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Middle East Will Lean Toward China After US-Iran Deal
The Middle East will increasingly pivot eastward toward China after a US-Iran peace memorandum left America a secondary regional player, with Chinese companies best positioned to lead Iran's post-war
Netanyahu: No Restrictions on Israel Strikes Against Hezbollah
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu declared there are 'no restrictions' on military operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, underscoring Israel's ongoing efforts to counter the militant group despite d
Levin Slams Trump Admin Over Iran Deal
Fox News host Mark Levin dedicated a 17-minute monologue on Saturday to attacking the Trump administration's tentative Iran agreement, speaking directly to unnamed officials as criticism of the deal m
US-Iran deal: Pakistan's diplomatic masterstroke?
Pakistan brokered the US-Iran deal through intensive shuttle diplomacy, with army chief Asim Munir personally winning rare praise from both President Trump and Vice President Vance.
Iran Declares 'Major Progress' in US Peace Talks
Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi declared 'major progress' in US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland, even as Iran's delegation briefly walked out over Trump's threat to assassinate Iranian diplomat
Poll: 57% of Americans Skeptical of Trump Iran Deal
A CBS News/YouGov poll released Sunday found most Americans are skeptical of President Trump's memorandum of understanding toward a final deal with Iran, with 57% saying the conflict caused more probl
Gaza's Last Three Surfers Hold On Amid Ongoing War
Three remaining surfers in Gaza continue riding Mediterranean waves despite the ongoing conflict with Israel, substituting candle wax for unavailable surf wax and clinging to nearly 20-year-old boards
Russian drone strike in Ukraine kills three from one family, including 13-year-old boy
Russian and Ukrainian drones struck each other's territory on June 22, 2026, killing five people including a Ukrainian family of three and an Egyptian sailor, while Russia intercepted 301 Ukrainian dr
China's Sea-Skimming Hypersonic Bid Hits Engineering
China's Academy of Sciences has launched a research program to develop a sea-skimming hypersonic missile aimed at slashing radar detection against US carriers, though punishing physics, limited invent
Iran leave peace note after Belgium draw at World Cup
Iran's football team left a handwritten peace message in their dressing room after a goalless World Cup draw with Belgium in Los Angeles, invoking 'ancient Persia' and referencing a school attack that
Ukraine launches ‘TrophyLab’ platform to share captured Russian weapons with allies
Ukraine's Ministry of Defense formally launched TrophyLab, a vetted online portal giving allied governments and defense firms technical intelligence on 115+ pieces of captured Russian military hardwar
Nader: Gaza Death Toll Deliberately Undercounted
Ralph Nader argues in an opinion column that Gaza's reported death toll of roughly 73,000 is deliberately undercounted by mainstream media and the Israeli government, with UN officials, Israeli human
US-Iran Agree on 60-Day Nuclear Deal Roadmap
One week after the U.S. and Iran signed a deal to end the war, marathon talks in Switzerland produced a 60-day nuclear deal roadmap — even as Iran briefly threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz and
Russian Drone Hits Cargo Ship in Black Sea, Kills Sailor
A Russian drone strike on a Turkish-owned cargo ship bound for a Ukrainian Black Sea port killed one crew member and set the vessel ablaze, part of a broader barrage that also struck Odesa and Zaporiz
India in talks to sell BrahMos missiles to UAE
India is negotiating with the UAE to sell BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and the Akashteer air defence system, as the Gulf nation accelerates arms procurement after being heavily attacked by Iran
Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned Monday after Andy Burnham's decisive by-election win and a tenure scarred by scandals; nominations for a new Labour leader open July 9, with a successor in plac
Russia-Taliban Pact: Soviet Hardware Repairs, No
Russia and the Taliban signed a military-technical agreement on May 27 to refurbish Soviet-era equipment in Afghanistan, with an analyst telling The Diplomat it is not a mutual defense pact and offers
Ukraine Drones Hit Moscow Oil Refinery; Russia Downs
Ukraine launched a massive drone swarm toward Moscow, striking an oil refinery, as Russia reported shooting down more than 80 drones and killed six people in retaliatory strikes on Ukraine.
U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks Yield 60-Day Roadmap at Lake Lucerne
U.S. and Iranian negotiators wrapped 18 hours of marathon talks at Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, establishing a 60-day roadmap for a new nuclear agreement alongside mechanisms to keep the Strait of Hormu
Ukraine Drones Hit Crimea Fuel Depot, 4 Dead
A Ukrainian drone attack on Russian-occupied Crimea struck a fuel depot and military infrastructure, killing at least four and halting fuel sales across the peninsula, as President Zelenskyy confirmed
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