Colombia Colombian military plane crashes in Putumayo after takeoff, casualties unknown Defense Minister confirms C-130 Hercules transport plane went down with approximately 110 military personnel onboard By Alex Thompson / 23 Mar 2026
Iran Trump pauses Iran energy strikes for five days following talks President postpones military action after "productive conversations" with Tehran amid Strait of Hormuz standoff By Alex Thompson / 23 Mar 2026
Iran Iran threatens Israeli power plants and Gulf energy infrastructure Revolutionary Guards warn of strikes on civilian electricity facilities in direct response to Trump ultimatum By Layla Hassan / 23 Mar 2026
Iran Trump issues 48-hour Iran ultimatum over Strait of Hormuz blockade President threatens strikes on Iranian power infrastructure if vital waterway remains closed to global shipping By Alex Thompson / 22 Mar 2026
Cuba Cuba experiences third nationwide blackout in two months Island plunged into darkness as Nuevitas power plant failure follows U.S. oil embargo's three-month mark By Diego Martinez / 22 Mar 2026
NATO NATO completes full withdrawal from Iraq advisory mission Alliance relocates several hundred personnel to Naples amid escalating Iran conflict attacks By Elena Kowalski / 21 Mar 2026
Nigeria U.S. deploys MQ-9 drones and 200 troops to Nigeria Formal military presence in West Africa escalates less than two years after Niger expulsion By Zara Odhiambo / 21 Mar 2026
United States Trump calls NATO allies "cowards" and alliance a "paper tiger" after refusal to join Iran war President escalates criticism of European partners who declined Strait of Hormuz deployment requests By Viktor Petersen / 20 Mar 2026
Israel Israel strikes Syrian government sites in response to attacks on Druze civilians Defense Minister Katz vows continued military action to protect Syria's Druze minority amid Sweida clashes By Layla Hassan / 20 Mar 2026
Iran Trump administration weighs military action against Iran's Kharg Island White House considers occupation or blockade of key oil terminal as pressure mounts to reopen Strait of Hormuz By Layla Hassan / 20 Mar 2026
France France seizes Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean French Navy intercepts Mozambique-flagged Deyna in Western Mediterranean amid intensified NATO sanctions enforcement By Alex Thompson / 20 Mar 2026
Ukraine Ukraine peace talks pause as US focus shifts to Iran war Kremlin confirms trilateral negotiations on hold after Washington requests postponement amid escalating Middle East conflict By Elena Kowalski / 19 Mar 2026
