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Donald Trump denies a cease-fire with Iran, despite asserting Iran is eager for a deal and negotiating with the US, while Tehran denies direct talks. Amidst ongoing strikes, focus on Iran talks, and discussions of US troop deployment to the Middle East, crude oil prices and tech stocks have risen, as Iran reviews a US ceasefire plan.
A US jury found Meta and Google liable for intentionally designing addictive social media platforms, a ruling echoed by a Hungarian court, with new reports from Germany also finding Meta and Google negligent, raising stakes for tech giants and potentially opening the door to more lawsuits globally.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has appeared again before US justice in New York on drug trafficking and narcoterrorism charges, with his lawyer alleging the US government is blocking funds needed for his defense, following his capture and detention in a Brooklyn jail.
An Iranian lawmaker claims Tehran is quietly charging tankers up to $2 million for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, following an earlier provocative suggestion by an Iranian scholar for such a transit fee to recover losses.
Kuwait's Interior Ministry announced the arrest of six individuals, allegedly connected to the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, on suspicion of planning assassinations of Kuwaiti leaders in the emirate.
The US Army has increased its maximum enlistment age from 35 to 42 and removed barriers for recruits with legal convictions for cannabis, making these changes official years after facing a recruiting crisis and while engaged in a war with Iran.
The Cuban president confirmed Raúl Castro's involvement in early-stage discussions with the United States, while the UN has presented an aid action plan for Cuba to US officials, which includes fuel tracking models.
Tel Aviv continues to face attacks, leading to growing war-weariness in Israel as Iranian assaults intensify, with a recent missile attack leaving two people lightly wounded and causing some damage, according to the Israeli military.
Maduro, 63, and wife Cilia Flores have been held in a Brooklyn jail for almost three months after American commandos snatched the pair.
US comedian Seth Herzog issued a swift apology after a joke made on a major talk show about K-pop group BTS triggered backlash, just as the band prepares for a high-profile American television return.
Filmmakers Bhushan Kumar and Vivek Agnihotri have announced a new project titled 'Operation Sindoor,' which will focus on India's military strikes, potentially influenced by the 'Dhurandhar effect.'
US Representative Brandon Gill's comment referring to Chhat Puja as 'Third World rituals' has ignited widespread online fury and backlash.
Australia's nationwide auction clearance rate has fallen to 57% as rising interest rates and price increases linked to the Iran war prompt more Australians to sell their homes, leading to a loss of buyer confidence.
Iran war damage sends Asia LNG prices soaring, upends demand from price-sensitive buyers The Straits Times
As Argentina commemorates 50 years since the Dirty War, the country remembers up to 1,900 Jews who were abducted, tortured, and murdered by the military during the conflict.
South Korea's top financial regulator, the Financial Supervisory Service, has issued a warning regarding potential misselling concerns related to US private credit products, citing lingering uncertainty over possible losses.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has again stated that the US is conditioning strong security guarantees for Ukraine on Kyiv ceding the entire eastern Donbas region to Russia, a demand Ukraine firmly rejects, asserting it will not give up territory.
The UK government has authorized its armed forces to board Russian tankers in British waters, escalating actions against the 'shadow fleet' that helps Moscow circumvent Western oil sanctions.
Global recession warnings intensify as the Iran War drives Brent crude above $100 per barrel, causing significant market volatility and prompting India to fast-track oil and LPG import deals amid Middle East supply shocks. Airlines are raising fares due to spiking jet fuel prices and tightening supplies, while investors closely watch the volatile oil market reacting to every change and lingering risks of a prolonged US-Iran conflict.
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution politically redefining the transatlantic slave trade as the 'gravest crime against humanity' and calling for reparatory justice, with the US, Israel, and Argentina voting against it.
Iran has launched a new barrage of ballistic missiles towards Israel, with the Israeli military detecting the launches. An Iranian missile attack early Thursday injured six people in the predominantly Arab city of Kafr Qassem in Israel and the West Bank, raising further questions about the robustness of US and Israeli defense systems.
The ongoing Middle East conflict continues to weaken the global economy, causing a 20% oil shortage and leading to stock market slides and oil price gains, even as Trump signals potential de-escalation in the Iran War.
