Australia and Philippines conduct joint drills in South China Sea, reinforcing defence cooperation as tensions with China continue.

Trump criticises Pope Leo over Iran conflict and immigration stance, deepening rift between the US president and Vatican leadership.

Hungary’s Orban ousted after 16 years as 45-year old Peter Magyar wins majority, signalling political shift and renewed alignment with European Union.

Australia names first female army chief Susan Coyle, marking historic milestone and pushing gender representation reforms in defence leadership.

US announces Iran port blockade on Monday after failed talks, triggering oil price surge and raising fears of wider regional conflict.

US and Iran end Islamabad talks without agreement, deepening tensions as Washington presents final terms and Tehran rejects demands.

US begins Hormuz mine-clearing push as Iran talks progress while Trump warns China of consequences over potential support.

Suspect is arrested after Molotov attack on Sam Altman’s home as threats escalate against OpenAI offices in San Francisco.

Artemis II astronauts return safely after historic moon mission as NASA signals new era in deep space human exploration.

Iran delegation arrives Islamabad for talks; Trump warns of military strike if negotiations collapse amid fragile ceasefire tensions.

French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Donald Trump to a Versailles dinner after the G7 summit in France, sources said.

UK and US are considering military measures to ensure security and safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz region

US officials warned bank executives that Anthropic’s AI model poses serious cybersecurity risks and potential financial system vulnerabilities

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company reports 35% revenue jump, beating forecasts as strong AI chip demand drives growth.

Iranians rally nationwide marking 40-day mourning for Khamenei, condemning US-Israel strike and opposing planned diplomatic talks abroad.

Starmer says Iran crisis exposes UK vulnerability, urges resilience, energy independence and reforms amid rising global instability.

Putin announces 32-hour Easter ceasefire as Zelenskiy agrees, amid ongoing war and renewed diplomatic efforts for peace.

Trump accuses Iran of mishandling Hormuz strait, warns against tanker fees as ceasefire tensions and peace talks uncertainty persist.

Xi Jinping warns China will not accept Taiwan independence, urges reunification while hosting opposition leader amid rising tensions.

Melania Trump denies Epstein ties, demands end to false claims and urges Congress to hear victims publicly.