US identifies four Army Reserve soldiers killed by a drone strike in Kuwait, first American fatalities in Iran conflict.

US and , Israeli strikes on Iran push global markets lower while oil, gold and safe haven assets surge amid conflict fears.

China pledges stronger US communication while defending red lines ahead of expected Trump–Xi Beijing summit.

Adidas forecasts €2.3bn operating profit despite tariffs, proposes 40% dividend increase and strong revenue growth outlook.

Israel hits military and paramilitary sites in Tehran as Iran’s drone attack strikes US consulate, escalating regional tensions.

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick agrees to appear before House Oversight Committee after visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s island in 2012.

US and Ecuadorian forces begin coordinated operations targeting drug-trafficking gangs, aiming to disrupt cocaine flow through major ports.

The Sri Lankan military rescued at least 30 people from a sinking Iranian vessel off Galle southern coast.

TikTok says E2EE for direct messages could endanger users, keeping moderation and law enforcement access intact.

Mourners gather in Minab as Iran blames US-Israel strike for killing 160 at girls’ school near IRGC base.

Hundreds of thousands leave Kathmandu Valley to vote in Nepal’s first election since anti-corruption protests toppled government.

Tokyo High Court upholds dissolution order against Unification Church, stripping tax status after donation scandals and Abe assassination fallout.

The US has urged its citizens to leave Middle Eastern countries as the conflict with Iran continues.

Southern Iran experiences a 4.4 magnitude quake as Israel and US intensify military strikes, with minor damages reported but no casualties so far.

Melania Trump chaired a UN Security Council meeting on protecting children and education amid ongoing Middle East conflict.

France plans to expand its nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European nations, boosting regional security amid growing global instability.

US has sanctioned Rwanda’s defence forces, accusing them of fuelling eastern DR Congo conflict and violating a December peace agreement.

Video shows Hillary Clinton clash over leaked deposition photo as both Clintons deny prior knowledge of Epstein crimes.

DHS assessment says Iran and proxies pose persistent US threat after Khamenei killing, with cyber attacks likely.

Drones strike US Embassy in Riyadh as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional war and rattling global markets.