Gold prices edge higher as the dollar weakens on hopes for de-escalation in the Middle East, per Reuters. The precious metal benefits from reduced safe-haven demand.
Lebanon demands Ukraine's Beirut embassy hand over a suspected Mossad agent accused of plotting assassinations. The man escaped after being detained by Hezbollah.
UK seeks deals with Brazil, Uruguay, and Chile to encircle Argentina, easing logistics in the Falklands and legitimizing its South Atlantic stance, experts warn.
Indian shares rose, tracking global markets, as Middle East tensions eased, boosting investor optimism and market stability.
Senator Marco Rubio states the US is nearing an outcome in the conflict with Iran, per Reuters, highlighting diplomatic progress in the region.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic responded to Croatian counterpart Zoran Milanovic, who canceled the Brdo-Brijuni regional summit, accusing Belgrade of hostile rhetoric and threats to stability.
China and Pakistan call for an immediate halt to attacks in the Middle East and restoration of normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Israel, the US, and Iran have not yet responded to the proposal.
Daniel Noboa's government cites leader captures and US cooperation as key anti-crime wins, but analysts warn Ecuador remains a niche of violence beyond these measures.
Asian markets gain as optimism grows that the conflict with Iran could end soon, boosting stocks and reducing risk aversion among investors.
Argentina designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, aligning with the US, following investigations into attacks in the country.
Front-month Brent oil futures continue to rise after a record monthly increase in March, driven by geopolitical tensions and production cuts.
India launches a two-phase census, the world's most ambitious, with three million officials counting every Indian citizen.
SpaceX has assembled 21 banks for a mega IPO under the code name project Apex, per Reuters. The public offering could value the company at hundreds of billions.
Donald Trump stated that the United States could end the conflict with Iran in two to three weeks, as reported by Reuters, highlighting his stance on foreign policy.
A Russian military transport plane crashed in Crimea, killing 29 people, according to the defense ministry. The incident occurred in the annexed peninsula.
Donald Trump stated that the U.S. could conclude a war with Iran in two to three weeks, as reported by Reuters, highlighting his foreign policy stance.
Study reveals US students use phones 64 times per school day, harming concentration and cognitive skills, fueling calls for bans in educational settings.
Trump's NATO strategy signals a shift in US foreign policy—less commitment, more control—pointing to a future where Europe must stand on its own.
Trump signs executive order on mail ballots, intensifying efforts to overhaul the U.S. election system, as reported by Reuters.
Italy misses the World Cup for the third consecutive time after a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia, reports Reuters. A historic blow for the Italian national team.