new blockade and directly challenges Beijing's support for Maduro.
Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in the 6th round with a devastating right hand. Paul was rushed to the hospital and is undergoing surgery for a confirmed broken jaw.
Newly released DOJ files include photos of Jeffrey Epstein with Bill Clinton and Michael Jackson. The images provide visual proof of the financier's deep ties to top political and celebrity figures.
The DOJ has started releasing thousands of previously sealed files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. The documents include FBI interviews and internal records, potentially revealing high-profile associates.
A 27-year-old man killed three and injured five in a rampage through central Taipei, using smoke grenades and a knife. The suspect fell to his death after fleeing police at a shopping complex.
China condemned the $11.1 billion US arms sale to Taiwan, warning it "inevitably increases the risk" of direct conflict. Beijing blasted the transfer of long-range missiles as a violation of sovereignty.
Claudio Valente, the suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings, was found dead in a NH storage unit. The 48-year-old Portuguese national and former physics student took his own life.
Belgian F-16s and French Rafales conducted their first joint patrol over the Black Sea, supported by an A330 MRTT. The historic mission signals a major boost in NATO's deterrence capabilities on the eastern flank.
A senior advisor to PM Takaichi sparked outrage by suggesting Japan "should possess nuclear weapons." The remarks highlight deep anxieties over regional threats and the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella.
The US approved a record $11.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, including HIMARS, ATACMS, and drones. China condemned the move as "playing with fire," while Taiwan praised the boost to its asymmetric defenses.
Prime Minister Netanyahu announced a historic $35 billion gas deal with Egypt, the largest in Israel's history. The agreement strengthens regional ties and will generate $18 billion for Israeli state coffers.
