Putin Ally Funded Trump Wedding Expenses, Reports Suggest
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Bettina Trump, revealed that Umar Kremlev, a Russian oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin, paid for portions of their…
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NATO forces shot down a drone that entered Lithuania’s airspace
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus early on September 15, 2026, according to the Lithuanian National Crisis Management Centre.
Costco Raises Motor Oil Prices and Implements Strict Purchase Limits
Costco has sharply raised the price of its Kirkland Signature full-synthetic motor oil to $57.99 per 10-quart case and restricted purchases to two units per member weekly, joining…
Gaza Death Toll Reaches 1,344 Following Ceasefire Breakdown
Israeli military strikes and operations across the Gaza Strip have killed 1,344 Palestinians and injured 4,464 others since the ceasefire that took effect on October 10, 2025…
Texas Landowners Sue to Stop Trump Border Wall in Big Bend Region
A coalition of landowners, ranchers, business owners, and a nonprofit organization filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S.
Iran and Gulf Talks in Oman Postponed Amid Rising Security Risks
A high-stakes regional meeting scheduled in Oman between Iran and Gulf Arab states was postponed on Monday amid rising security risks, maritime attacks in the Strait of Hormuz…
US Air Force Colonel Survives 50-Hour Manhunt After Being Shot Down in Iran
An American Air Force colonel survived a high-speed ejection, severe injuries, and a 50-hour enemy manhunt behind Iranian lines after his F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down on April…
Turkish and Somali Forces Free MV Latuf Cargo Ship, 14 Pirates Killed
Turkish and Somali military forces have successfully freed the Cameroon-flagged cargo ship MV Latuf after a ten-day rescue operation that left 14 pirates dead off the coast of…
Ukraine Wipes Out Russia’s Net Territorial Gains Since March in Counteroffensive
Ukrainian forces regained the battlefield initiative across several sectors in early 2026, virtually wiping out Russia’s net territorial gains since March, according to…
Canada PM Mark Carney Welcomes Trump Trade Deal Signal
Weeks after bilateral trade negotiations collapsed in dramatic fashion, public signals from Washington and Ottawa point toward a potential diplomatic off-ramp.
Spanish Naval Officer Removed After Tinder Romance Sparks NATO Spy Probe
A senior Spanish naval officer’s romance with a British-Polish dual national met on Tinder triggered NATO security investigations at a British maritime base.
Serbia PM Đuro Macut Blocked From Flying Over Bosnia and Herzegovina
Serbian Prime Minister Đuro Macut was blocked from flying over Bosnia and Herzegovina while attempting to travel to Banja Luka to attend the observance of the Day of Serbian…