Washington Signals Hardline Stance on Hormuz Access Amid Delicate Iran Negotiations.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning that the Strait of Hormuz must remain accessible to international shipping, describing current restrictions as illegal. This comes as the U.S. conducted 'defensive strikes' on Iranian targets despite an ongoing ceasefire and active diplomatic talks in Qatar.
Venezuelan Inmates Lead Dramatic Rooftop Protest Against Alleged Prison Brutality.
Hundreds of inmates at the Barinas detention center in Venezuela have occupied the prison roof, protesting systemic abuse, torture, and alleged guard-led violence while demanding the removal of the prison director.
Gaza Faces Risk of Permanent Division as Peace Roadmap Stalls.
UN envoy Nickolay Mladenov warns that Gaza risks becoming permanently divided under the current status quo, as the US-backed ceasefire roadmap remains stalled due to Hamas' refusal to disarm and ongoing Israeli military presence.













