Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia used North Korean missiles in a deadly strike in Zaporizhzhia, warning that Moscow is preparing for escalation.

Russia's Supreme Court has banned Yabloko, the country's sole anti-war party, from contesting upcoming parliamentary elections following a legal challenge.

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.

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.

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.

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 bombardment across Ukraine killed at least nine people following a wave of long-range Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian facilities.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has called an urgent in-person National Party caucus meeting in Wellington to resolve growing leadership speculation.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread building collapses, dozens of deaths, and triggering a national emergency.

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.

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has left at least 132 people dead across Colombia, triggering a national emergency and widespread devastation.

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.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, leaving at least 111 people dead and prompting the president to declare a national emergency.

President Trump has escalated diplomatic friction with Tehran by demanding war reparations from Iran, countering Tehran's demands for U.S. compensation.

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 report an understanding on a safe navigation framework for the Strait of Hormuz amid plummeting commercial traffic and US tensions.

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 and energy equities surged after Tehran confirmed the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until US sanctions are lifted and demands are met.

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing at least 47 deaths, collapsing buildings, and prompting widespread emergency responses.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly split with the White House by refusing its Gaza peace plan, insisting Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.