US Navy Rejects Iranian Claims of Missile Strike on Warship Near Jask Island

The US Navy has firmly denied claims by Iranian state media that two missiles struck one of its warships near Jask Island, escalating tensions in an already volatile region. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that no American vessels have been hit, directly contradicting a report from Iran’s Fars News Agency. The Iranian outlet alleged that […]
RCMP Investigates Alberta Separatist Group Over Alleged Misuse of 2.9 Million Voter Records

Alberta’s RCMP has launched an investigation into the Centurion Project, a pro-independence organization that built a publicly searchable voter database allegedly drawn from the province’s protected list of electors — exposing the personal information of nearly three million Albertans and triggering a court injunction, a parallel Elections Alberta probe, and calls for accountability from Premier […]
Milei Allegedly Bankrolled a Trump-Linked Disinformation Network Targeting Mexico and Colombia

Diario Red América Latina and the Hondurasgate investigative portal published audio recordings that allege Argentine President Javier Milei contributed $350,000 to fund a regional disinformation campaign targeting left-wing governments in Mexico, Colombia, and Honduras. The recordings, dated January 30, 2026, capture conversations between former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández and current Honduran President Nasry Asfura […]
China Tells Teapot Refineries to Ignore US Sanctions Against Buying Iranian Oil

China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a formal blocking order Saturday prohibiting domestic entities from complying with US sanctions targeting five Chinese oil refineries accused of purchasing Iranian crude — the first time Beijing has invoked its blocking statute against Washington, escalating from diplomatic protest to active legal countermeasure. The order covers Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery, […]
Three Dead on Atlantic Cruise Ship in Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak, WHO Says

Three passengers aboard a cruise ship sailing the Atlantic Ocean have died and three others are being treated after a suspected hantavirus outbreak, the World Health Organization confirmed Sunday, with two symptomatic crew members still on board and authorities blocking the vessel from docking. The Dutch-flagged MV Hondius, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, left Ushuaia, Argentina […]
Foreclosure Filings Hit Six-Year High as Insurance and Tax Costs Squeeze US Homeowners
Foreclosure filings across the United States climbed to a six-year high in the first quarter of 2026, with a 26% year-over-year surge driven by mounting insurance premiums, rising property taxes, and elevated mortgage rates, according to the Wall Street Journal. Property data firm ATTOM’s Q1 2026 Foreclosure Market Report recorded 118,727 properties with foreclosure filings […]
Tanker Struck as Project Freedom Launches; Iran Warns US Mission Violates Ceasefire

A commercial vessel came under attack by small watercraft in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday as the United States launched Project Freedom, a military-backed navigation initiative aimed at guiding stranded ships out of the blocked waterway — and Iran warned the operation breaches the fragile ceasefire in place since April 8. The UK Maritime […]
US Launches ‘Project Freedom’ to Escort Stranded Ships from Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has unveiled ‘Project Freedom,’ a U.S.-led operation to escort neutral commercial vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, with the initiative set to begin Monday morning, Middle East time. The move, framed as a humanitarian gesture, targets ships caught in the crossfire of ongoing tensions with Iran, many of which are running […]
LNG Canada Exports Hit 1 Million Tons in April, Marking Major Milestone for West Coast Facility

LNG Canada, the country’s first major liquefied natural gas export facility, shipped a record 1 million metric tons in April, marking a significant ramp-up for the West Coast plant with direct access to Asia, the world’s largest LNG market. All of the April volumes found buyers in Asia, with over half destined for South Korea. […]
US Treasury Warns of AI-Driven Cyber Threats to Bank Accounts

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has raised the alarm on escalating cybersecurity risks, warning that artificial intelligence could be weaponized to hack into bank accounts across the US financial system. Speaking on Fox News’ Sunday Morning Futures, Bessent emphasized that both financial and technology companies are actively bolstering their defenses against these emerging threats. The urgency […]