US Army Col. Marante coordinates Gaza aid with German forces at Israel's Civil-Military Coordination Center. No US troops entering Gaza, US Central Command confirms.
China's Foreign Ministry has warned its citizens to avoid travel to Japan, citing a "deteriorating security environment" and "major risks" from tensions over Taiwan.
USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group enters Caribbean with destroyers and B-52 bomber, signaling potential operations against Venezuela under SOUTHCOM.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced "Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR," a new SOUTHCOM task force to "remove narco-terrorists" from the Western Hemisphere.
President Trump told Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a phone call last month that he "expects progress" on normalization with Israel now that the Gaza war is over.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem refuses to disarm, calling US-Israeli demands a "pretext for aggression" and insisting weapons are "the secret to its strength."
Colombia suspends intelligence sharing with US over Caribbean strikes that killed 75+. President Petro demands halt to "extrajudicial killings" as relations collapse.
Thailand suspends Cambodia peace deal after confirming PMN-2 landmine injured 4 soldiers. Minefield was newly laid after barbed wire cut, violating October accord.