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• Putin puts 'nuclear triad' on fast track, Zelenskyy claims ‘World War 3’ underway

  President Putin prioritizes Russia's nuclear triad strengthening as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns the Russian leader has launched "World War III."

• UK government to unseal former ambassador Mandelson documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein probe

  Former U.S. ambassador Peter Mandelson faces police investigation over allegations he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein while serving as business secretary.

• 'El Mencho' tracked to secret rendezvous with romantic partner before deadly raid

  Mexico's most-wanted fentanyl kingpin "El Mencho" reportedly killed after military forces tracked his romantic partner to secret meeting location.

• Cruz warned Mexico officials 'President Trump was going to' act if they didn't fight cartels

  Drug lord "El Mencho" killed as U.S. pressure reshapes Mexico's cartel strategy. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas., warned officials last year of stronger action under Trump.

• Former UK ambassador to US arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office

  Former British ambassador Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following revelations about his alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein.

• Mexico violence sees dozens of military troops, criminals dead after cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed

  Mexican officials said 25 Mexican National Guard troops were killed in the ensuing violence triggered by the killing of cartel leader "El Mencho."

• Iran president vows defiance as protests build against regime amid US military build up

  Iranian university students chanted anti-regime slogans in Tehran on Monday as nuclear talks with the U.S. and Iran are expected to resume on Thursday.

• North Korea’s Kim Jong Un re-elected as ruling party leader

  Kim Jong Un re-elected as general secretary of North Korea's Workers' Party, with state media praising his leadership and military advances over the past five years.

• Tourists trapped in Puerto Vallarta recount cartel retaliation after 'El Mencho' killed

  American tourists trapped in Puerto Vallarta after cartel leader "El Mencho" reportedly killed, sparking violent retaliation with burning cars and chaos.

• US assets in Middle East positioned for ‘highly kinetic’ war, ex-Pentagon official warns

  U.S. launches major Middle East military buildup with overwhelming force capabilities against Iran as nuclear talks continue, former Pentagon official Dana Stroul said.

• Cartels outgun police: Rocket launchers seized in El Mencho raid spotlight CJNG firepower

  Mexican forces killed cartel boss "El Mencho" and seized rocket launchers capable of downing aircraft, revealing CJNG's extensive military arsenal.

• Iran unrest escalates as gunfire, tear gas hit universities amid looming US strike

  Tehran and Mashhad universities saw anti-government protests Sunday, with students chanting against Ali Khamenei as security forces reportedly used tear gas.

• Who is El Mencho? Inside the rise of CJNG’s fallen kingpin and the cartel he built

  Authorities said Mexican forces killed Ruben "El Mencho" Oseguera, the notorious Jalisco cartel leader who became Mexico's most wanted drug kingpin.

• Major drug lord 'El Mencho' killed in Mexican military operation with US intelligence support

  Mexican military announces death of "El Mencho," the $15 million bounty CJNG cartel leader, in Jalisco operation amid violence and U.S. cooperation.

• Iran could ‘activate’ Hezbollah if US targets regime, Trump’s inner circle to decide: expert

  President Donald Trump gives Iran 10-15 day deadline as IRGC strengthens ties with Hezbollah amid growing Middle East tensions and potential military confrontation.

• Tourists in Mexican seaside city told to stay on resort as government warns of ‘clashes’

  Tourists were told not leave Puerto Vallarta resorts as officials warn of violent "clashes" following federal operation. Dark smoke was seen filling the skies over the vacation city.

• Iran announces test of new naval air defense missile in Strait of Hormuz as US military buildup continues

  Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy launched the Sayyad 3-G naval air defense missile during exercises in the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. naval forces build up in the Gulf.

• 1 dead, dozens injured in 'terrorist attack' in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says

  A 33-year-old suspect has been detained after explosions in central Lviv killed a police officer and injured 25 people.

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