April 3, 2026 Cuba releases 2,000 prisoners amid Trump pressure, energy crisis Cuba's government releases over 2,000 prisoners citing good behavior and health conditions as U.S. sanctions worsen the island's economic crisis.
April 2, 2026 Buying a home just got more expensive as the Iran war drives up mortgage rates Mortgage rates hit a six-month high of 6.38% as the Iran conflict stokes inflation fears, pushing homeownership further out of reach for many Americans.
March 31, 2026 King Charles to visit US in landmark trip marking America's 250th birthday King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the U.S. next month, marking his first state visit as king and the 250th anniversary of independence.
March 27, 2026 Trump touts progress in Iran talks and success in Venezuela, says 'Cuba is next' President says "Cuba is next" after Iran negotiations, success in Venezuela and talks renaming the Strait of Hormuz the "Strait of Trump" at a Miami Beach summit.
March 26, 2026 Trump says Iranian protesters being ‘shot by snipers,’ voices support for people under regime President tells "The Five" the Iranian regime uses snipers to suppress protests, drawing a distinction between Iran's leadership and its people amid Operation Epic Fury.
March 26, 2026 Trump pauses Iran energy plant strikes for 10 days as talks ‘going very well’ President paused planned Iran energy plant strikes for 10 days, citing ongoing talks and setting a new April 6 deadline as Operation Epic Fury continues.
March 24, 2026 Trump touts ‘significant’ Iran ‘present’ linked to Strait of Hormuz as deal talks heat up President Donald Trump said Iran gave the U.S. a 'significant' oil and gas gift tied to the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran is ready to make a deal on nuclear weapons.
March 24, 2026 NATO scrambles jets as Russia fires nearly 400 drones toward Ukraine, signaling new spring offensive Russia launched nearly 400 drones and missiles at Ukraine, prompting Poland and Romania to scramble NATO fighter jets as strikes neared their airspace.
March 22, 2026 UK nuclear submarine deployed to Arabian Sea before Iran targets key US-UK base: reports Iranian FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned Britain against supporting U.S. military action, calling its decision to allow U.S. forces to use its bases "participation in aggression."
March 21, 2026 Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on power plants Trump warns Iran it has 48 hours to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz or the U.S. will strike and obliterate its power plants, starting with the largest.