Iran plans to set conditions for reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, its security chief announced Thursday. Mohsen Rezaei told Lebanon's Al Manar TV that Tehran is drafting a list of requirements for mediators, including a halt to regional conflicts. The move signals Iran's intent to leverage the vital waterway in ongoing diplomatic discussions Aug 28, 2026 · Simon Blake
Japan's Defense Ministry warns AI-powered influence campaigns pose growing regional threat Aug 28, 2026 · Robert Ashton
Trump-era tariffs hit states unevenly, with California bearing the largest share Aug 28, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo
Republican efforts to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci have effectively stalled, according to a new report. The House of Representatives previously voted to hold the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in contempt. This move was part of a broader partisan push by GOP lawmakers to scrutinize his role during the pandemic. However, momentum for the legal action has since faded significantly Aug 28, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo
Crisis on USS Abraham Lincoln Exposes US Military Readiness Shortfalls Aug 28, 2026 · Catherine Wells
