ARLINGTON, Va. — A ceremonial visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday was overshadowed by a notable protocol error when the United Kingdom's Union Jack was carried upside down by a U.S. service member during the solemn wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Anthony Will
May 01, 2026
BURLEIGH HEADS, Australia — Queensland Police declared a crime scene and seized items from a luxury beachfront apartment owned by prominent weight-loss surgeon Dr. Vahid Reza Adib on Thursday, thrusting the long-term partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk into the spotlight of an active investigation.
Anthony Will
May 01, 2026
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump unleashed a fiery accusation on Truth Social Wednesday, claiming that former FBI Director James Comey used "86" — a mob term for "kill him" — in a veiled threat against him, interpreting the phrase "86 47" as a coded call to assassinate the sitting or former president.
Anthony Will
Apr 30, 2026
DUBAI — The Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint, continued operating under severe restrictions on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with daily transits hovering at just 5-8% of normal levels as the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports and Iranian countermeasures keep commercial shipping at a near-standstill more than two months into the regional conflict.
Anthony Will
Apr 30, 2026
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump sharply criticized Iran on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, posting on Truth Social that the country "can't get their act together" and warning Tehran to "get smart soon" on signing a non-nuclear deal, as tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global oil markets and shipping routes.
Anthony Will
Apr 30, 2026
DUBAI — The Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments, continued operating under severe restrictions on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with maritime traffic at just 5% of normal levels as the ongoing Iran conflict and U.S.-led blockade limited commercial transits to a handful of vessels daily.
Tony Jackson
Apr 30, 2026
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department will issue a limited number of commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump's portrait on the inside cover as part of nationwide celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary of independence this summer.
Anthony Will
Apr 29, 2026
LONDON — Kate Middleton is reportedly deeply concerned about Prince William's mental health as rumors swirl about a potential reconciliation with Prince Harry, according to multiple sources close to the royal family. The Princess of Wales is said to be "worried sick" that any return of the Sussexes to royal duties could reopen old wounds and place additional strain on her husband during an already challenging period.
Anthony Will
Apr 29, 2026
PHOENIX — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking Arizona's full, unredacted voter registration database, delivering another significant legal defeat to the Justice Department's nationwide effort to obtain detailed voter information from states ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Anthony Will
Apr 29, 2026
WASHINGTON — A simple handshake between King Charles III and U.S. President Donald Trump has exploded into a viral sensation, with social media users declaring the British monarch the clear winner in what many are calling a subtle but unmistakable power struggle during their formal meeting at the White House.
Anthony Will
Apr 29, 2026
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport is operating on a limited basis today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with Terminals 4 and 5 handling restricted commercial flights as part of a carefully managed phased reopening following nearly two months of closure due to regional conflict and security concerns.
Joe Green
Apr 29, 2026
On 18 April, Australia finalised its acquisition of 11 Mogami-class frigates from Japan in a $10 billion deal which Defence Minister Richard Marles called fundamental for the Royal Australian Navy.
Dr. Matthew Pajares-Yngson, Filipino Dominican diplomat and a Caribbean Asean Council envoy.
Apr 29, 2026
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it will leave both OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance effective May 1, delivering a major blow to the oil producers' group and its de facto leader Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing Iran conflict that has severely disrupted Gulf energy exports.
Anthony Will
Apr 29, 2026
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is operating on a limited basis today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with Terminals 4 and 5 handling restricted commercial flights following a phased reopening after nearly two months of closure due to regional conflict and security concerns stemming from the Iran crisis.
Anthony Will
Apr 28, 2026
MELBOURNE — Victorian motorists will receive up to $186 back on their car registration fees as the state government rolls out a 20 per cent rebate in its latest cost-of-living relief measure, announced as part of the 2026-27 state budget to ease pressure from rising fuel prices and broader economic strains.
