New IOC policy bans transgender women from Olympics
A new policy announced by the International Olympic Committee bans transgender women athletes from the Olympics. NBC News Dana Griffin explains the new rule.
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Judge says he won’t dismiss Nicolás Maduro’s case over legal fees dispute
The judge presiding over the case of ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro said he would not approve the defense's motion to dismiss the case. NBC News’ Misty Marris and Sam Brock detail the indictment and explain why the Maduro team made this request.
'Tehran toll booth' forces some tankers to pay millions to leave Strait of Hormuz
Iran is forcing oil tankers to take a new route in the Strait of Hormuz, with some ships charged millions of dollars to transit “the Tehran tollbooth.”
Iran's 'Tehran toll booth' forces some tankers to pay millions to leave Strait of Hormuz
Iran is forcing oil tankers to take a new route in the Strait of Hormuz, with some ships charged millions of dollars to transit “the Tehran tollbooth.”
Iran's 'Tehran toll' booth forces some tankers to pay millions to leave Strait of Hormuz
Iran is forcing oil tankers to take a new route in the Strait of Hormuz, with some ships charged millions of dollars to transit “the Tehran toll booth.”
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Iran’s 'Tehran toll' booth forces some tankers to pay millions to leave Strait of Hormuz
Iran is forcing oil tankers to take a new route in the Strait of Hormuz, with some ships charged millions of dollars to transit “the Tehran toll booth.”
Judge rejects request to dismiss drug trafficking charges against Nicolás Maduro and his wife
The ousted Venezuelan leader and his wife Cilia Flores have moved to dismiss the case, arguing that the U.S. government has improperly restricted them from funding their defense.
Nicolás Maduro and his wife back in federal court for first time since arraignment
The ousted Venezuelan leader and his wife Cilia Flores have moved to dismiss the case, arguing that the U.S. government has improperly restricted them from funding their defense.
Nasdaq moves into correction territory as Iran war weighs on markets
U.S. stocks and bonds sold off and oil prices continued rising Thursday , as optimism faded about possible U.S.-Iran peace talks or a ceasefire.
Stocks tumble and oil jumps after Trump says energy prices could climb higher
U.S. stocks and bonds sold off and oil prices continued rising Thursday , as optimism faded about possible U.S.-Iran peace talks or a ceasefire.
Stocks fall as oil prices surge again amid doubts over potential U.S.-Iran talks
U.S. stocks and bonds sold off and oil prices continued rising Thursday morning, as optimism faded about possible U.S.-Iran peace talks or a ceasefire.
Bus falls into river while boarding ferry in Bangladesh, leaving 24 dead
At least 24 people died after a passenger bus carrying around 40 passengers plunged into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in Bangladesh, officials said.
Tensions flare during Iran briefing on Capitol Hill over lack of clarity on Trump's strategy
Much of the frustration during the briefing for the House Armed Services Committee focused on the prospect of sending U.S. ground troops to Iran, sources said.
Tensions flare during Iran briefing on Capitol Hill
Much of the frustration during the briefing for the House Armed Services Committee focused on the prospect of sending U.S. ground troops to Iran, sources said.
Republicans launch new party-line bill for ICE, Iran war funding and election laws
Sen. Lindsey Graham, with Trump's backing, will craft another Republican reconciliation bill for ICE, military spending on the Iran war and the SAVE America Act.
Why Trump’s eyes are on Iran’s Kharg Island — and why that's a risk
The U.S. could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island, an offshore terminal which 90% of its crude oil exports pass.
Trump might be eyeing Iran's Kharg Island. Here's why that's a risk.
The U.S. could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island, an offshore terminal which 90% of its crude oil exports pass.
Why Trump may be eyeing Iran's Kharg Island — and why that's a risk
The U.S. could try to seize Iran's Kharg Island, an offshore terminal which 90% of its crude oil exports pass.
U.N. experts demand Israel release prominent Gaza doctor after reports of 'severe torture'
United Nations experts are calling for Israel to immediately release Dr.
Stocks rally, oil prices fall amid talk of Iran ceasefire
U.S. stocks rose Wednesday and global oil prices fell, as traders and investors were buffeted by constant headlines about the war in Iran.
Stocks rally, oil prices fall after U.S. sends Iran a peace plan
U.S. stocks rose Wednesday and global oil prices fell, as traders and investors were buffeted by constant headlines about the war in Iran.
Stocks rally, oil prices fall on reports U.S. sent Iran a peace plan
U.S. stocks rose Wednesday and global oil prices fell, as traders and investors were buffeted by constant headlines about the war in Iran.
Fire burns on top of a residential building in Iraq after an attack
A fire ball was seen exploding from a building in Erbil, Iraq, moments after a reported attack in the city. Erbil Governor Omed Koshnaw confirmed that a residential building was damaged in the attack.
Inside Trump's daily video montage briefing about the Iran war
WASHINGTON — Each day since the start of the war in Iran, U.S. military officials compile a video update for President Donald Trump that shows video of the biggest, most successful strikes on Iranian targets over the previous 48 hours, three current U.S. officials and a former U.S. official said
Trump's daily Iran video briefing fuels concerns he's not getting a full picture of the war
WASHINGTON — Each day since the start of the war in Iran, U.S. military officials compile a video update for President Donald Trump that shows video of the biggest, most successful strikes on Iranian targets over the previous 48 hours, three current U.S. officials and a former U.S. official said
Trump's daily Iran video briefing fuels concerns he's not getting a full picture on the war
WASHINGTON — Each day since the start of the war in Iran, U.S. military officials compile a video update for President Donald Trump that shows video of the biggest, most successful strikes on Iranian targets over the previous 48 hours, three current U.S. officials and a former U.S. official said
'Oh, golly': Britain's embattled Starmer navigates Trump's Iran war ire
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer likely won't fire back insults at President Donald Trump, those close to him say.
Cockroaches, surveillance and 16-hour days: The life of a North Korean worker in Russia
Workers at Russian construction sites are among more than 100,000 North Koreans being exploited worldwide as part of a state-sponsored labor program, researchers say in a new report.
Video shows Russian drone explosion in Lviv
A Russian drone was caught on camera slamming into Lviv’s old town and exploding. At least two people were seriously injured in the attack, and part of a UNESCO World Heritage site was damaged.
Russian drones attack downtown Lviv in broad daylight
Russian forces launched a drone attack in broad daylight on the center of Lviv, a city in western Ukraine that had been spared much of the war's fighting.