Britain’s King Charles III is applauded by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance (left) and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson. An American flag is draped in the background.
Britain’s King Charles III is applauded by U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance (left) and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson. An American flag is draped in the background.

King Charles III Delivers Pointed Message in Address to U.S. Congress

The British monarch praised multilateral institutions, warned against climate change, and championed diversity.

Pakistani Army chief Syed Asim Munir (right) meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. They sit on black chairs angled toward each other, with their countries’ respective flags behind them. Miniature versions of their countries’ flags are also on a side table between them.
Pakistani Army chief Syed Asim Munir (right) meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. They sit on black chairs angled toward each other, with their countries’ respective flags behind them. Miniature versions of their countries’ flags are also on a side table between them.

Iran Offers to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

But only if the United States postpones nuclear talks and lifts its own naval blockade.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez waves his right hand while holding his suit jacket closed with his left.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez waves his right hand while holding his suit jacket closed with his left.

U.S. Floats Punishing NATO Members for Refusing to Join Iran War

An internal Pentagon email suggests suspending Spain from the alliance and reviewing Britain’s claim to the Falkland Islands.

The remains of a home under construction is destroyed by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon.
The remains of a home under construction is destroyed by the Israeli army in southern Lebanon.

Lebanon Seeks to Extend Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire

But Hezbollah’s opposition to talks and continued Israeli strikes make progress difficult to come by.

The Slovnaft refinery is seen in Bratislava, Slovakia.
The Slovnaft refinery is seen in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Hungary Drops Veto on Massive EU Loan to Ukraine

Reopening the Druzhba pipeline was the final hurdle stopping Budapest from ending its opposition.

Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet appears live on a screen while speaking during an informal dialogue at the United Nations.
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet appears live on a screen while speaking during an informal dialogue at the United Nations.

Who Will Next Lead the United Nations?

Four candidates hope to reshape the U.N.’s future amid global fragmentation and anti-multilateral sentiment.

U.S. forces operating in the Arabian Sea (seen in the foreground) enforce naval blockade measures against an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel (seen in the background).
U.S. forces operating in the Arabian Sea (seen in the foreground) enforce naval blockade measures against an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel (seen in the background).

How Likely Are U.S.-Iran Peace Talks in Islamabad?

The U.S. seizure of an Iranian ship threatens to upend the planned negotiations.

Gen. Dan Caine, U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks at a podium while looking at a map of the Strait of Hormuz.
Gen. Dan Caine, U.S. chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks at a podium while looking at a map of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Is ‘Completely Open’

But it’s unclear whether the strategic waterway is really open without conditions.

Pope Leo XIV holds a white dove in one hand while waving with the other.
Pope Leo XIV holds a white dove in one hand while waving with the other.

Pope Leo Blasts ‘Tyrants’ in Thinly Veiled Critique of Trump

The White House has lashed out at the Vatican’s latest sermons on war and peace.

Peter Magyar, the leader of Hungary’s Tisza party, speaks in front of a podium with two microphones. The Hungarian and European Union flags stand behind him.
Peter Magyar, the leader of Hungary’s Tisza party, speaks in front of a podium with two microphones. The Hungarian and European Union flags stand behind him.

Magyar’s Big Plans for Budapest

Hungary’s incoming leader aims to tackle corruption, the previous administration’s influence, and dependence on Russia.

U.S., Israeli, and Lebanese negotiators stand in a line to pose for a photo ahead of U.S.-mediated talks in Washington.
U.S., Israeli, and Lebanese negotiators stand in a line to pose for a photo ahead of U.S.-mediated talks in Washington.

Israel, Lebanon Hold Rare U.S.-Mediated Peace Talks on Hezbollah

But without the Iranian proxy group’s involvement, implementing a cease-fire will be difficult.

A ship is seen off the coast of Sharjah, an Emirati port city.
A ship is seen off the coast of Sharjah, an Emirati port city.

U.S. Military Imposes Blockade on Iranian Ports in Strait of Hormuz

But without international backing, the blockade risks upending Washington’s already fragile cease-fire with Tehran.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force Two.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force Two.

U.S.-Iran Peace Talks May Collapse Before They Even Begin

Tehran is demanding new conditions for dialogue, as Israel continues its strikes on Lebanon.

NATO chief Mark Rutte speaks in front of a podium bearing the seal of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. An American flag is positioned beside him.
NATO chief Mark Rutte speaks in front of a podium bearing the seal of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. An American flag is positioned beside him.

Rutte Defends NATO’s Iran War Response Amid Trump’s Ire

The NATO chief spoke the day after a tense White House meeting with the U.S. president.

A firefighter walks through destroyed cars as a building burns in Beirut.
A firefighter walks through destroyed cars as a building burns in Beirut.

Cease-Fire Confusion Over Lebanon

Disagreements over what was agreed to threaten to unravel the U.S.-Iran cease-fire deal.

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