Paraguay faces intense pressure from China to sever ties with Taiwan, testing its long-standing diplomatic allegiance amidst economic temptations.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appears to have lost patience with President Trump's approach to the Iran conflict, signaling a potential shift in policy.
Iran's threat to charge a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global shipping and energy markets.
Russia's Victory Day parade will omit tanks and heavy armor, signaling the war in Ukraine's significant toll on military assets.
US gasoline prices hit $4.23 per gallon as Middle East conflicts disrupt oil supplies, impacting consumers and businesses.
An Indian tycoon has offered a new home to Colombia's growing population of Pablo Escobar's hippos, averting potential culling.
A Japanese supertanker carrying two million barrels of crude oil passed through the Strait of Hormuz after receiving authorization from Iran.
UAE's exit from OPEC signals a significant shift, weakening the cartel's influence and potentially increasing oil market volatility.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces Congress for the first time since the Iran war began, amid scrutiny over costs, munitions, and recent Pentagon leadership changes.
US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran's oil exports, targeting shadow banking and Chinese purchases.