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King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived in the United States for a four-day state visit marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The trip includes an address to Congress, a White House state dinner and a New York wreath-laying, unfolding against UK-US strains over Iran and after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
Global military spending rose to a record $2.88 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year of increase, according to SIPRI. Europe and Asia saw sharp spending hikes, while US spending fell by 7.5% due to a halt in new Ukraine aid. Analysts warn of an arms race and trade-offs with social spending.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as diplomatic efforts to end the US-Iran war face setbacks after President Trump canceled a planned envoy visit to Islamabad. Iran has sent a new proposal via Pakistani mediators to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but nuclear negotiations remain a sticking point.
A gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., on April 25, 2026, targeting a Secret Service agent before being subdued. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the suspect likely aimed at Trump administration officials, possibly including President Trump. The suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, is in custody and faces federal charges.
Reports confirm Israel sent Iron Dome batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates during the recent conflict with Iran, marking the first operational use of the system outside Israel or the US. The deployment highlights deepening Israel-UAE military cooperation, though the relationship remains politically sensitive in the Gulf.
A shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has raised questions about security protocols. The suspect, reportedly armed with a shotgun and other weapons, managed to get within a floor of the ballroom before being apprehended. President Donald Trump praised first responders, and the incident has prompted concern among lawmakers and journalists.
Iran's foreign minister has ruled out direct negotiations with the US as American envoys did not travel to Pakistan as expected. The ceasefire in the Iran war remains in place but a lasting peace deal stays elusive, with diplomatic efforts ongoing through Omani mediation.
The White House announced that President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad. The visit comes amid deadlocked negotiations and a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with US Vice President JD Vance on standby to join if needed.
President Javier Milei attended Congress to support Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni, who denied any wrongdoing during a session focused on alleged illicit enrichment. Adorni faces scrutiny over undeclared properties and spending, while the government extends asset declaration deadlines.
Multiple reports indicate that the United States has expended significant portions of its missile inventories during its war with Iran, including Patriot and THAAD interceptors, Tomahawk cruise missiles, and Precision Strike Missiles. The depletion has raised concerns about readiness against other adversaries like China, with estimates suggesting it could take years to replenish stockpiles.
The UK has restated its position that sovereignty over the Falkland Islands rests with Britain, following reports of a leaked Pentagon email suggesting the US could review its support for the UK's claim. Argentina has called for renewed negotiations, while the US State Department has reiterated its neutrality in the long-standing dispute.
A US Army Special Forces master sergeant involved in the operation that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been charged with using classified information to win more than $400,000 on the Polymarket prediction platform. The case marks the first time the Justice Department has brought insider trading charges involving a prediction market, raising broader concerns about transparency and national security.
US President Donald Trump announced a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire following a White House meeting with ambassadors from both countries. The extension comes amid ongoing negotiations aimed at a permanent peace agreement, with Hezbollah's disarmament and the restoration of Lebanese state authority emerging as central issues.
Meta is cutting about 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, while Microsoft is offering voluntary buyouts to roughly 8,750 US employees. Both moves come as the companies pour billions into AI infrastructure, and more than 92,000 tech workers have lost jobs so far in 2026.
US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks after a White House meeting with envoys. The initial 10-day truce, which began on April 17, was loosely observed amid continued exchanges of fire. The extension comes as broader US-Iran peace efforts remain stalled.
The US Department of Defense reported boarding a sanctioned tanker in the Indo-Pacific area, as President Trump's naval blockade on Iranian ports continues. Reports detail Iran's tightening grip on the Strait of Hormuz, sanctions evasion by tankers, and the US response.
US President Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons in the conflict with Iran, saying such weapons 'should never be allowed to be used by anybody.' He emphasized his desire for a lasting peace deal and expressed confidence in the US military's conventional superiority, while calling for guarantees that Iran will never acquire nuclear arms.
In the latest developments from the Middle East, the US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports following failed talks over Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been announced, with Israel set to maintain a security zone in southern Lebanon.
Israeli officials, including Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir, have declared readiness to resume military operations against Iran, contingent on US approval. The statements follow failed US-Iran talks and a fragile ceasefire, with reports of potential new attacks as early as next week.
US Navy Secretary John Phelan has been removed from his post 'effective immediately', the Pentagon announced on Wednesday. No official reason was given, but anonymous sources cited slow shipbuilding reforms and internal disputes. Navy Undersecretary Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary.