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The United States and China have agreed to resume talks on the Taiwan Strait after a year-long hiatus, with the US Secretary of State set to visit Beijing in May. The move renews hopes for a resolution to the long-standing dispute, but significant hurdles remain.
Daniel Kinahan was arrested in Dubai. Irish media reports allege organised crime involvement.
Meta is planning layoffs, with the first wave targeted for May 20. The company will make additional cuts later in 2026. The decision affects Meta's workforce, though the total number of job losses is not specified.
The former CEO and CFO of a bankrupt AI company have been charged with fraud. The charges were filed in a US court. The company's bankruptcy followed allegations of financial mismanagement and deception. The ex-CEO and CFO have not yet publicly commented on the charges.
Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid are chasing the Copa del Rey title after defeating Valencia 1-0 in the semifinals. They will face Barcelona in the final, with the winner also qualifying for the Champions League.
Katerina Muchova defeated Coco Gauff in the Stuttgart Open, while Viktoriya Andreeva knocked out Iga Swiatek in a surprise upset. Muchova won the match 6-3, 6-4, while Andreeva's victory marked a significant exit for the top-seeded Swiatek.
The US confirmed a transit fare hike to $150 for World Cup fans traveling from Manhattan's Penn Station to Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This represents a nearly 12-time increase. The fare change affects travel to the stadium during the World Cup.
Liverpool manager Slot is hopeful Alexander Isak's return will ease the impact of Hugo Ekitike's loss. Isak is set to rejoin his team. Slot faces a challenging situation with Ekitike's recent setback.
Iran's foreign ministry said the Strait of Hormuz is open for shipping, contradicting US President Donald Trump's statement that a US-led naval blockade will continue until a deal is reached. The US has been enforcing a blockade in the strait since Iran shot down a US drone.
Pope Francis condemned the use of AI to fuel polarisation, conflict, fear and violence. The Vatican statement highlighted the environmental and social costs of mining cobalt, a key component in energy-hungry data servers, often borne by African countries.
Trump stated the US will continue its blockade. Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz is completely open. Live Updates: Trump says U. S. will continue blockade after Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open" CBS News.
Hezbollah politicians affirmed a cautious commitment to the 10-day cease-fire. The truce appeared to be holding on its first day and could remove an obstacle in U. S.-Iran peace talks. Hezbollah politicians affirmed a “cautious commitment” to the 10-day cease-fire, which appeared to be holding on its first day.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz on 12 April 2026, but the US blockade remains in place. The move comes after a week of heightened tensions in the region, with no official statement from the US on whether it will lift its blockade.
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels. The move follows a two-week US-Iran truce. The strait was previously closed amid heightened tensions between the two countries. Iran announces reopening of Strait of Hormuz for commercial vessels for the remainder of the two-week U. S.-Iran truce.
Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" as a ceasefire holds in Lebanon. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments, had seen increased tensions. Iran's statement comes after a fragile ceasefire took hold in Lebanon.
Iran's state-backed media pushed back against Araghchi's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz was "completely open". The media outlets imposed fresh conditions, contradicting Araghchi's statement. Several state-backed media of Iran pushed back against Araghchi's announcement.
The United States and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire with Iran. The agreement aims to halt hostilities across all fronts. The U. S. and Israel seek to de-escalate tensions with Iran through diplomatic efforts. The ceasefire is intended to hold to prevent further conflict in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz was reopened. Politicians and industry leaders welcomed the move after traffic throttling caused oil prices to spike. The vital waterway's reopening eased concerns over oil supply disruptions.
Pope Leo XIII's successor has not been named Pope Leo. Mr Trump made the claim that Pope Leo caters to the radical left, but the statement is incoherent on its face, lacking any clear evidence or context.
The US Congress extended a controversial surveillance power under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act for 10 days. The measure allows US intelligence agencies to collect citizen data without a warrant. It has been criticised for potentially infringing on citizens' privacy rights.
Scholar Rumeysa Ozturk returned to Turkey after being deported under the Trump administration's push. Ozturk cited state-imposed violence and hostility as her reason for leaving. She made the decision to avoid further delays.
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