Iran Reuters: US probes Russian role in drone strikes on CIA sites Western intelligence memo says Moscow "likely played a role" in strikes on Gulf and Iraq facilities By Layla Hassan / 22 Jul 2026
Venezuela Maduro, Flores return to Manhattan court as June 2027 trial date proposed No bail request, detention unchallenged By Alex Thompson / 22 Jul 2026
Ukraine Zelensky dismisses General Syrskyi, names Drapatyi commander The rift that forced the decision By Elena Kowalski / 22 Jul 2026
Mali Malian troops ambushed hours after retaking rebel-held town An army that can take ground but not hold it By Amara Okonkwo / 20 Jul 2026
Ukraine Ukraine's leaders face Friday deadline over army command Weekend consultations, no decision yet By Elena Kowalski / 20 Jul 2026
Yemen Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia Yemen's Iran-aligned movement invokes "blockade for a blockade" doctrine as enforcement details remain undisclosed By Layla Hassan / 20 Jul 2026
Kuwait / Members-only Kuwait struck by second Iranian attack on power and desalination plant in 24 hours What was hit, and where By Layla Hassan / 18 Jul 2026
Iran US strikes hit Iranian bridges, port and rail lines Seventh night of bombing widens target list beyond military sites, as Iran expands retaliation across four countries By Featured News Desk / 18 Jul 2026
Venezuela Washington picks Venezuela negotiator, sidelining Machado Three parties announce August 1 talks as opposition splits over U.S.-selected delegation By Diego Martinez / 17 Jul 2026
Myanmar More than 500 feared dead as two Rohingya boats sink in Bay of Bengal IOM and UNHCR say no survivors reported from vessels that departed Myanmar's Rakhine State in late June By Alex Thompson / 16 Jul 2026
United States DRC unveils atrocity council two days after US vows to gut ICC Congolese-led body pairs a former ICC judge with a former US war crimes envoy as Washington moves to sanction the court he once used By Zara Odhiambo / 15 Jul 2026
Venezuela Federal judge orders Maduro network to pay $314 million to three Americans Florida court labels former Venezuelan regime a "criminal enterprise" in default judgment over hostage-taking and torture By Diego Martinez / 15 Jul 2026
