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France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission

France, UK to lead multinational Hormuz mission

France and Britain said Friday they will lead a multinational mission ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while emphasising the force would be entirely defensive -- and only deployed once a peace in the region was agreed. "I can confirm that, along with France, the UK will

Republican efforts to impeach Walz, Ellison fail in Minnesota

(The Center Square) – Republican efforts to impeach lead Democrats in Minnesota ran aground this week following a partisan deadlock in committee. The House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee split along party lines, preventing the resolutions from advancing and effectively halting a push to investigate Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives set April 21, 2026, as the date to hear from and question top Pentagon officials Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, and Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, head of U.S. Africa Command, about the war in Iran.

Myanmar ex-president freed from post-coup detention, Suu Kyi's sentence cut

Myanmar ex-president freed from post-coup detention, Suu Kyi's sentence cut

Myanmar's former president Win Myint, detained since a 2021 military coup, was freed on Friday under a mass amnesty which, according to a source close to pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, also reduced her sentence. Win Myint and Suu Kyi, the 80-year-old Nobel Peace

British PM says 'furious' after fresh revelations over sacked US envoy

British PM says 'furious' after fresh revelations over sacked US envoy

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday he was "furious" after it emerged his sacked US ambassador Peter Mandelson was appointed despite failing security vetting, as the scandal again threatens his hold on power. The beleaguered British leader, who has been dogged for months by the controversy, claimed

Venezuela, IMF, World Bank restore relations, paving way for investment

Venezuela, IMF, World Bank restore relations, paving way for investment

The IMF and World Bank said Thursday they are restoring relations with Venezuela, further legitimizing the interim government and opening new doors to financial support. Within hours the Venezuelan government confirmed it too would recognize the relationship that has been frozen since 2019. "Guided by the views of International

Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail

Australian soldier accused of war crimes in Afghanistan granted bail

An Australian court granted bail on Friday to former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, charged with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan following a sweeping war crimes probe. The towering soldier became a household name across Australia when he was awarded the Victoria Cross in 2011, a medal reserved for only