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The UAE has halted all trade and financial dealings with Iran following reports of two ballistic missiles targeting maritime traffic near its waters. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has announced an economic war.

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.

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.

Evergrande founder Hui Ka Yan has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Shenzhen court for large-scale financial fraud, including inflating assets and concealing liabilities between 2016 and 2021.

The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, doubling in less than a decade. Rising interest costs and social spending are driving the surge, prompting new Treasury bond buyback measures.

Oil prices have surged above $90 per barrel amid rising Middle East tensions and a deadlock over the Strait of Hormuz. Simultaneously, U.S. Treasury yields have hit multi-year highs, fueling inflation fears.

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC, caused by the Bundibugyo strain, has become the country's deadliest, with over 5,000 cases and 2,300 deaths. The WHO warns the crisis remains far from under control.

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.

Experts warn of a potentially record-breaking Super El Niño peaking in late 2026, threatening global food security, causing extreme heat and droughts in Mexico, and increasing wildfire risks in the Amazon.

Colombia faces a massive reconstruction effort estimated at 30 trillion pesos following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that killed over 300 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

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.

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 U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, driven by rising interest costs, social program spending, and pandemic-era debt. Treasury officials are moving to stabilize bond markets.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A cyberattack on healthcare software provider MyDr has potentially exposed the personal and medical data of 18.8 million people in Poland, prompting government warnings and security precautions.

Iran warned Gulf states that aiding the US military constitutes participation in war, while Donald Trump threatened 'tremendous' economic consequences for any nation providing assistance to Tehran.

A commercial vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, causing engine damage and one casualty. The incident follows the expiration of a US-Iran memorandum of understanding.

Lake Powell has hit a record low water level, following a historic low at Lake Mead. The decline threatens water supplies for 40 million people and risks halting hydroelectric power generation.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, centered in Chocó. The disaster has caused hundreds of deaths and injuries, widespread building collapses, and prompted a national state of emergency.

Five years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan faces a severe women's rights crisis and humanitarian emergency, with millions of girls denied education and local women's organizations facing closure due to funding.

COVID-19, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is a contagious disease that can cause mild to critical symptoms. Many infected individuals remain asymptomatic but can spread the virus for up to 20 days.

The Gaza Union of Municipalities warns of an imminent collapse of water and sanitation systems as fuel and oil shortages threaten two million people with mass thirst and disease.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te announced a record 2027 defense budget of T$1.1225 trillion, exceeding 3% of GDP, to bolster self-defense amid increasing pressure from China.

Meta faces a major federal trial in California, where 29 states allege the company designed addictive social media features that harm children's mental health and violate privacy laws.

Iran faces economic collapse and political instability following a five-month war with the US and Israel, the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, and violent suppression of nationwide protests.

NATO is developing defense strategies against potential Russian aggression, while analysts warn the West is unprepared for a simultaneous two-front war involving China and Russia.

Moderna and Merck reported successful Phase 3 trial results for intismeran, a personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine that significantly reduces cancer recurrence and spread when combined with Keytruda.

Cuba faces a severe energy crisis and humanitarian emergency as power outages threaten 71% of the island, driven by aging infrastructure and U.S. petroleum sanctions and fuel shortages.

Turkey's new national solidarity law establishes a high-level board to oversee disarmament. Abdullah Öcalan is set to join a disarmament sub-committee, and 4,000 detainees may be released.

OpenAI is launching targeted ads for free ChatGPT users in 31 European countries and introducing a safer, educational 'ChatGPT for Teens' version with parental controls and content restrictions.

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has killed at least 314 people and injured 4,437. The disaster destroyed over 30,000 homes and prompted a 30-day national state of emergency.

The US has sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, citing the court’s investigations into Israel and Gaza as an assault on sovereignty. The ICC called the move a flagrant attack on law.

U.S. President Donald Trump has paused 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods for three days as both nations work to finalize a new trade agreement covering market access and economic security.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as the U.S. claims full control while Iran maintains a blockade. Recent maritime attacks and reduced shipping traffic have driven up global oil prices.

The U.S. Treasury will double its long-term bond buybacks to at least $4 billion per operation, causing Treasury yields to fall and driving gold prices toward $4,500.

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

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading rapidly across six provinces, killing one person every 30 minutes. The UN has released $30.5 million to support the response.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, a mutual defense pact providing collective deterrence similar to NATO's Article 5 to reduce regional reliance on the U.S.

The US-Israel-Iran conflict has caused massive economic shifts, including a projected $4.3 billion loss for Middle Eastern airlines and ongoing maritime instability in the Strait of Hormuz.

A helicopter crash in Kenya's Samburu County killed seven people, including Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi, his wife, and five Americans, including a Telemundo executive.

Israel conducted airstrikes on Syria's Abu al-Duhur airbase to counter Turkish military presence, prompting condemnation from Syria and the U.S., which is working on a regional deconfliction mechanism.

President Donald Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises, citing high costs, a desire to maintain a positive relationship with Kim Jong Un, and Seoul's lack of aid