Romania Romania's government falls in no-confidence vote Lawmakers approve motion with 281 votes, pushing EU member state into political uncertainty By Alex Thompson / 5 May 2026
Iran Iran claims missile strike on US warship near Jask Fars News reports two missiles hit naval vessel after ignoring warnings; US Central Command denies any strike occurred By Alex Thompson / 4 May 2026
Kosovo Kosovo parliament dissolves after failing to elect new president Third snap election in 14 months mandated after opposition boycott prevents quorum by constitutional deadline By Alex Thompson / 29 Apr 2026
United Arab Emirates UAE exits OPEC effective May 1 amid Iran war Third-largest producer pursues independent oil policy as Gulf conflict exposes deepening Saudi-Emirati rift By Layla Hassan / 29 Apr 2026
United States Acting US Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis to step down in June 2026 State Department confirms departure for retirement, denies reports of policy differences with Trump administration By Alex Thompson / 29 Apr 2026
Mali Coordinated attacks hit multiple Mali cities, Al Qaeda and Tuareg rebels claim joint operation JNIM and Azawad Liberation Front target military bases in Bamako, Kidal, and Gao as Russian mercenaries support government response By Alex Thompson / 25 Apr 2026
United States U.S. modifies sanctions to allow Maduro legal defense payments Treasury Department reverses position after federal judge emphasizes constitutional right to counsel By Alex Thompson / 25 Apr 2026
El Salvador El Salvador begins mass trial of 486 alleged MS-13 members Prosecutors seek maximum sentences under four-year state of emergency that has led to over 91,000 detentions By Diego Martinez / 24 Apr 2026
Iran Trump extends Iran ceasefire at Pakistan's request US president grants conditional extension while maintaining naval blockade and military readiness By Alex Thompson / 21 Apr 2026
Colombia FARC dissidents use drones in attack that kills three Colombian soldiers Comandos de la Frontera strikes military unit in Nariño department with explosive-fitted commercial drones By Alex Thompson / 21 Apr 2026
India Bus plunges into gorge in Jammu's Udhampur district, 21 dead Overcrowded passenger vehicle carrying over 50 people falls 100 meters near Kagort village, injuring up to 61 By Alex Thompson / 21 Apr 2026
Iran US Navy seizes Iranian cargo ship in Gulf of Oman Marines board vessel after disabling propulsion; Iran vows retaliation as ceasefire deadline approaches By Alex Thompson / 20 Apr 2026
