Iran warns of “long and painful strikes” if US resumes attacks, as Strait of Hormuz closure drives oil prices higher

Ukraine says Japan’s relaxed export rules open door to arms talks, though Tokyo has not confirmed any supply plans.

Mark Zuckerberg chief says rising AI spending behind layoffs, warns company may reduce workforce further as investment priorities shift.

Trump signs DHS funding bill after 11-week shutdown, as lawmakers break deadlock over ICE and border agency funding row.

Elon Musk tells court he did not read “fine print” on OpenAI shift, says he trusted assurances the company would remain nonprofit.

Trump says he will remove whisky tariffs after royal visit, offering relief to UK distillers and boosting trade ties.

Convicted US scientist Charles Lieber leads China-funded brain-computer research lab in Shenzhen, raising security and technology transfer concerns.

Ukraine says drones struck a major Russian refinery near Perm, disrupting oil processing and supply infrastructure deep inside Russia.

China is set to ban the sale of drones in Beijing and require permits to fly them under new rules.

Ukraine says a ship carrying allegedly stolen grain from occupied Ukrainian territory has been blocked from unloading in Israel

Germany’s economy expanded in Q1 2026, driven by consumption and exports, but unemployment tops 3 million in April.

Tech stocks fuel a record KOSPI surge, as investors look past Iran tensions and rising oil prices to AI-driven growth momentum.

European stocks have opened lower following Iran tensions, earnings reports, and central bank decisions.

Trump discusses prolonged Iran blockade with oil executives while urging Tehran to return to nuclear negotiations.

China unveils new trade curbs as US stays silent, raising concerns over leverage ahead of Trump-Xi summit talks.

US accuses Mexican governor of cartel ties, expanding anti-drug crackdown and raising tensions between Washington and Mexico authorities.

Families allege OpenAI failed to alert authorities to credible threats on ChatGPT months before Canada’s deadly school shooting attack.

Brent crude surges to four-year high as US-Iran tensions escalate, raising fears of supply disruptions and conflict.

Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ defies warning as sanctioned ships continue transits through UK waters despite sanctions and restrictions

White House officials say reopening the Department of Homeland Security is crucial to ensure security ahead of the World Cup.