Elon Musk settles SEC lawsuit over delayed Twitter stake disclosure, with $1.5 million penalty imposed without admission of wrongdoing.

HSBC reported lower-than-expected first-quarter profit as higher credit losses offset strong revenue growth, sending its shares down in early trading.

Second hantavirus case confirmed on cruise ship after three deaths and one critical illness onboard vessel in Atlantic Ocean.

Deadly explosion at Huasheng Fireworks plant in Liuyang kills 26 people and injures 61, authorities confirm after rescue.

Iran cautions US over military escort plan as attacks hit vessels in Strait of Hormuz, leaving about 2,000 ships stranded.

The UAE has accused Iran of missile and drone attacks, threatening a tenuous ceasefire with the United States.

Dubai International Airport passenger traffic fell 66% in March amid Middle East war disruptions and regional airspace restrictions.

 A US official has denied Iranian claims that a warship was struck by missiles while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

An Iranian media report says a US Navy vessel was struck by two missiles near Strait of Hormuz after warnings.

Rudy Giuliani hospitalised in critical but stable condition, spokesperson says, as former New York mayor receives medical care

Iran warns it will attack US forces in Strait of Hormuz as Trump plans mission to guide stranded ships

Grammy winner Pras Michel has started a 14-year prison term after his conviction in a US political funding case.

 Trump says US will guide stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz as tensions disrupt global oil supplies and shipping

Three die after suspected hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship, with British passenger in intensive care in Johannesburg hospital

Airlines and US authorities are assisting stranded passengers after Spirit Airlines abruptly shut down operations on Saturday.

Trump warns US could restart Iran strikes as Tehran proposes phased deal including Strait of Hormuz reopening and sanctions relief.

Sinaloa governor steps aside as US accuses him of cartel ties, raising pressure on Mexico over corruption and sovereignty concerns.

Somali pirates seize oil tanker in Gulf of Aden, marking fourth hijacking in two weeks amid rising maritime insecurity.

Man faces murder and sexual assault charges after five-year-old girl’s death, as unrest leads to arrests in Alice Springs, Australia.

Iran says conflict with US possible after Trump rejects proposal, with tensions rising despite stalled ceasefire and failed talks.