Iran and Oman reached preliminary understanding on coordinates for a Strait of Hormuz shipping route, but Tehran maintains the waterway will stay restricted until the U.S. changes its policies.

Taiwan's military deployed M1A2T Abrams tanks to Taoyuan International Airport for the first time during Han Kuang 42 exercises, preparing to defend critical infrastructure against potential Chinese airborne assault.

The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during testimony on COVID-19 response.

Senate Republicans pushed through dozens of Trump nominees including Attorney General Todd Blanche in a 50-49 vote, just hours before departing for a five-week recess.

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.