US says any additional mine laying by Iran will be treated as ceasefire violation

'Our commanders have clear rules of engagement. If Iran is putting mines in the water or otherwise threatening American commercial shipping or American forces, we will shoot to destroy, no hesitation,' says Pete Hegseth

US says any additional mine laying by Iran will be treated as ceasefire violation

Italian minister rejects proposal to replace Iran at 2026 World Cup, calls idea ‘shameful’

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EXPLAINER - Recruitment crisis pushes US Army to raise enlistment age

New regulation waives minor drug offense, targets older professionals as youth interest in military service plummets24 April 2026

US sanctions Cambodian senator over scam network targeting Americans

Network operated scam centers that targeted victims, including through digital asset investment schemes, says Office of Foreign Assets Control24 April 2026

Multiple tornadoes rip through US state of Oklahoma

Severe storms hit Enid area as officials report people trapped under debris24 April 2026

Venezuela’s acting president announces end of Amnesty Law

Rights groups criticize exclusions of military and high-profile political prisoners while NGOs say that hundreds of political detainees are still in Venezuelan jails24 April 2026

US military commanders warn of strain on weapons stockpiles amid Middle East operations: Report

Pentagon shifting long-range munitions from Asia-Pacific to Middle East, say congressional officials24 April 2026

US special forces soldier arrested for betting on, winning $400,000 on Maduro raid he helped plan

Gannon Ken Van Dyke placed $33,000 bet on US mission to capture Venezuela's then-president24 April 2026

Watchdog launches audit into Justice Department's compliance with Epstein files release

Inspector General to evaluate department’s handling of millions of investigative documents following missed transparency deadlines23 April 2026

Lebanon president says US-hosted talks aim to extend ceasefire with Israel

Washington set to host second round of ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon later Thursday23 April 2026

Lebanese, Israeli envoys to meet at White House, Trump to greet: Official

'The ambassador-level talks between Israel and Lebanon will now take place at the White House. President Trump will greet the representatives upon their arrival,' official tells Anadolu23 April 2026

Trump eases regulations on state-licensed medical marijuana

'These actions will enable more targeted, rigorous research into marijuana's safety and efficacy,' says Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche23 April 2026

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Peru’s electoral board rejects demand to annul vote as runoff race tightens

US treasury announces new sanctions targeting Iran-linked cryptocurrency networks

Trump sending Witkoff, Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iranian foreign minister: Report

US Treasury chief says dollar swap talks with Gulf, Asian allies ‘routine’

EU avoids commenting on US–Spain dispute over NATO amid reports of possible Washington measures

US Justice Department moves to reinstate, expand federal death penalty