U.S. reduces some personnel at airbase in Qatar amid U.S. threats to target Iran

The U.S. is withdrawing a small number of personnel as a “precautionary measure” from a major U.S. airbase in Qatar, a U.S. official tells CBS News. The step comes amid…

Iran’s regime focuses on post-protest vengeance and insists unrest is over

The Iranian regime has gone on the offensive, threatening anyone who supported the recent protests in any way — after a crackdown that sources tell CBS News may have killed…

U.S. attack on alleged drug boat from Venezuela used aircraft painted like civilian plane, sources say

The U.S. used an aircraft painted like a civilian plane in the attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela that killed 11 people in September, multiple officials confirmed to…

U.S. says it’s moving into next phase of Gaza peace plan, warns Hamas of “serious consequences” if body of final hostage not returned

The United States says it’s moving into the next phase of a Gaza peace plan involving disarming Hamas, rebuilding and daily governance. Trump envoy Steve Witkoff  said in a post on X that…

Trump told Iranian protesters “help is on its way,” so what options does the U.S. have to respond?

President Trump has warned of “very strong action” against Iran if it hangs accused anti-government protesters, and he told its people that U.S. “help is on its way” as CBS…

Senate war powers vote on Venezuela appears at risk as Trump puts pressure on Republicans

Washington — A war powers resolution in the Senate to limit President Trump’s ability to further strike Venezuela appears to be at risk as the White House puts pressure on…

Death toll skyrockets in Iran as regime threatens executions over protests

Sources told CBS News that at least 12,000 people — and possibly upwards of 20,000 — are now feared dead as anti-government protests continue and the regime threatens to begin…

What to know about the deadly mass protests in Iran and the potential U.S. response

Amid the mass protests in Iran, two sources have told CBS News at least 12,000 people have been killed in the regime’s crackdown. President Trump spoke about how the U.S.…

“Are You Dead,” viral Chinese app, changing its name

The Chinese mobile app “Are You Dead?” which sounds an alarm if a user doesn’t check in every 48 hours, has announced it will drop its catchy name, after it…

Vance, Rubio meeting with Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers

Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other White House officials are meeting Wednesday with Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers amid the Trump administration’s ongoing threats to…