Anthony Will
Apr 28, 2026
WASHINGTON — King Charles III delivered a rare address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, calling for renewed "reconciliation and renewal" in the transatlantic alliance as the United States and Britain navigate sharp differences over the ongoing conflict in Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Anthony Will
Apr 28, 2026
DUBAI — A $500 million Russian superyacht linked to sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, successfully transited the heavily restricted Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, becoming one of the few private vessels to navigate the critical waterway amid an ongoing U.S.-Iran blockade that has crippled global oil shipping.
Tony Jackson
Apr 28, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump escalated his push for sweeping election reforms Monday night, declaring U.S. elections "rigged, stolen, and a laughingstock all over the world" in a Truth Social post that urged Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act.
Anthony Will
Apr 28, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump formally welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the White House on Monday, April 27, 2026, in a ceremonial arrival at the South Portico that blended traditional pomp with the distinctive personal style of the Trump administration.
Anthony Will
Apr 28, 2026
CAIRO — Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping in exchange for the United States lifting its naval blockade and agreeing to a permanent end to the ongoing conflict, two regional officials with knowledge of the diplomatic offer said Monday, marking a potential breakthrough in one of the most dangerous maritime standoffs in recent memory.
Tony Jackson
Apr 28, 2026
CAIRO — Iran has proposed ending its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the United States lifting its naval blockade and agreeing to a permanent end to the ongoing war, two regional officials with knowledge of the offer said Monday, as Tehran's foreign minister visited Moscow amid stalled peace efforts.
Tony Jackson
Apr 28, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration launched a major refund program Monday for businesses that paid more than $166 billion in tariffs ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, opening an online portal that allows importers and customs brokers to begin claiming reimbursements plus interest.
Anthony Will
Apr 27, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration escalated its immigration enforcement Monday with a series of aggressive executive actions aimed at tightening citizenship rules, challenging aspects of birthright citizenship, expanding denaturalization efforts and cracking down on perceived abuses in the legal immigration system.
Anthony Will
Apr 27, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump publicly praised White House Correspondents' Association President Weijia Jiang for her composure and quick thinking during the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, calling her response "outstanding" and "very professional" in the chaotic moments after gunfire erupted outside the ballroom.
Anthony Will
Apr 27, 2026
LOS ANGELES — A 2017 ABC7 Eyewitness News interview featuring Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old Torrance man accused of charging a security checkpoint and firing shots outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner, has resurfaced, showing the suspect as a promising Caltech engineering student presenting an innovative wheelchair safety device.
Anthony Will
Apr 27, 2026
WASHINGTON — Erika Kirk, widow of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk and CEO of Turning Point USA, was captured in raw video footage sobbing and repeatedly saying "I just want to go home" as she was escorted from the White House Correspondents' Dinner following a chaotic shooting incident at the Washington Hilton on April 25.
Anthony Will
Apr 27, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump revealed in a candid "60 Minutes" interview that he partially slowed his own Secret Service protection during the chaotic moments after gunshots erupted at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25, saying he hesitated because "I wanted to see what was going on" as agents tried to rush him and other top officials to safety.
Anthony Will
Apr 27, 2026
WASHINGTON — Among the three documented assassination attempts on President Donald Trump since 2024, the July 13, 2024, shooting at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, stands as by far the most dangerous, with a gunman firing multiple shots that grazed the president's ear, killed one spectator and injured two others in a stark security failure that came within inches of changing American history.
Anthony Will
Apr 26, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has now survived three documented assassination attempts since entering the political arena as a candidate in 2024, each underscoring deep national divisions and raising persistent questions about political violence, Secret Service protocols and the safety of America's leaders.
Anthony Will
Apr 26, 2026
WASHINGTON — Cole Tomas Allen, the 31-year-old California teacher identified as the suspect in Saturday night's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, has emerged as a central figure in the latest apparent assassination attempt on President Donald Trump. Authorities describe him as a lone actor who allegedly bypassed security at the Washington Hilton and opened fire near the main ballroom.
Anthony Will
Apr 26, 2026
