Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84, according to a statement released by his family. His passing is attributed to pneumonia and cardiovascular complications. Cheney served as VP under President George W. Bush, where he became a pivotal force shaping U.S. defense and national security strategy in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks. Widely regarded as one of the most influential and controversial decision-makers of his era, Cheney played a central role in crafting the War on Terror, expanding intelligence authority, and guiding U.S. foreign engagements in Afghanistan and Iraq. WATCH 

Russia is analyzing whether U.S. plans to supply Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine, warning that such a move could escalate the war. The Tomahawk, a precision-guided long-range missile capable of striking 1,000 miles, would allow Ukraine to hit targets deep inside Russia. Ukraine already possesses long-range domestic and Western-supplied missiles, including the Flamingo, Neptune, and Harpoon.