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US attempting to seize sanctioned oil tanker in Atlantic: US media

US attempting to seize sanctioned oil tanker in Atlantic: US media

Officials say the operation is being carried out by the Coast Guard and US military

Asia
Afghan trade resilient in 2025 as Iran, Central Asia routes offset Pakistan closures

Afghan trade resilient in 2025 as Iran, Central Asia routes offset Pakistan closures

Traders rerouted cargo via Iran and Central Asia, easing delays and political risks

Europe
Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland

Trump weighs military option to acquire Greenland

White House said Trump views acquiring Greenland as a security priority, alarming NATO allies

Middle East
Nine dead in clashes between Syria govt, Kurdish forces in Aleppo

Nine dead in clashes between Syria govt, Kurdish forces in Aleppo

Violence in Aleppo killed civilians and renewed tensions between Damascus and Kurdish authorities

North America
New Venezuela leader says 'no foreign power' running country

New Venezuela leader says 'no foreign power' running country

Tensions rose as Trump demanded Venezuelan oil and Rodriguez vowed the country would not surrender