The Trump administration is shifting strategy to rely on financial sanctions and economic pressure to end its war with Iran, betting that the country’s struggling economy will force its leadership to negotiate.

Turkey’s parliament approved legislation granting conditional pardons to thousands of Kurdish militants contingent on the PKK’s full disarmament, advancing a peace initiative with the insurgent group.

Australia’s PM Albanese faces criticism over comments about melons gifted by Japanese counterpart Takaichi, with a former Japanese envoy calling the remarks sexist and insulting to Japan-Australia relations.

A year after deployment began, thousands of National Guard members patrol Washington D.C. streets as part of an anti-crime operation extended through 2029, drawing concerns from legal experts and former military officials.

Los Angeles Unified School District is implementing screen time restrictions starting this week, banning screens for 1st grade and under, with phased limits for older students throughout the year.

Alabama voters head to the polls for a second primary election following redistricting that redrew four congressional districts, sparking concerns about voter confusion and potential low turnout amid the compressed timeline.

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels attacked Yemen’s government-controlled port city of Mokha on Tuesday, threatening shipping lanes and potentially reigniting the country’s civil war after a four-year pause.

Lake Mead, the largest U.S. reservoir, has reached its lowest water level in approximately 90 years, reflecting an ongoing crisis affecting millions across the Colorado River Basin.

Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale was ejected by umpire Dan Merzel before the start of Sunday’s game against the Yankees, following a controversial balk call the previous day.