Trump Frustrated by Iran, Seizes Uranium from Venezuela
Frustrated by stalled efforts to secure enriched uranium from Iran, Donald Trump has succeeded in removing a stockpile from Venezuela, according to the US Department of Energy.
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U.S.-Led Warship Deployment to Middle East Amid Geopolitical Tensions
A U.S.-led military buildup in the Middle East is intensifying as the U.S., UK, and Japan weigh responses to Iranian aggression, according to multiple sources.
Putin says war ‘coming to an end’ amid ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that the war in Ukraine 'is coming to an end,' according to a report by Fox News.
Australia’s One Nation Wins First Federal Seat
Australia's One Nation party has won its first-ever lower-house seat, a historic result in a by-election in New South Wales. According to the BBC, the party’s candidate, David Farley, secured a majority with 57% of the two-candidate preferred vote.
New Hungary PM Vows to ‘Serve’ Not Rule
Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, has pledged to 'serve' rather than 'rule' the country, according to BBC. Magyar's Tisza party won a landslide victory, ending 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule.
Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39 as death toll rises
Lebanon's health ministry reported that Israeli strikes have killed 39 people in the last week, with more than 120 killed overall since March 2025, according to BBC and AOL.com.
Putin Denounces NATO at Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade
Vladimir Putin used his annual Victory Day speech in Moscow's Red Square to justify his war in Ukraine and denounce NATO, according to BBC.
Péter Magyar sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister ending 16-year Orbán era
Péter Magyar has been sworn in as Hungary’s prime minister, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule, according to The Guardian.
Bahrain rounds up dozens over alleged links to Iran’s IRGC
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry announced Saturday that it has arrested 41 people accused of being linked to a group associated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to a statement from the ministry.
Niger suspends nine French media bodies: Watchdog slams ‘abusive’ decision
Niger's military government has suspended nine French media organizations, a move condemned by Reporters Without Borders as 'abusive.' According to a statement, the decision was 'immediate' and applies to various platforms.
‘On level of atomic bomb’: Iran highlights Hormuz importance amid US talks
Iranian officials say control over the Strait of Hormuz is as significant as an atomic bomb, according to state-linked media. The United States is awaiting Tehran’s response to texts for an agreement.
Israel to release two Gaza flotilla activists
Israel plans to release two Gaza flotilla activists held in detention, according to Al Jazeera.
Hungary’s New PM to Be Sworn in During ‘Regime Change’ Party
Hungary's new prime minister, Péter Magyar, is set to be sworn in following a landslide victory for his Tisza party, ending 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule, according to the BBC.
‘Watching us is like watching a cousin’: the online creators reshaping Africa’s news ecosphere
Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa gained 100,000 followers in three days after a viral TikTok video about South African peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to The Guardian.
Israeli Attacks Across Lebanon Kill 19 Despite Ceasefire
Israeli attacks across Lebanon have killed at least 19 people despite a United States-brokered ceasefire, now in its third week, according to Al Jazeera.