King Charles the Third praised the enduring bond between Britain and the United States in an address to Congress. The Justice Department indicted former Federal Bureau of Investigation director James Comey again, while the United Arab Emirates said it would leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

A Democratic nominee for the University of Michigan Board of Regents filed a 10 million dollar wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a gunman killed after attempting to shoot inside a police station. Courts ruled the officer acted in lawful self defense and dismissed the case.

King Charles won repeated standing ovations during a landmark address to Congress praising the partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States. He urged unity in the face of global instability and reaffirmed support for shared democratic values and defence commitments.

King Charles received a standing ovation for a speech praising the partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States. He highlighted defence spending, faith, peace, and resilience in the face of violence and social challenges.

King Charles the Third has become only the 11th monarch to address Congress, continuing a rare tradition that began in 1874. His visit recalls Queen Elizabeth the Second's 1991 speech, which mixed praise for transatlantic ties with pointed political tensions.

Benny Gantz warned that the new alliance between Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid could undermine efforts to replace the government. He argued the partnership focuses on leadership rivalries while his party struggles in the polls and faces political setbacks.

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir defended Prison Service Commissioner Kobi Yaakobi after the attorney-general filed an indictment against him. Yaakobi is suspected of leaking sensitive information related to a covert investigation.

An Austrian man has pleaded guilty in part to planning an extremist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna that was stopped before it could take place. He and a co-defendant also face allegations of plotting additional attacks abroad.

Institutional investments in India’s real estate sector rose year-on-year to $1.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026 but dropped sharply from the previous quarter. Domestic investors led the inflows, helping offset weaker foreign participation amid global uncertainties.

Bahrain revoked the citizenship of 69 people accused of supporting Iran, citing national security concerns after recent regional attacks. The move, which also affected some relatives, has drawn criticism from rights groups.

Netanyahu announced the destruction of a major Hezbollah tunnel and ongoing operations in Lebanon. He said Israel is accelerating efforts to counter explosive drones, which have become a growing threat due to their precision, mobility, and resistance to electronic interference.

After the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s power has shifted from clerical leadership to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The new wartime structure has hardened Tehran’s stance in negotiations and consolidated authority within security institutions.