US intelligence agencies believe China is developing an entirely new generation of nuclear weapons and has conducted at least one secret explosive test, marking a significant shift in Beijing's military strategy.
Thousands of Cuban security personnel are departing Caracas after nearly two decades in Venezuela, as Washington intensifies pressure to dismantle one of Latin America's oldest left-wing alliances. The US has also blocked oil shipments from Venezuela to Cuba.
Student protests have erupted in Tehran, with demonstrators chanting slogans against Supreme Leader Khamenei. Students from major universities took to the streets, confronting security forces and Basij militia, amidst ongoing disputes over casualty figures and escalating US-Iran tensions.
Hamas declares it will only accept international forces in Gaza if they do not interfere in internal affairs, directly opposing President Trump's 20-point peace plan to disarm and remove Hamas from governance. Around 20,000 international soldiers are preparing to deploy in Rafah.
Zachariah Abraham Meyers, an 18-year-old Pennsylvania high school senior, has been indicted on over 300 felony charges. He is accused of operating an online scam and sextortion network targeting 21 minors via TikTok and Snapchat.
A Circle K store manager in Scottsdale, Arizona, is being sued after allegedly purchasing a $12.8 million jackpot-winning lottery ticket from his own store, aware of its value. Circle K has asked the court to determine ownership in this unprecedented dispute.
