Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, establishing a strategic alignment amid ongoing regional conflicts.

President Trump suggests a breakthrough to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is approaching, though conflicting reports persist regarding a temporary shipping corridor.

US intelligence agencies warn that the Kremlin could test NATO's collective-defence guarantee with a limited strike as early as this autumn, following a foiled explosive drone incident at a German logistics hub.

Officials warn that mounting pressure on Vladimir Putin could lead to a Russian hybrid warfare campaign or limited strike against NATO allies.

US President Donald Trump stated the Strait of Hormuz is sort of open under American naval protection, while maritime data shows sharp drops in vessel traffic.

A student opened fire at a high school near Bangkok, leaving multiple people dead and sparking renewed concern over gun ownership in Thailand.

A mass shooting left eight people dead after a teenager opened fire at a family home and an educational campus in Nonthaburi, Thailand.

While Ireland enjoys dry weather and mild temperatures through the weekend, much of southern Europe faces a blistering heat wave with Italy placing all 27 major cities under red alert.

A tragic school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok has left multiple dead, including a student gunman, teachers, and his grandparents at home.

UEFA has refused to lift its threatened boycott of FIFA competitions despite Gianni Infantino scrapping a controversial $20 billion private equity plan.

Saudi Arabia has raised security alerts following credible intelligence warning of coordinated Houthi and Iraqi militia strikes supervised by Iran.

The body of Vikram Mubayi, a University of California, Santa Barbara doctoral student missing during a solo hike in Inyo National Forest, has been recovered.

A minibus bombing in the Damascus suburb of Jaramana has left two people dead and at least 13 injured amid rising violence in Syria.

A Supreme Court ruling and subsequent redistricting map changes have forced Louisiana congressional candidates and incumbent lawmakers to navigate new districts ahead of the November 3 election.

President Donald Trump has signed new executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court defeat, targeting categories like foreign terrorists and birth tourism.

Italy issued a red‑level heat alert for all major cities, while Hungary turned off lights at state institutions to save power during the heatwave.

A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration improperly terminated a clean-energy initiative launched under President Biden, finding that the administration failed to follow required procedures.

Senator Mitch McConnell has left the rehabilitation facility where he stayed following a June fall and will continue his recovery at home. His prolonged absence has stalled over 50 Senate roll-call votes.

Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a criminal contempt referral from a Senate committee following a party-line vote over his refusal to answer COVID-19 questions.

FIFA has issued a formal apology to national associations for missteps regarding a scrapped commercial rights proposal, even as senior management rallied behind President Gianni Infantino.