Doomsday Clock moved to 85 seconds to midnight, closest ever, as scientists cite nuclear war risks, climate crisis, AI misuse and biotech threats. | World News

The clock is ticking in the Middle East as U.S. warships close in and fighter jets reposition. The USS Abraham Lincoln is set to enter CENTCOM waters in the Arabian Sea, signaling visible force rather than routine maneuvering.

Protests in Iran add to an uncertainty over the fate of the Iranian regime, that is felt within the country and the region.

This was the third time in the past four years that the scientists moved the clock closer to midnight.

Delcy Rodriguez is slow-walking human-rights and democratic reforms, aiming to outlast Washington’s focus on her country as U.S. midterms approach.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran.