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Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum - Strait of Hormuz must fully open or US threatens 'obliterate' strikes on Iranian power plants

President Donald Trump warned the United States will 'obliterate' Iranian power plants if Iran does not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, setting a fast-moving deadline as strikes continue in the region.

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10 million - Cubans affected by national power cuts after grid collapse.

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The United States doesn't even pretend to be within international law — Carl Bildt

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Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum - Strait of Hormuz must fully open or US threatens 'obliterate' strikes on Iranian power plants

The US and Iran are trading escalating threats around the Strait of Hormuz, with Trump issuing a 48-hour ultimatum aimed at Iranian power infrastructure and Iran signaling continued resistance and access conditions for shipping.

Iranian missiles hit near Israel's main nuclear research center - dozens injured in Arad and Dimona

Missile activity is intensifying around Israel, including strikes near Israel's main nuclear research center and follow-on damage and mass casualty events reported by Israeli services.

Iran brings Europe into range with missiles fired at Diego Garcia - attack reported

Iran is expanding the battlefield beyond the region with attacks claimed around the UK-US base at Diego Garcia, prompting questions about long-range capability and whether targets were hit or missed.

US and UK base attack raises alarms - officials flag gaps in European air defenses

The US and allies are reacting diplomatically while weighing air defense posture and escalation risk as the crisis stretches toward Europe.

Israeli firefighters battle vehicles ablaze after missile attack from Lebanon

The war’s regional spillover includes Lebanon front-line violence where missile strikes spark fires and emergency responses.

Iran social media strategy pivots to information war amid US-Israel attack - cyber experts warn of influence campaign

The hostage-and-retaliation cycle is also playing out in the cyber and information domain as Iran shifts strategy to influence operations amid strikes.

WHO says strike on Sudan hospital kills at least 64 - facility taken out of service

Sudan is facing lethal strikes on health infrastructure, with WHO reporting deaths and facility disruption.

Hawaii flooding - 'leave now' orders as worst flooding in over 20 years threatens dam

Hawaii is in a major climate disaster response mode with evacuations and dam-failure fears as flooding worsens across islands.

Cuba's power grid collapses leaving island without electricity for third time this month

Cuba continues to suffer nationwide power outages with repeated grid collapses, pushing the island deeper into energy crisis conditions.

New Hampshire wedding venue floor collapse leaves six injured - investigation underway

A major US domestic public safety story involves a building collapse at a New Hampshire wedding venue, with injuries and an ongoing investigation.

Attacks on Middle East energy sites deepen threat to US economy - analysts warn

The Middle East conflict is directly hitting oil and fuel markets, with warnings about energy price effects on consumers and supply chains.

Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to airports - 'security like no one has ever seen before'

US airport travel and security is breaking down amid a DHS funding standoff, with TSA staffing shortages and political escalation to ICE involvement.

Musk offers to pay TSA salaries as Trump floats ICE at airports

Elon Musk is inserting himself into the TSA crisis by offering to cover workers’ salaries during the DHS shutdown.

Federal Judge strikes down Pentagon press credential rule - administration says it will appeal

Pentagon press access fights are escalating in court, with federal rulings affecting how and whether reporters can access defense facilities.

Supreme Court takes up Trump-backed challenge to late mail-in ballots

US election administration is under pressure as Supreme Court and federal courts weigh late mail-in ballot deadlines and election rules.

Italians vote in high-stakes justice referendum - Meloni faces pivotal test

Europe political tests are underway with Italy’s justice referendum shaping the fate of Meloni's judiciary overhaul.

Slovenia election will test Europe’s political mood - tight race for liberals vs populists

Slovenia’s election is positioned as a key barometer for Europe’s political mood amid a tight contest between liberals and right-wing populists.

Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year

Taiwan and US military cooperation remains a flashpoint as deliveries of delayed F-16s are expected to restart this year.

Six dead in Qatar military helicopter crash after 'technical malfunction'

A major aviation crash in Qatar kills six after a 'technical malfunction' is cited by authorities.

Meteor reported over Houston - rock crashes through woman’s roof

A serious domestic criminal case involves a suspected meteorite impact claim in the Houston area with officials investigating blasts and damage reports.

IAEA responds to nuclear facility damage fears after Iranian missile strike

The ongoing war environment is intersecting with US and global nuclear risk management, including IAEA tracking and damage concerns.

AI-generated ads are trickling into political campaigns - worries over confusion and mislead voters

Technology and policy are clashing as AI and misinformation concerns grow in political campaigns.

Ukraine-Russia war latest - four killed in Russian drone attacks as thousands left without power

Russia-Ukraine drone and power attack headlines show continued kinetic conflict impacts on civilian infrastructure.