North Korean leader Kim Jong Un extended a warm welcome to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang for his first official visit, as reported by North Korean state media, showcasing strong friendship ties as both leaders face Western criticism for their close alignment with Russia.
Allegations of 'mind-blowing corruption' and insider trading related to US-Israeli strikes in Iran and Trump's war news are under scrutiny, with reports highlighting unusual betting on oil prices by unknown parties and 'mysterious' market transactions, including a trading spike in futures markets, just before critical Donald Trump statements, raising questions about global market manipulation and exploitation of privileged information. Additionally, the extent to which America's oilmen will benefit from the Iran war is being questioned.
Democrats secured an upset victory in a special election for a Florida state legislative district encompassing Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home, with Emily Gregory becoming the new state representative, sparking debate about Democratic prospects in midterm elections.
US President Donald Trump will not attend a major annual gathering of American conservatives for the first time in a decade, a decision confirmed by White House officials.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko arrived in North Korea for his first visit to the reclusive nation, where he was greeted by leader Kim Jong-un with a welcoming ceremony.
British forces are preparing to board Russian 'shadow fleet' ships operating in UK waters, a move intended to 'starve Putin's war machine,' as announced during Starmer's visit to Finland for a military summit.
A new Fox News poll indicates that 58% of voters oppose U.S. military action in Iran, while President Trump's disapproval rating has reached a second-term high of 59%.
Amid ongoing back-channel diplomacy, the Trump administration has reportedly compiled a 15-point peace proposal that Pakistan delivered to Iran, even as Iran rejects direct outreach from Trump.
The US Justice Department has settled a wrongful prosecution lawsuit with Michael Flynn, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, agreeing to pay him $1.25 million, an extraordinary example of legal relief offered to those aligned with the president.
Chinese shipping giant COSCO Shipping Lines has reopened cargo bookings to Gulf countries, reinstating services under new transport arrangements after halting them due to the Iran war, as reported by Nikkei Asia and Doha News.
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 to Hungary on April 7-8.
Singapore Airlines is re-establishing its connection to Hangzhou, China, by launching daily direct flights to the city starting June 1, marking its return after nearly three decades.
The Trump administration has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for easing oil sanctions on Russia and Iran, a move reportedly made to stabilize oil markets but seen as benefiting US adversaries.
Republicans have blocked a Democratic effort to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., amidst scrutiny of the president's family businesses during his second term.
Thousands of oil contracts -- a far higher volume than normal -- were traded 15 minutes before Trump pledged to halt strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, sending prices tumbling.
The Pentagon has confirmed the deployment of US military forces to the Persian Gulf, while Donald Trump has warned of severe consequences if Iran does not agree to end the war. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican lawmakers have voiced opposition to sending US ground troops into Iran, highlighting unease about 'boots on the ground'.
The White House has confirmed that the much-anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14-15, after being postponed due to the US-Israeli war against Iran.
China has reportedly imposed restrictions preventing the co-founders of Manus, an AI firm acquired by Meta, from leaving the country, amid an ongoing review of the deal.
An analysis suggests that China's long-standing geopolitical strategy could see it emerge favorably from the Iran crisis, potentially spurring new opportunities, as China hopes relevant parties seize opportunity for peace while strikes continue and diplomacy persists as the Iran war extends.
The Kentucky primary race of Representative Thomas Massie, a prominent critic of Donald Trump, is seen as a key test of whether a Republican can succeed while disagreeing with the former president.
The Trump administration has postponed the nomination of a new C.D.C. Director, reportedly struggling to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his controversial stance on vaccines.
During a government shutdown, President Trump is deploying ICE agents to fill a shortage of TSA officers, a move that a major federal union warns could create safety risks.
