• Asia / Middle East / North America
• May 10
Iran demands end to blockade, sanctions relief in response to U.S. offer.
Global Affairs
Latest in Global Affairs
• Asia / North America
• May 11
Bipartisan lawmakers urge action on detained Americans and religious leaders.
• Asia / North America
• May 11
Leaders meet amid tensions over tariffs, Taiwan, and global conflicts.
• Africa / North America
• May 10
One soldier found after cliff fall during African Lion exercises; rescue efforts ongoing.
Diplomacy
• Asia / Middle East / North America
• May 10
Iran demands end to blockade, sanctions relief in response to U.S. offer.
• Asia / North America
• May 11
Bipartisan lawmakers urge action on detained Americans and religious leaders.
• Asia / North America
• May 11
Leaders meet amid tensions over tariffs, Taiwan, and global conflicts.
Conflict
• Asia
• May 11
Government hails rare 'pigeon blood' gem as potential record-breaker
• Middle East
• May 11
Israeli settlers in the West Bank demand reburial of a Palestinian man's remains.
• Europe
• May 9
Both sides report attacks amid three-day pause in fighting.
Security
• Africa / North America
• May 10
One soldier found after cliff fall during African Lion exercises; rescue efforts ongoing.
• Middle East / North America
• May 10
Ambassador Waltz says Iran’s actions in international waters must be condemned.
• Asia / Europe / Middle East
• May 9
Warship to join UK-French initiative to protect shipping once hostilities cease.
Geopolitics
• Middle East / North America
• May 8
Tensions rise as Iran asserts control over Hormuz, U.S. enforces blockade
• Asia / Middle East / North America
• May 10
Tensions rise as Iran war disrupts global energy supplies and markets react.
• Middle East
• May 10
Tensions rise as Tehran warns of retaliation amid stalled peace talks.
• Middle East / North America
• May 8
Oil prices surge as ceasefire remains fragile amid renewed hostilities.
Sanctions
• Middle East / North America
• May 8
Sanctions target deputy minister accused of diverting oil to Iran-backed militias.
• Asia / Europe / Middle East / North America
• May 9
New penalties target entities accused of supplying weapons and satellite imagery.
• Middle East / North America
• May 9
U.S. blockade and conflict strain Iran’s oil sector and inflation surges to 100% on some goods.
• Middle East / North America
• May 9
Satellite imagery reveals suspected spill as economic pressure mounts.
Terrorism
• Europe / North America / South America
• May 6
Trump administration outlines plan to dismantle networks, citing rising threats from multiple groups.
• North America / South America
• May 9
Military action part of broader counter-narcotics campaign; survivor rescued.
• Europe / Middle East / North America
• May 6
Islamist and far-left rhetoric blamed for rise in attacks on Jewish communities
• North America / South America
• May 5
Latest military action part of ongoing anti-narcoterrorism campaign
International Relations
• Europe / Middle East / North America
• May 8
European leaders question U.S. commitment as alliance faces uncertainty.
