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US attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire
The Iran war risks reigniting after the U.S. tried to force open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, firing on Iranian forces and sinking six small boats targeting ships
Japan defense chief visits Philippines to deepen security ties and witness combat exercise
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has traveled to the Philippines to witness an international combat drill and conduct talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. intended to broaden defense ties between the nations
For foreign workers in the Mideast, risk from the Iran war collides with economic strain at home
For millions of foreign workers in the Mideast, the Iran war has made life even more precarious
European leaders see Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone
European leaders say President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Germany is fresh proof that Europe must take care of its own security
Modi’s party set to take control of West Bengal, dealing blow to opposition
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling party is poised to take control of West Bengal, an opposition stronghold, in a key local election
For foreign workers in the Mideast, risk from the Iran war collides with economic strain at home
For millions of foreign workers in the Mideast, the Iran war has made life even more precarious
Pope Leo XIV encourages wealthy US Catholics to keep donating
Pope Leo XIV is encouraging some of the wealthiest U.S. Catholics to keep on giving to support his charitable works
Democrats investigate as Trump OKs almost $2 billion in taxpayer money to end offshore wind projects
The Trump administration is spending nearly $2 billion to get energy companies to walk away from U.S. offshore wind projects
Uganda detains 231 foreigners in crackdown on possible human trafficking
Ugandan authorities say they have detained dozens of foreigners in a crackdown on illegal migration that was likely linked to human traffickers and cyberscam operations
Tired and worried, seafarers have been stranded in the Persian Gulf for weeks
Around 20,000 seafarers on hundreds of vessels are stuck in the Persian Gulf, unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz that remains effectively shut by Iran