Leah Bennett
Putin has a sinister new plan. We should all be worried
Vladimir Putin is executing a new military strategy to break Ukraine before winter, combining aerial bombardments, renewed ground offensives, and North Korean weapons.
Zelensky says Russia used North Korean missiles in deadly Zaporizhzhia strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia used North Korean missiles in a deadly strike in Zaporizhzhia, warning that Moscow is preparing for escalation.
Russian Supreme Court bars anti-war party Yabloko from elections
Russia's Supreme Court has banned Yabloko, the country's sole anti-war party, from contesting upcoming parliamentary elections following a legal challenge.
Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia
A Damascus court has sentenced ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and several top regime figures to death in absentia for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens
President Donald Trump asserted absolute U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz amid a naval blockade that has severely restricted global oil shipping and spiked crude prices.
US Stocks Fall as Hopes for Strait of Hormuz Reopening Are Dashed Again
U.S. stocks dropped after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dashing hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough and causing oil prices to spike.
Trump signs order to cut childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
President Donald Trump signed an executive order trimming the federally recommended childhood vaccine schedule to 11 shots and calling for the MMR vaccine to be split into three separate injections. Pediatric experts warn the change could leave children exposed to preventable diseases.
Russian attacks kill nine in Ukraine after deadly Ukrainian drone strike
Russian bombardment across Ukraine killed at least nine people following a wave of long-range Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian facilities.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon calls meeting to resolve leadership speculation
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called an urgent in-person National Party caucus meeting in Wellington to resolve growing leadership speculation.
Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread building collapses, dozens of deaths, and triggering a national emergency.
Trump demands Iran pay compensation as Hormuz negotiations stall
President Donald Trump has demanded compensation from Iran for past conflicts and casualties as negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz stall amid a naval blockade.
Colombia earthquake death toll tops 130 after 7.4 magnitude quake
A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has left at least 132 people dead across Colombia, triggering a national emergency and widespread devastation.
Turkish parliament passes landmark law to advance PKK peace process
The Turkish parliament has approved a landmark law establishing a legal framework to secure the disbandment of the PKK and offer conditional protections to former militants.
Colombia quake kills 111, president declares emergency as buildings collapse
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, leaving at least 111 people dead and prompting the president to declare a national emergency.
Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand
President Trump has escalated diplomatic friction with Tehran by demanding war reparations from Iran, countering Tehran's demands for U.S. compensation.
US State Department revokes more than 175,000 visas in crackdown
The U.S. State Department announced it has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals under President Donald Trump. The revocations target individuals who committed crimes, violated visa terms, or endangered national security.
Iran and Oman negotiate safe navigation framework for Strait of Hormuz
Iran and Oman report an understanding on a safe navigation framework for the Strait of Hormuz amid plummeting commercial traffic and US tensions.
Ukrainian drones kill 13, hit oil refinery in Russia’s Nizhnekamsk
A swarm of Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery and facilities in Nizhnekamsk, Russia, killing 13 people and wounding 78 in a major cross-border raid.
Oil prices, stocks surge as Hormuz closure drags on
Oil prices and energy equities surged after Tehran confirmed the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US sanctions are lifted and demands are met.
Colombia earthquake leaves at least 47 dead and buildings collapsed
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing at least 47 deaths, collapsing buildings, and prompting widespread emergency responses.