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.

China proposes new rules mandating labels for digital humans, banning misuse, and tightening AI governance and safety controls.

Ukraine’s air force says Russia has launched a sustained wave of drone and missile strikes across the country since Thursday evening.

Many Russians distrust the Kremlin-backed MAX app, fearing surveillance and preferring alternatives like Telegram or WhatsApp.

Japan signals readiness to act in FX markets as rising volatility and yen weakness fuel intervention concerns.

Artemis II astronauts leave Earth orbit for the first time since 1972, beginning historic journey toward the moon.

China and Pakistan propose five-point plan to de-escalate tensions and stabilise the Gulf and Middle East.

Trump shares strike video as bridge destroyed in Iran, warning of further attacks amid escalating regional tensions.

Trump removes Pam Bondi as attorney general, appoints Todd Blanche acting replacement as cabinet reshuffle continues in second term.

Macron warns military action cannot reopen Strait of Hormuz, urging diplomacy with Iran amid escalating global energy and security tensions.

Highly mutated BA.3.2 Covid variant, nicknamed “Cicada,” spreads in the US,  evading vaccines and raising concerns of a potential summer surge.

UK is set to convene global powers to reopen Strait of Hormuz as disruptions escalate, threatening energy supply chains.

Nineteen migrants found dead near Lampedusa as Italian coastguard rescues survivors, with some hospitalised after perilous Mediterranean crossing attempt.

NASA’s Artemis II spacecraft reaches orbit after powerful launch, as crew begins checks ahead of planned mission around the Moon.

Oil prices jump and markets fall as Donald Trump escalates threats against Iran, raising fears over Strait of Hormuz disruption.

Strong 7.4 magnitude earthquake hits Indonesia, killing one, injuring others, damaging buildings and triggering temporary tsunami warnings across region.

US Supreme Court justices question Trump administration’s legal argument as pivotal birthright citizenship case tests limits of executive authority.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX files for IPO, seeking massive capital as valuation nears $1tn ahead of anticipated market debut.

WTO ministerial ends in deadlock after members fail to extend e-commerce tariff ban, exposing divisions over global digital trade rules.