Iran Seizes Tanker in Hormuz as US Condemns “Blatant Violation”
IRGC seizes Marshall Islands tanker Talara in Strait of Hormuz. US CENTCOM condemns "blatant violation" as vessel held off Iran's coast.
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US, German Forces Coordinate Gaza Aid at Israel Center
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 Warns Citizens to Avoid Travel to Japan Amid “Major Risks”
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 Ford Strike Group Enters Caribbean with B-52 in Show of Force
USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group enters Caribbean with destroyers and B-52 bomber, signaling potential operations against Venezuela under SOUTHCOM.
US Launches “Operation Southern Spear” to Target “Narco-Terrorists”
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced "Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR," a new SOUTHCOM task force to "remove narco-terrorists" from the Western Hemisphere.
Trump Presses Saudi Arabia for Israel Normalization After Gaza War
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.
Trump Signs Bill, Ending 43-Day Shutdown—Longest in US History
President Trump has signed a bill ending the 43-day government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. The deal funds the government through Jan. 30.
Hezbollah Leader Refuses to Disarm, Defies US-Israel Demands
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 Halts US Intelligence Sharing Over Caribbean Strikes
Colombia suspends intelligence sharing with US over Caribbean strikes that killed 75+. President Petro demands halt to "extrajudicial killings" as relations collapse.
Thailand Halts Cambodia Peace Deal After Landmine Injures 4 Soldiers
Thailand suspends Cambodia peace deal after confirming PMN-2 landmine injured 4 soldiers. Minefield was newly laid after barbed wire cut, violating October accord.