Iran and Oman agreed on a framework for new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, while Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a defense pact in Mecca.

Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper identifies China's expanding Pacific military reach and Taiwan Strait tensions as the defining security challenge for Tokyo.

A Senate panel voted 8-5 to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a COVID-19 hearing.

The U.S. Senate approved historic sanctions targeting Russia's war machine with an 86-11 vote, advancing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act to the House.

Tehran and Muscat finalize coordinates for commercial shipping corridor through critical oil transit chokepoint amid regional tensions.

President Lai participates in emergency evacuation drill during 10-day Han Kuang exercises designed to test readiness for potential invasion.

Customs officials process massive refunds after high court struck down president's use of emergency powers to impose trade duties.

Republican-controlled committee advances contempt resolution after Fauci repeatedly invoked Fifth Amendment during hearing on pandemic response.

Tehran and Muscat have agreed on shipping route coordinates and are finalizing terms for jointly managing the strategic waterway, including commercial vessel passage fees.

The 10-day Han Kuang 2026 exercises simulate severed internet access and disrupted Pacific supply lines as Taiwan prepares for potential Chinese invasion scenarios.

With the September 30 deadline approaching, Congress faces mounting pressure to pass a funding bill and avoid the third shutdown since last fall.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary despite over 0 million in opposition spending from pro-Israel groups.