Iran Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise After Ship Attack Delays IMO Escort Mission

Jun 25, 2026 21:49 pm UTC| Politics

A reported attack on a cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz has prompted the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) to temporarily suspend its ship escort mission, raising fresh concerns over the fragile...

US Supreme Court Strikes Down Hawaii Gun Carry Law on Private Property

Jun 25, 2026 21:46 pm UTC| Politics Law Governance

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a Hawaii law restricting licensed handgun owners from carrying firearms on private property open to the public without the owners explicit permission violates the Second Amendment. The...

Israel Heritage Bill Sparks Annexation Concerns in West Bank

Jun 25, 2026 21:36 pm UTC| Politics

Israels proposed Heritage Authority in Judea and Samaria bill is drawing widespread criticism from Palestinians, Israeli rights organizations, and academic experts, who argue that it could accelerate Israeli settlement...

US Reaffirms Taiwan Arms Sales Policy Despite Trump’s Comments on China

Jun 25, 2026 21:34 pm UTC| Politics

The United States has reaffirmed that its planned arms sale to Taiwan is not dependent on negotiations with China, despite previous remarks from President Donald Trump that suggested otherwise. The clarification came from...

White House Seeks $87.6 Billion Emergency Funding for Iran War, Farmers, and Ebola Response

Jun 25, 2026 04:26 am UTC| Politics Economy

The White House has formally asked Congress to approve an $87.6 billion supplemental spending package aimed at covering expenses tied to the ongoing Iran war, while also providing funding for American farmers and...

US Mobilizes Aid After Powerful Earthquakes Devastate Venezuela

Jun 25, 2026 04:24 am UTC| Politics

Powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday have prompted an immediate response from the United States, which is coordinating with Venezuelan authorities and preparing emergency assistance for the disaster-hit...

Japan Signals Preference for Low Interest Rates as BOJ Policy Debate Intensifies

Jun 25, 2026 04:21 am UTC| Economy Central Banks Politics

Japans government is preparing to push for a monetary policy that supports stronger private demand, highlighting its preference for keeping borrowing costs low even as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) continues normalizing interest...