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The U.S. is preparing 'harshest in history' sanctions against Iran, while President Trump claims control over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has threatened to target regional allies and halt oil flows in response.

President Trump has launched an “economic D-Day” against Iran, threatening the toughest sanctions in history and targeting any nation providing economic lifelines to Tehran.

Turkey has requested Interpol Red Notices for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Afek Moskovitch over the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, involving charges of genocide and crimes against humanity.

A powerful El Niño event is developing in the Pacific, potentially making 2027 the hottest year on record and bringing extreme weather, including storms to Europe and droughts to Africa and Australia.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has killed 329 people and left 247 missing. The UN has launched a $148 million emergency appeal to assist the 154,000 affected families and rebuild infrastructure.

The DRC is battling a deadly Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, with over 2,500 deaths reported. The WHO has allocated 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses to support clinical trials and frontline workers.

COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, led to a global pandemic in early 2020. Symptoms vary from asymptomatic to critical, with long-term effects possible for some patients.

A massive Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas has killed at least 16 people and injured over 40, damaging residential buildings, schools, and a children's hospital.

The death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in US and Israeli airstrikes has sparked leadership shifts and regional instability, complicating diplomatic efforts to end the conflict with the United States.

The U.S. national debt has hit a record $40 trillion, doubling in less than a decade. Despite Treasury efforts to lower borrowing costs through debt buybacks, long-term yields remain elevated.

Meta faces a landmark federal trial in California as 29 states accuse the company of designing addictive social media features that harm children's mental health and violating child privacy laws.

The UAE has halted all trade and financial dealings with Iran following reported ballistic missile strikes targeting maritime traffic. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has threatened unprecedented economic isolation for

Extreme heatwaves in Europe have caused over 32,000 excess deaths, with significant mortality reported in Germany, Spain, and France, impacting both public health and critical infrastructure.

The US national debt has exceeded $40 trillion. To stabilize markets, the Treasury will double long-term bond buybacks, causing yields to fall and driving surges in gold and Bitcoin prices.

The U.S. national debt has exceeded $40 trillion, driving interest payments above $1 trillion annually and pushing 30-year Treasury yields to their highest levels since 2007.

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei warned that countries joining US economic sanctions will be treated as enemies, threatening to target oil routes and economic interests in response to Trump's new isolation's

Donald Trump has claimed the Strait of Hormuz as ‘New US Territory’ on social media, prompting Iranian officials to reject the assertion as a delusion while maintaining the waterway remains closed.

Meta faces a major federal trial in California as 29 states accuse the company of designing addictive social media features that harm youth mental health and violating children's privacy laws.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has left hundreds dead, thousands injured, and tens of thousands of homes damaged. Reconstruction efforts have begun in Cali as the government declares a national state of

U.S. envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt and Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel to advance a Gaza peace plan centered on Hamas disarmament and a phased Israeli military withdrawal.

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a record-breaking Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, with over 5,000 cases and 2,400 deaths reported as the virus spreads rapidly across six provinces.

Ceuta faces a major crisis following a mass migration influx from Morocco. The event has caused at least 82 deaths, strained healthcare and child protection systems, and sparked national security concerns.

The US-Iran peace memorandum has expired without a deal. President Trump has demanded Iranian surrender and threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with US control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Egypt is mediating talks between Iran and the U.S. to de-escalate regional tensions and restore maritime freedom in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing economic warfare and secret U.S. naval escort operations.

Venezuela is recovering from devastating 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that killed over 3,500 people. The government is recycling debris for reconstruction and providing housing subsidies.

The US has launched an ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, prompting the UAE to impose a total trade embargo. Iran has warned Gulf states that supporting US military assets would be seen as direct participation in a

Iran has announced a $30,000 bounty for capturing or killing U.S. soldiers, doubling for women. The move follows the expiration of a 60-day peace MOU and rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Commercial ships are increasingly using a US-protected Omani route to bypass Iranian control in the Strait of Hormuz, with over 80% of transits now following the southern corridor.

A U.S. federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visas for 75 countries, ruling it exceeded the Secretary of State's authority and was ‘patently unlawful’.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced unprecedented sanctions against Iran, aiming for massive economic isolation. China has rejected cooperation, while Iran warns of devastating retaliatory responses

The Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo is the deadliest in the country's history, with 2,325 deaths and 4,945 cases. The Bundibugyo strain is spreading rapidly, and no approved vaccine or treatment currently exists

The FGR arrested Fausto Corrales in Mexico City for his alleged role in covering up Héctor Melesio Cuén Ojeda's murder and his involvement in the kidnapping of Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada.

President Donald Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory following the defeat of Iran, a claim Tehran rejected as a violation of sovereignty.

Israel has struck a Syrian military airport to block Turkish troop movements, while the UAE suspended all trade with Iran following missile launches, amid a broader regional conflict involving the US.

A Russian drone attack on a Kryvyi Rih shopping center killed at least 16 people and injured 130, using a double-tap tactic that targeted emergency responders. Ukraine has also launched retaliatory strikes.

Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya has requested an indefinite leave of absence just one day after returning to office, amid U.S. allegations of ties to the Sinaloa Cartel and criticism from President Sheinbaum.

French President Macron pledged new interceptor missiles to Ukraine following a deadly strike in Kryvyi Rih. Meanwhile, the Coalition of the Willing meets in Kyiv to discuss security guarantees and sanctions.

A sword attack at Brinellskolan in Fagersta, Sweden, killed a 17-year-old girl and injured three others. An 18-year-old former student has been arrested following a police confrontation.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia has caused hundreds of deaths and massive infrastructure damage. The government has declared a national emergency and launched the ‘Fondo Milagro’ for reconstruction.

Microsoft confirmed that a critical CVSS 10.0 remote code execution vulnerability in Entra ID (CVE-2026-69836) was exploited in the wild. The issue has been mitigated server-side by Microsoft.

Iran has shifted to a fully offensive military stance, threatening strikes on US bases in Bulgaria and Cyprus as tensions with the US escalate, impacting global oil prices and regional trade.

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has killed 294 people and left 320 missing. Massive infrastructure damage is reported, prompting $200 million in World Bank aid and international rescue efforts.

TikTok and ByteDance will pay $400 million to settle a U.S. lawsuit alleging violations of children's privacy laws (COPPA) by collecting data from users under 13 without parental consent.

A strengthening El Niño, potentially one of the strongest since 1950, is expected to persist into 2027, bringing risks of extreme heat, drought, and tropical storms to the Americas and affecting global weather.

A Datafolha poll shows President Lula leading the 2026 Brazilian presidential race with 39% in the first round, while a second-round matchup against Flávio Bolsonaro results in a technical tie.

Turkey's new national solidarity law establishes committees for disarmament, with Abdullah Öcalan set to join a sub-committee. The law may release 4,000 detainees and impact 75,000 legal files.

Argentine consultant Fernando Cerimedo has been ordered into 180 days of preventive detention in Bolivia for the alleged attempted femicide of his ex-partner, Nadia Beller.

US envoy Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders and Egyptian President al-Sisi to push a 15-point Gaza peace plan. Hamas supports the roadmap, but Benjamin Netanyahu rejects it, demanding full disarmament first.

Two-time world boxing champion Zolani Tete, 38, was shot dead in an ambush outside his home in Mdantsane, South Africa. A 27-year-old female passenger was also wounded in the attack.