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Iran Ceasefire: Trump Backs 10-Point Plan, Israel Bombs On
A fragile two-week ceasefire has paused the Israel-US military campaign against Iran, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining open but under heightened Iranian influence, as diplomatic efforts center on I
Japan Deploys Missiles Capable of Hitting Shanghai
Japan’s deployment of long-range missiles and hypersonic weapons, backed by U.S. support, is escalating tensions with China ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, raising risks of unintended conflict in East A
Kim Rejects Seoul Thaw, Calls South 'Most Hostile State'
North Korea's Kim Jong Un dismissed South Korea's diplomatic overtures as 'wishful interpretation' while reaffirming Seoul as the 'most hostile state,' underscoring how Pyongyang sees little strategic
US-Iran Ceasefire Strains as Hormuz Stays Blockaded
The fragile two-week US-Iran ceasefire showed fresh strain on Friday, a day before talks in Pakistan, as Iran kept its near-total Strait of Hormuz blockade in place and Israel pressed attacks on Leban
Trump says Iran breaching oil ceasefire before talks
The two‑week US‑Iran ceasefire is unraveling as Tehran maintains a near‑total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Israel’s strikes on Lebanon intensify, just before scheduled US‑Iran talks in Pakista
Mao Ting Builds 17-Store Sunnystep Footwear Brand
After a spinal injury left her in chronic pain, Singaporean Mao Ting designed supportive, lightweight shoes for recovery — a personal solution that grew into Sunnystep, now a 17-outlet regional footwe
Starmer Urges UK Energy Independence Amid Iran Crisis
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, on a three-day Gulf trip, declared the Iran conflict a 'line in the sand' and urged Britain to end its vulnerability to global energy shocks, blaming bill volatility on
Wang Yi Visits North Korea, Praises Progress
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi hailed North Korea’s progress and pledged deeper ties during his April 9 visit to Pyongyang, underscoring the partnership despite U.S. pressure and global turmoil in t
Trump threatens NATO exit, alliance stays resilient
President Trump’s renewed threats to abandon NATO have sparked alarm, but analysts and officials say the alliance’s deep political, military and financial ties make a U.S. exit unlikely, while Russia
Hungary Election: Orbán Fights for Power
Hungarian voters are signaling a desire for a new approach to the EU, coupled with a tough stance on Ukraine, as Viktor Orbán campaigns to retain power amidst a final election stretch. The New York Ti
CNBC Anchor Asks If Iran Threat Boosts Investors
CNBC anchor Sara Eisen faced backlash for questioning the investment implications of President Trump's threat to destroy Iranian civilization, prompting outrage from journalists who likened it to prof
Trump vows ‘next conquest’ as US troops stay near Iran
President Trump boasted on Truth Social that U.S. forces will remain around Iran and are “loading up” for a “next conquest,” even as the Strait of Hormuz stays shut and senior officials warn his victo
Israel Kills 300+ in Beirut Hours After US-Iran Ceasefire
Israel dramatically escalated strikes across Lebanon in the hours after the U.S. and Iran announced a tentative ceasefire, killing more than 300 people in central Beirut and beyond and prompting Hezbo
IDF 98th Division Seizes Hezbollah-Held Bint Jbail
The IDF's 98th Division is nearing full operational control of Bint Jbail in southern Lebanon, a Hezbollah stronghold, amid ongoing cross-border strikes and rocket fire.
Hassett: Warsh Fed Nomination 'Absolutely' On Track
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett declared on Fox Business that Kevin Warsh's nomination to chair the Federal Reserve is "absolutely" on track, calling him a "top-tier candidate" while
Strait of Hormuz Still Closed Despite Ceasefire
The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with ADNOC’s Al Jaber warning that oil transit is still under Iranian political control, fueling market volatility and gl
US lawmakers act to protect submarine cables from
A critical race is underway to safeguard the world's vital submarine communication cables from potential sabotage, with new technologies emerging to secure these undersea networks. US lawmakers are in
UK and Norway stop Russian sub surveying Atlantic
UK and Norway intercepted a Russian submarine operation aimed at surveying vital undersea cables and pipelines across the North Atlantic. The UK defence minister warned Putin of serious consequences,
Iran Tightens Hormuz Blockade, Trump Ceasefire Falters
A fragile US‑Iran ceasefire is unraveling as Iran tightens its Strait of Hormuz blockade, while Israel’s strikes in Lebanon persist, raising oil prices, shipping disruptions, and humanitarian and glob
Israel Strikes Lebanon Amid Iran Ceasefire
A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire is threatened by Israel's continued military actions, including strikes in Lebanon and a pattern of violating agreements, raising concerns about American complicity and s
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