US forces have fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions and ongoing maritime clashes in the region. The incident comes as military activity intensifies around one of the world’s most important shipping routes, which has been heavily affected by the broader conflict between the United States and Iran.

The Middle East has once again become the center of global attention as tensions involving Iran, Israel, the United States, and regional powers continue to escalate in 2026.

South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back will travel to the United States despite apparent disagreements between the two countries on several alliance matters, including the proposed transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon has said that France would withdraw from NATO if he is elected president, arguing that the alliance primarily serves US strategic interests.

Victor Manuel Rocha, the imprisoned former U.S. ambassador convicted of spying for Cuba, is facing efforts by U.S. federal prosecutors to revoke his American citizenship, according to a court filing.

The US Senate is preparing to take up long-awaited cryptocurrency legislation next week, marking a potentially pivotal moment for the digital asset industry in the United States.

The 2026 World Cup will feature three separate opening ceremonies, with each of the three host nations — Mexico, United States, and Canada — hosting its own star-studded celebration.

Laura Fernandez was sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president, pledging to combat rising crime and maintain strong ties with the United States.