The USS Gerald R. Ford has suspended its mission in the Middle East. After nine months at sea, a fire and critical plumbing failures have forced the carrier to retreat to Souda Bay for repairs.

EU President Ursula von der Leyen warns that the Iran-US conflict is destabilizing global trade. From Australia, she condemned attacks on civilian ships and urged a return to the 2026 peace path.

A regional jet from Montreal collided with a fire truck on a LaGuardia runway, killing pilots Antoine Forest and Mackenzie Gunther. Miraculously, a flight attendant survived being ejected.

Iran’s deployment of cluster warheads is reshaping the 2026 conflict. By dispersing submunitions mid-air, these missiles bypass traditional interceptors, creating a new humanitarian and economic crisis.

Iran’s shift to cluster warheads is pushing the Iron Dome to its limits. By releasing dozens of bomblets mid-air, these missiles bypass traditional defense shields, causing rising urban casualties.