Putin Envoy Lands for Quiet U.S. Talks
Kirill Dmitriev is reportedly in Washington meeting Trump administration officials as Ukraine talks and sanctions relief on Russian oil sit on the same crowded desk.
Nicaragua Turns Up The Pressure
A new report says Nicaragua has stripped legal status from at least 18 Christian groups, seized property in some cases, and targeted clergy and nonprofits with growing force.
Husband Released After Wife Vanishes at Sea
Brian Hooker was released without charges as investigators continue to examine how his wife disappeared during a Bahamas boating trip.
Starmer Hits Pause on Chagos Deal
Britain has paused its Chagos Islands handover plan after pressure from Washington, leaving the Diego Garcia base and the wider deal in limbo.
Court Vacates Hernández Drug Conviction
A federal appeals court said the case against former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández is moot after a Trump pardon. The ruling sends the matter back to district court for dismissal.
History Lesson Backfires on Green Candidate
A Green Party candidate's ancestor claim about Lagos ran into community notes, a messy colonial record, and the usual modern taste for moral theater.
Vance Heads to Iran Talks
JD Vance is set to lead the U.S. side in talks tied to Iran’s nuclear program, with Washington warning that pressure is still on the table if the deal goes sideways.
Trump Warns Iran After Hormuz Tensions
Iran is accused of pressuring tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump says that violates the deal. The White House says the lane is still open, but shipping data and market nerves tell a messier story.
Dmitriev’s Washington Visit
Kirill Dmitriev’s reported trip to Washington puts Russia’s backchannel diplomacy back in the spotlight. The talks reportedly touch Ukraine, sanctions relief, and the never-ending promise of “economic cooperation,” which is politician-speak for everybody wants something.
Trump Raises Stakes Against Iran
Pete Hegseth said the next round of U.S. strikes on Iran would be the largest yet, while Trump warned of even harsher action if Tehran did not meet U.S. demands. The White House used a rescue mission and a fast-moving deadline to sell the message.