Magyar’s Putin Claim Sparks Balkan Blowback
Hungary’s new leader is already clashing with Serbia after accusing Vladimir Putin of guiding Balkan politics, and Aleksandar Vučić did not take it well.
Trump Warns Iran Over Oil Chokehold
Reports of tanker tolls in the Strait of Hormuz have sparked a new round of warnings from Washington, as officials argue over whether the waterway is open or only open in the way government statements are often “open.”
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.