Samir Haddad
Shipping in Strait of Hormuz at a standstill despite US-Iran ceasefire
Commercial traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed after the breakdown of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, resulting in a significant surge in oil prices.
Chevron considers Iraqi pipeline
Chevron is negotiating agreements with the Iraqi government to invest in major oil fields and explore a pipeline project to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump administration imposes four-year limit on international student visas
New DHS regulations impose a four-year limit on student visas and shorter stays for international media, shifting extension authority to the federal government.
Protesters rally across Ukraine against Zelenskyy dismissing defense chief
Citizens and military officials rallied in cities across Ukraine to oppose the removal of Mykhailo Fedorov from his post as defense minister. The dismissal followed reported friction between the former minister and military leadership regarding Ukraine's defense strategy.
US imposes fixed duration limits on foreign student and journalist visas
New Department of Homeland Security regulations impose strict time limits on F-1, J-1, and I-class visas to increase federal oversight of non-immigrant visitors.
FIFA investigates Argentina’s political banner display at World Cup
FIFA is reviewing match reports after Argentina players displayed a banner referencing the Falkland Islands following their World Cup semifinal victory. The governing body prohibits political messages in stadiums, leading to potential disciplinary action against the team.
UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
The British government is calling for a FIFA probe into Argentina after players held a 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas' banner following their World Cup semifinal victory.
US expands airstrikes into northern Iran and disables merchant ship
American forces intensified their campaign by hitting targets near Tehran and disabling an oil tanker, while Iran retaliated with strikes on neighboring countries.
1 Dead, 3 Missing After Pontoon-Style Boat Sinks Near Alcatraz Island
Emergency crews are utilizing thermal imaging and divers to locate three missing passengers after a cabin cruiser sank in the San Francisco Bay. Seventeen people were rescued from the water following the incident.
Trump demands ICE continue vehicle stops despite pause after fatal shootings
President Trump is mandating that federal agents continue conducting immigration-related traffic stops, overriding calls to suspend the practice following several recent fatal encounters.
British couple Pete and Fran Gillam confirmed dead in Spanish wildfires
The death toll from the wildfires in Spain’s Almeria province has risen to 13, including British couple Pete and Fran Gillam who resided in Bédar.
Darline Graham sworn in to finish late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate term
Darline Graham was sworn in to the U.S. Senate following the death of her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham. She will serve until her term ends in January 2027.
Ann Widdecombe death investigated as targeted attack by counterterror police
Former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe was killed in a targeted attack. Counter-terrorism police are now leading the investigation.
New York imposes first statewide moratorium on large data centers
Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order pausing permits for large-scale data centers to evaluate their impact on New York’s resources. The move aims to establish new regulatory frameworks while addressing rising utility costs.
Houthis launch missile and drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha airport
Hostilities have spiked in Yemen after the government disabled the Sanaa airport runway, prompting a retaliatory Houthi strike on Saudi infrastructure.
Iran hits two UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz as US carries out third night of strikes
Hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified following attacks on two tankers and the US military's strikes on coastal defense and missile sites. The conflict has caused global oil prices to rise as the US declares a blockade on Iranian ports and proposes a security toll.
Hungary parliament passes law to oust president in Magyar's power shake-up
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has secured a parliamentary supermajority to remove President Tamás Sulyok and implement a broad institutional purge.
US military launches new strikes on Iran and reinstates Strait blockade
President Trump has announced a naval blockade of Iranian ports and a 20% toll on cargo in the Strait of Hormuz amid intensifying military operations and combat. These measures mark a departure from previous U.S. policy regarding free transit in the region.
Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heat wave, data shows
Data from the EuroMOMO network confirms 10,650 excess deaths across 27 countries during the final week of June, a spike linked to record-breaking heat.
US resumes blockade of Iranian ports and takes control of Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military is set to blockade Iranian ports following increased hostilities and a proposed cargo fee for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.