US strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. struck Iran on Friday in response to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. It’s the most significant test yet to an interim understanding reached a week ago by the two countries to begin working to end their months-long war and reopen the pivotal waterway.

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in ‘first step’ toward peace, Rubio says

Drone video shows search of collapsed buildings after Venezuela quakes

Drone video shows search through rubble of collapsed buildings in La Guaira after Venezuela quakes

Billionaire Leon Black defends $158M paid to Epstein: 'I knew Jekyll. I didn't know Hyde'

WASHINGTON (AP) – Billionaire investor Leon Black said Friday that Jeffrey Epstein deceived him during a yearslong relationship in which he paid the disgraced financier $158 million, but insisted he committed no criminal wrongdoing as he appeared before the House Oversight Committee.

Top Asia Pacific Breaking News: Latest Updates

BENGALURU, India (AP) – The late arrival of India’s monsoon season and below-average rainfall have caused problems ranging from planting delays for farmers to water restrictions for construction sites in its largest business hub, Mumbai. Water shortages have been reported around the country due to the late start of the rainy season.

Disagreements between Supreme Court justices bubble into public view

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court is handing down major opinions at a rapid clip, but even with some of the biggest decisions yet to come there are signs of tension between the justices.  One highly unusual exchange for the restrained and traditional atmosphere came Thursday.

South Korean court sentences ex-first lady Kim to 7 years

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – The wife of ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to seven years in prison Friday after a court convicted her of accepting luxury gifts from businesspeople and others seeking political and business favors.

News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs - June 26

News Minute Video – View an update of the major world stories and events in 60 Seconds. From Trump’s latest actions to the wars in Iran and Lebanon. From Russia to the Ukraine War and everything in between. Updated daily.

How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes

Two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes shook Venezuela Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings, killing hundreds and leaving thousands more missing across the northern part of the country. Many more are feared dead.