Italy's Meloni Demands Hormuz Strait Reopening — Offers Naval Support
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni calls for unrestricted reopening of Hormuz Strait at Greece forum, offers naval support while warning Iran cann…
May 17, 2026
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Qantas Flight Diverts to Tahiti After Passenger Bites Attendant
A Melbourne to Dallas Qantas flight made an emergency landing in Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant during disrupt…
May 17, 2026
Venezuela Remains Unchanged Despite Trump Pressure on Maduro Regime
Venezuelans report little change in daily life despite Trump administration's increased pressure on Nicolás Maduro's socialist government…
May 17, 2026
California Man Arrested for Trafficking 292 Wild Turtles to Taiwan
Donald Do faces five years in prison for allegedly obtaining federal permits under false claims to export protected loggerhead musk turtl…
May 16, 2026
Britain's Military Shortfalls Exposed as UK Avoids Iran Combat Role
Defense reports reveal UK military capacity concerns as Prime Minister Starmer refuses to join US Operation Epic Fury against Iran, drawi…
May 16, 2026
Cassidy Trails in Louisiana GOP Primary as Trump Backs Letlow
Sen. Bill Cassidy faces tough reelection fight Saturday after Trump endorsed Julia Letlow over his 2021 impeachment vote. Emerson poll sh…
May 16, 2026
Nebraska Auditor Reports 'Explosion' of Fraud Tips — GPS Catches State Workers at Liquor Stores
Nebraska State Auditor Mike Foley says fraud complaints are surging as GPS tracking reveals state employees using taxpayer-funded vehicle…
May 16, 2026
Fetterman Angers Democrats with Pro-Trump Fox News Appearances
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) draws fire from fellow Democrats for defending Trump on Fox News, marking a sharp turn from his populist camp…
May 16, 2026
Bishop Barron: 'Marginalization of God' Is 'True Threat to Democracy'
Bishop Robert Barron will address religious marginalization as democracy's biggest threat at Trump's Rededicate 250 prayer event Sunday o…
May 16, 2026
Louisiana's Cassidy Faces Trump-Backed Primary Challenge After Impeachment Vote
Sen. Bill Cassidy, one of seven GOP senators who voted to convict Trump after Jan. 6, faces Trump-endorsed Julia Letlow in Louisiana's Sa…
May 16, 2026