Trump threatened new strikes on Iran and the seizure of Kharg Island as U.S.-Iran fighting widened across Gulf states and the Gulf of Oman. Iran said the latest U.S. attacks made the ceasefire “practically meaningless,” while mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan continued.
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India lodged a “strong protest” with the United States after three Indian sailors were killed in a U.S. strike on the Palau-flagged M/T Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. U.S. forces also disabled two other tankers this week as part of a naval blockade linked to Iran.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Asia and the western Pacific. Officials urged coastal residents in several Philippine provinces to evacuate to higher ground or move inland.
The Pentagon has released over 160 files on unidentified anomalous phenomena, including reports from Apollo missions and recent military sightings. The documents, spanning decades, are now publicly accessible on a dedicated government website.
Last week, 41 migrants tragically died in a shipwreck in the Mediterranean Sea. The boat had departed from Sfax, Tunisia, carrying 45 people, including three children. This tragedy is yet another reminder of the dangers of the Mediterranean Sea, which has become a major route for migrants seeking to reach Europe, and highlights the need for more action to ensure the safety of those attempting the dangerous journey.
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders met at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the debt ceiling and the potential for a default. Negotiations between the White House and House GOP aides are building on "direct and productive" discussions from the week prior. If the debt ceiling is not raised, the government will be unable to borrow more money and will default on its debt, potentially leading to a recession.