Donald Trump says Cuba faces severe humanitarian problems and hints at U.S. involvement, calling it a “friendly takeover” or otherwise, as Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly engages with Cuban contacts

Leaders from 41 countries, including Greece, gather in Paris to discuss nuclear energy’s role in carbon-free power, innovation, and financing, with a focus on European independence and industrial competitiveness

Tehran says it will halt Middle East oil exports if U.S. and Israeli attacks continue, while Donald Trump warns Washington would intensify strikes if tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is blocked

Players who refused to sing Iran’s national anthem during the Asian Cup sought asylum fearing persecution, prompting Australia to grant humanitarian visas and place them under protection

The Netherlands and France are sending warships to protect Cyprus and secure maritime routes as the conflict in the Middle East threatens regional shipping lanes

French President Macron, speaking during a trilateral meeting on Cyprus with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and host Nikos Christodoulides, referred to another mission based on Operation Aspides

Beijing accuses Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai of harboring “evil designs” during his trip to Japan, calling it a move toward separatist provocations despite his claim the visit was private

Greek and French leaders emphasize defense and unity, calling for de-escalation in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cyprus remains committed to peace while Europe stands ready to safeguard its citizens and regional stability

Authorities in Belgium say a pre-dawn explosion damaged a synagogue in Liege without causing injuries, prompting a federal investigation and increased security at Jewish sites

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed close cooperation with the United States amid questions over the “special relationship,” stressing that the two countries collaborate daily while decisions remain guided by Britain’s national interests.

An Iranian ballistic missile entering Turkish airspace was intercepted by NATO defenses in the eastern Mediterranean, according to Turkey’s Defense Ministry, marking the second such incident in a week. Debris fell in southeastern Turkey with no reported casualties

Police say a homemade device capable of causing serious injury was thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion, prompting arrests and a joint investigation with federal authorities

Cold Response 2026 involves 25,000 troops from 14 nations, highlighting civilian support in Arctic defense exercises amid U.S.-Denmark tensions over Greenland

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides criticized Turkey’s deployment of six F-16 jets and air defense systems to the occupied areas, reaffirming that Ankara remains an occupying power regardless of military actions

U.S. and Chinese officials aim to maintain stability in ties during Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to China, though limited preparation and unresolved trade disputes may constrain the outcomes

Eurozone finance ministers meet in Brussels to assess the impact of soaring oil and gas prices following Middle East tensions, as concerns grow over inflation, economic stability, and Europe’s energy resilience

Turkey has announced the deployment of six F-16 fighter jets and air defense systems in the occupied northern part of Cyprus, citing regional developments, a move that raises tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean and pressures both Cyprus and Greece

French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to Cyprus to show solidarity after a drone strike near RAF Akrotiri, meeting Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis as France reinforces its defensive presence in the East Med

Iranian media and clerics say the body responsible for selecting Iran’s top authority has chosen a successor after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, though the decision has yet to be formally announced.

Trump rules out talks as U.S. and Israeli strikes intensify, Iran's president retracts his apology to Gulf neighbors, a blast hits the U.S. embassy in Oslo, and Tehran's clerical body moves closer to naming a new supreme leader.