US investigating strike on Iranian wedding that analysis suggests was direct hit by US munition

Argentine President Javier Milei announced sweeping measures Thursday to halt an offshore oil project near the Falkland Islands, escalating his country's long-standing dispute with Britain. Milei cited recent comments from US President Donald Trump suggesting Washington might reconsider its neutral stance on the islands' sovereignty.

US investigates deadly strike on Iranian wedding as experts link blast to American munition

An explosion tore through a wedding in southern Iran on Tuesday; weapons experts who analyzed images and video concluded the damage pointed to a direct hit by a US munition. The US is investigating the incident. Iranian state television said a 22-year-old woman died in hospital, bringing the total death toll to five, with nearly 70 wounded.

Argentine President Javier Milei said winds of change favour his country's claim to the Falkland Islands, pointing to signals that the United States may reconsider its long-standing neutrality on the dispute. Milei announced stricter sanctions on companies involved in oil projects near the islands, citing a UN resolution against unilateral action in disputed territories.

An explosion struck a wedding in southern Iran on Tuesday, likely from a direct US munition hit, weapons experts concluded from verified images and video. US Vice President JD Vance said the United States was investigating. Iranian state television reported a 22-year-old woman died in hospital, bringing the death toll to five.

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, grandson of former Cuban president Raúl Castro, along with Banco Exterior de Cuba and five state entities in Cuba's nickel, energy and petroleum sectors. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the designations block assets under U.S. jurisdiction and restrict the sanctioned parties' access to the American financial system.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is relocating its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The move places the country among a small group of nations that have taken this step, which departs from international consensus. The United States relocated its embassy to Jerusalem in 2018.

Democratic Republic of the Congo to move embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is relocating its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. The move places the country among a small group of nations that have taken this step, which departs from international consensus. The United States relocated its embassy to Jerusalem in 2018.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said it had decided to release five Lebanese civilians following interrogations that found no connections to terrorism. The United States said it was facilitating daily dialogue between Lebanon and Israel.

President Trump responded to reports of depleting ammunition supplies by calling media outlets reporting the claims "treasonous scum" and insisting the US has "virtually unlimited amounts" of mid to high grade munitions. Trump said the US is producing munitions at unprecedented levels and accused the Biden administration of giving more ammunition to Ukraine than the US has used in its war with Iran.

U.S. sanctions Castro grandson and Cuban state enterprises

The U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Fidel Ernesto Castro Calis, grandson of former Cuban president Raúl Castro, along with Banco Exterior de Cuba and five state entities in Cuba's nickel, energy and petroleum sectors. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the designations block assets under U.S. jurisdiction and restrict the sanctioned parties' access to the American financial system.

Trump defends US munitions stockpile, attacks media over Iran war coverage

President Trump responded to reports of depleting ammunition supplies by calling media outlets reporting the claims "treasonous scum" and insisting the US has "virtually unlimited amounts" of mid to high grade munitions. Trump said the US is producing munitions at unprecedented levels and accused the Biden administration of giving more ammunition to Ukraine than the US has used in its war with Iran.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he would seek reimbursement from European nations for weapons and military equipment sent to Ukraine. He also signaled a possible end to arms sales to allied countries.

Iran struck US military installations in Kuwait, escalating a conflict six months old. President Donald Trump responded by threatening additional attacks and saying the US military had destroyed a mine-laying rocket.