The UK's inflation rate remained steady at 3% prior to the US-Israel war with Iran, which is now impacting the global oil and gas industry, leading to a 20% shortage of oil on the world market.
Super Micro Computer's stock has fallen sharply following reports of a smuggling scandal, and the company is now being sued by shareholders who accuse it of securities fraud by concealing its dependence on sales to China that violated US export laws.
Foreign ministers from the G7 are meeting in France, aiming to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war while keeping other crises like Ukraine and Gaza high on the agenda.
India is exploring LPG imports from Argentina and the United States as the Iran War impacts supplies, particularly given that nearly 60 percent of India's LPG imports typically pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
A 22-year-old Vietnamese computer science student studying in the US successfully secured internships at tech giants Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon by submitting hundreds of applications and networking with nearly 5,000 industry professionals online.
Ukraine's General Staff reported 158 military clashes on the front lines, with nearly half occurring on the Pokrovsk and two other fronts, on day 1,492 of Russia's large-scale armed aggression.
An analysis reveals that most Israelis support the ongoing conflict with Iran, even as the war exposes widening fractures between Israel and its allies, leading the country to be increasingly out of step with global opinion.
Ukraine is facing challenges in securing additional NATO donors to fund US weapons, as only a small number of countries currently cover the bulk of the costs, with the UK being the sole recent contributor.
Oil prices have been rocked by volatility since the U.S.-Iran war began.
The Nigeria Christian Civil Chaplain Corps (NCCC) has proposed spiritual intervention, alongside military action, as a strategy to address the nation's persistent security challenges.
The Pentagon has ordered a greater military presence in the Middle East, fueling fears of a risky ground attack on Iran. Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to claim a deal to end the war is close, despite Iranian officials flatly denying any such agreement is possible and calling U.S. claims a self-negotiated defeat.
First Lady Melania Trump concluded her 'Fostering the Future Together' global initiative summit at the White House, where she was joined by a US-built multilingual humanoid robot from Figure AI during the education and technology event to promote AI teachers.
The US military confirmed it carried out a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea, killing four individuals, as part of ongoing efforts against traffickers in Latin America.
Iran is fortifying Kharg Island with missiles and mines to defend against potential threats, as the US mobilizes troops from Japan, intensifying concerns over the strategic oil export hub.
US Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to visit Hungary on April 7-8, ahead of what could be the most challenging elections for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán since 2010, with former President Trump also urging people to vote. Sources confirm Vance's visit, though plans may change due to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
LNG buyers are actively searching for new deals in the United States market following Qatar's unexpected withdrawal from the market due to the Iran War, specifically after attacks on the Ras Laffan LNG plant, impacting global supply dynamics.
During the Boao Forum for Asia, China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, stated that power politics should be rejected in favor of economic development and cooperation, linking peace to economic growth amidst the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.
A significant shift in gasoline prices, attributed to the Iran war, has led to a boom in the used electric vehicle market across Europe, with sales jumping as consumers seek alternatives to expensive petrol.
Two military drones, identified as Ukrainian, entered Estonian and Latvian airspace from Russia, with one striking the chimney of a local power station and the other crashing, prompting investigations. The subsequent mixed and unclear messaging regarding the threat alert was attributed to human error.
US Forces Korea (USFK) has created a dedicated unit for integrating US strategic assets into alliance military planning, operating separately from the allies’ joint command structure and raising concerns about coordination.
An opinion piece critically examines US foreign policy, particularly its actions concerning Iran, portraying America as a destabilizing global force.
Thirty-one years after its establishment, the Nigerian Federal Government is taking steps to strengthen the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which was founded during the military regime of General Sani Abacha.
Twenty-five years after its cinema debut, 'Lord of the Rings' continues to attract fans to 'Middle Earth,' with nearly one-in-five US visitors last year booking trips due to the trilogy.
Missile attacks in the Gulf, attributed to Iran, have disproportionately killed people from South Asia, creating significant debt and economic strain for millions of families in their home countries.
A Malaysian military personnel previously reported missing while on duty in Op PASIR Semporna Sector has been confirmed AWOL after being found in Sarawak and is now in custody.
The Nigerian Naira experienced a mix of stability and marginal fluctuations against the United States Dollar during early morning trading on March 26, 2026.