On Thursday, a global cyberattack hit multiple unnamed US federal agencies, the latest in a series of attacks targeting a vulnerability in a widely used file-transfer software. The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said it was "working urgently to understand impacts and ensure timely remediation."

The US Navy said it thwarted an attempt by Iran to seize two oil tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz early Wednesday. The US Navy reportedly opened fire and Iranian vessels abandoned their mission after the US deployed a guided missile destroyer, leaving the commercial tankers unharmed.

US Pres. Joe Biden announced on Monday that Washington is formally establishing diplomatic relations with two Pacific island nations — the Cook Islands and Niue. He revealed the news at the second annual Pacific Island Leaders Summit hosted by the White House.