Trump agrees to pause attacks on Iran for two weeks after Tehran signals reopening of Strait of Hormuz.

Trump warns Iran’s “whole civilization will die” unless it reaches urgent deal before US-imposed deadline expires.

Trump threatens legal action against journalist over Iran rescue leak, says media must reveal source or face jail.

Ukrainian intelligence says Russia shared satellite imagery and cyber support with Iran to coordinate attacks on regional targets.

Iran rejects US ceasefire proposal, demanding permanent peace, as Trump warns the country could be “taken out.”

Artemis II crew head home after record-breaking journey, witnessing solar eclipse and travelling farther from Earth than any humans before.

The Bank of Japan has warned that rising oil prices and supply disruptions from Middle East tensions could weigh on economic growth.

Gold fell as a stronger dollar, boosted by solid US jobs data, outweighed safe-haven demand.

Israeli strike in east Beirut kills Christian party official, intensifying Lebanon’s sectarian tensions amid expanding war.

Taiwan opposition leader Cheng Li-wun heads to China on peace mission amid tensions over reunification push.

Iran warns “much more devastating” retaliation after IRGC chief killed in US-Israeli strike, escalating regional war tensions.

Artemis II astronauts enter lunar sphere, approaching record distance as they fly over Moon’s far side.

Iran rejects Hormuz reopening in ceasefire talks as US ultimatum, regional strikes and rising casualties intensify tensions further.

Trump issues profanity-laced ultimatum to Iran, warning of strikes on power plants and bridges if key oil route remains closed.

Germany orders men aged 17 to 45 to obtain approval for stays abroad exceeding three months under new defence laws.

Artemis II astronauts describe Moon’s far side as unfamiliar and striking as spacecraft travels over 180,000 miles from Earth.

Iranian drones strike Kuwait oil complex, power plants and government sites, triggering fires, damage and heightened regional security tensions.

Trump files emergency appeal to resume White House ballroom project, raising constitutional questions over presidential authority and historic preservation concerns.

Trump confirms US airman in Iran rescued, as daring operation averts capture amid escalating US-Iran military tensions.

Trump warns Iran faces severe consequences within 48 hours if it fails to reopen strategic Strait of Hormuz.