Iran latest: US accuses Iran of violating ceasefire after renewed strikes

For the second time this week, the United States military conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets as leaders of the two nations continue to negotiate a long-term peace deal.

US carries out strikes on Iranian military facility

As peace negotiations between the United States and Iran continue, President Donald Trump was expected to assemble his Cabinet at Camp David, but the meeting is instead going to be held at the White House because of expected bad weather. 

Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta to vote on separating from country

A vote will be held this fall on whether Alberta should stay in Canada or take legal steps under the Constitution to hold a binding referendum on leaving.

Iran latest: President Trump to hold Cabinet meeting at Camp David Wednesday

President Trump has called a Cabinet meeting for Wednesday at the presidential retreat Camp David as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue.

Iran latest: US finalizing deal to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. is finalizing an agreement to end the war in Iran, but President Trump warned Sunday that the U.S. won't “rush into a deal.” 

US still planning on $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, officials say

Taiwan officials said they didn't receive notice of a delay on its multi-billion-dollar U.S. arms package, amid a report that the massive weapons transfer is temporarily on hold to prioritize U.S. munitions needs for the war in Iran.

Fifth ship boarded in US blockade of Iranian vessels

U.S. Marines boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, on suspicion that the crew intended to run the American blockade.

Mideast energy crisis prompts UN to lower 2026 global growth outlook

The United Nations lowered its global economic growth forecast and raised its inflation outlook as Middle East tensions disrupt global supply chains.

Raúl Castro indicted: US charges former Cuba president

The U.S. has indicted former Cuban president Raúl Castro in connection with the deaths of four people killed in 1996 when two planes were shot down off the coast of the island nation.

Maduro reportedly faces second US criminal investigation in Miami

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is facing a second U.S. criminal investigation led by federal prosecutors in Miami, according to Reuters.

Trump to attend G7 Summit in France

President Donald Trump will head to France for this year's G7 Summit.

Iran latest: Iran showing strength as War Powers Resolution looms

A congressional push to force President Donald Trump to win lawmakers' approval to continue with the war in Iran was given a major boost Tuesday and could receive an even bigger one on Wednesday.

Senate bill forcing vote on Iran war advances after Republican flips following primary loss

A Republican senator's decision to support a bill that would require President Donald Trump to get congressional support to continue the Iran war proved crucial Tuesday as the Senate voted to advance the measure.

How does Ebola spread? What to know as Congo outbreak worsens

A rare type of Ebola is spreading in Congo, with dozens of deaths and hundreds of cases already reported. Here’s what to know about the Bundibugyo virus.

Whale at center of rescue effort controversy found dead off Denmark coast

The humpback whale that rescuers tried to save two weeks ago after it became stranded in the Baltic Sea was found dead off a Danish island, authorities confirmed over the weekend.

American doctor tests positive in Ebola outbreak that spurred global health emergency

An American doctor is among the hundreds of people who have contracted the rare virus linked to an Ebola outbreak that led the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency over the weekend.

Close Maduro ally deported to US, will face criminal charges

Alex Saab, a close ally of Nicolás Maduro, was deported to the U.S. a few years after being pardoned as part of a prisoner swap.