Politics Strait of Hormuz skirmishes raise stakes for Project Freedom
A new round of maritime exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz has put a fragile ceasefire at risk and drawn in regional…
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News UAE attack underscores risks as U.S. seeks to reopen Strait of Hormuz
UAE authorities say Iran launched missiles and a drone that hit an oil facility as U.S. forces moved to escort ships through…
Politics GOP push to redraw Tennessee map targets Memphis and the 9th District
Governor Bill Lee has summoned lawmakers to a special session to revisit Tennessee’s congressional map after a key Supreme Court decision, triggering…
News Tuapse faces environmental crisis after drone strikes on oil infrastructure
A sequence of drone strikes on oil facilities has left Tuapse coated in oil and smoke, forcing evacuations, volunteer cleanups and warnings…
Politics US launches Project Freedom to escort vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz
President Trump unveiled Project Freedom to steer trapped commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a move that Tehran says would break…
News Hantavirus deaths reported on MV Hondius cruise ship
WHO and South Africa's Department of Health are managing an outbreak after three passengers died and others fell ill aboard the MV…
Politics U.S. secretary of state to travel to Rome amid tensions between Trump and Pope Leo
Marco Rubio will travel to Rome and the Vatican on May 7-8 in a bid to stabilize relations after public clashes between…
News Russian archaeologist released in five-for-five swap amid dispute over Crimean excavations
A Russian museum archaeologist detained in Poland was included in a multinational prisoner exchange, ending extradition efforts and reopening debate over heritage…
Politics How Tsinghua alumni can strengthen Hong Kong’s contribution to national development
Beijing's liaison office is asking Tsinghua graduates to play a bigger role in Hong Kong's development by bringing together patriotism, pragmatism and…
Politics Nawrocki names constitutional council amid political debate
Poland's president has established a council to propose a new constitution while responses from political leaders remain mixed
News Two-alarm blaze guts USF Marine Science Laboratory; no injuries reported
A heavy evening blaze at the USF Marine Science Laboratory sent smoke across Tampa Bay and prompted a large fire response; officials…
News Tracking Iran’s oil routes: data firms expose tanker spoofing in the Strait of Hormuz
Data sleuths and naval patrols race to follow phantom ships that may be masking millions of barrels of Iranian oil
Politics Fujian’s Xintian village and William Lai’s ancestry in Beijing’s cross-strait outreach
A quiet Fujian village linked to William Lai has been repurposed by Beijing as a venue for promoting closer cross-strait ties using…
Politics Emergency appeal seeks to restore telehealth access to mifepristone
On 02/05/2026 a federal appeals court restricted telehealth and mail distribution of mifepristone nationwide, prompting an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court…
Climate change Heavy rains in northeast Brazil kill six and displace thousands
Heavy downpours in Pernambuco and Paraiba have left communities shaken as officials declare maximum alert and deploy support
Politics Pentagon orders withdrawal of roughly 5,000 US troops from Germany amid tensions
The Pentagon said it will cut roughly 5,000 troops from Germany after a force posture review, triggering criticism from allies and lawmakers…