The number of US service members seeking discharge due to conscientious objection has sharply increased, with many citing the US-Israeli war and an Iran school bombing as turning points.

Iran faces challenges in fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical flashpoint, due to the presence of naval mines and ongoing security risks, complicating mine-clearing efforts.

Iran is reportedly employing memes, artificial intelligence, and fake personas to manipulate online perceptions of an ongoing war, according to a new report. This strategy aims to shape public opinion and control the narrative surrounding the conflict.

International shipping regulations, specifically UNCLOS Articles 38 and 44, grant transit passage to all global shipping. Iran's imposition of a strait toll is being criticized for violating these established laws and nautical customs.

Kyiv remains wary of Moscow's pledge to implement a 32-hour temporary truce for Orthodox Easter, with doubts lingering over Russia's commitment to stop fighting 'in all directions'.

President Trump’s cease-fire with Iran appears at risk as Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan for discussions with Iranian officials.

Lebanese Health Ministry says people killed in Israeli attacks since March 2 rises to 1,953 with 6,303 wounded.

The United States and Iran are reportedly set for peace talks, though uncertainties remain regarding issues such as Lebanon and sanctions, with a revamped Iranian leadership expressing wariness and JD Vance taking on a high-stakes role.

A medication for angina, isosorbide mononitrate, has been listed as experiencing shipping delays due to the conflict in Iran, prompting calls for transparency regarding medicine shortages.

US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sheldon Whitehouse are calling for an investigation into unusual oil trading activity, including significant, well-timed trades, that occurred prior to President Trump's announcements regarding the Iran conflict.

India is reportedly sounding out Australia and Japan about holding an overdue Quad meeting around May 26, ahead of US Senator Marco Rubio's planned visit to Delhi.

Over US$68,000 has been wagered on prediction market platforms regarding the potential release of jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai, raising questions about the legality of such markets in Hong Kong.

Recent US jury verdicts against tech giants Meta and YouTube have highlighted the ongoing tension between freedom of expression and the protection of children online, prompting discussions on legal commitments and potential lessons for regions like Hong Kong.

Relations between the US and the Vatican are reportedly strained, with the Pentagon denying accusations of berating a papal diplomat, following the Vatican's repeated condemnation of US military actions alongside Israel in Iran.

The Nigerian Government and the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) are set to resume crucial wage talks on April 15-16, 2026, aiming to resolve disputes that led to a prolonged nationwide strike.

A US judge has blocked a criminal case in Arizona against Kalshi, an event-based prediction market, following a request from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This ruling impacts the regulatory landscape for such platforms.

An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of 13 security personnel, as ceasefire talks are anticipated and the Lebanese death toll in the ongoing conflict approaches 1,900.

An opinion piece criticizes UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's statements regarding a confrontation with Iran, suggesting they raise concerns about antisemitism and the West's willingness to learn from history.

Allies, military analysts and skeptics of the U.S. strategy have been asking how Iran was allowed to seize and maintain control of the passage in the first place.

Airfares in Israel have skyrocketed as travelers capitalize on a ceasefire, allowing Ben Gurion international airport to fully reopen, though foreign airlines largely remain absent.

As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.

Dr. Chidebelu Ufodike, a Nigerian healthcare leader, recounts his career path from a pharmacist in Nigeria to the chief operating officer of New Jersey Urology in the United States, citing limited opportunities as his reason for leaving Nigeria.

Japan's long-standing reliance on Middle Eastern oil for its energy security has been severely tested by the ongoing conflict in the region. A recent ceasefire has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz, offering some relief to tanker traffic.