Travel warning expanded for Nigeria, embassy staff allowed to leave

The United States has expanded a travel warning for Nigeria. The embassy in Abuja, the African nation’s capital, is also allowing non-emergency government employees and their families to leave. 

Cuba’s president cautions US against targeting island or trying to remove him

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel comments come amid rising tensions between the two countries as Díaz-Canel has blamed the U.S. for a hostile stance, while keeping the door open for diplomacy.

Deadly antisemitic attacks reach 30-year high in 2025, report finds

A new report from Tel Aviv University found that 2025 was the deadliest year for antisemitic violence in more than three decades.

Trump warns 'quick and brutal' end for Iranian ships at blockade

President Donald Trump threatened to destroy any Iranian naval ship that come close tot he U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, promising "quick and brutal" end.

Iran war latest: Trump says, "I'm fine" with Iran not returning to negotiating table

As the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran enters its 44th day on Sunday, Central Command said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would begin Monday morning.

9-year-old found locked in van since 2024

Police who responded to “sounds of a child" coming from a van found a 9-year-old boy locked inside since 2024, “lying in a fetal position, naked, covered by a blanket on top of a mound of trash."

Iran war latest: No deal in Iran peace talks, Vance returning to US

Two U.S. war ships transited the Strait of Hormuz Saturday ahead of their mine-clearing operation as ceasefire talks were underway with Vice President JD Vance in Pakistan.

Death toll surpasses 3,000, Iranian official says

Iranian medical official puts the death toll of the war at over 3,000 people. President Donald Trump appeared skeptical about the durability of the ceasefire, referencing Iran's continued hold on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Pastor charged with manslaughter in baptism drowning

A pastor has been charged with manslaughter after a man drowned to death during a baptism ceremony, according to officials.

Deadliest day of Israeli strikes leads to negotiations "as soon as possible"

A tentative ceasefire in the war with Iran began to unravel as Israel continued intense bombing in Beirut and Iran maintains a hold on the Strait of Hormuz.