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Lebanon and Israel will resume talks in the US to discuss extending a ceasefire. Despite Hezbollah's outright rejection, the talks are a major step for two countries.
Oil prices hovered above $100 a barrel as reported ship seizures added to market anxiety. The White House said President Trump does not view Iran's reported seizures as a cease-fire violation.
The US has warned Iran against seizing ships in the Persian Gulf, while Tehran claims the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. The US has not confirmed any blockade, but has urged calm in the region.
The ongoing Iran war has pushed over 30 million people back into poverty, has had a devastating impact on the country's economy and civilian population.
The 2026 NATO Summit will be held in Ankara, Turkey, strengthening the country's role in global security. The summit will bring together NATO leaders to discuss key issues and cooperation among member states.
Lufthansa cut 20,000 short-haul flights due to a jet fuel shortage caused by the Iran war. The German airline says 20,000 short-haul flights would be removed from its schedule between now and October.
Pakistan's minister and a US envoy discussed efforts for a second round of US-Iran talks. Iran’s vow not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz so long as a U. S. naval blockade remained in place.
Iran received its first revenue from tolls collected at the Strait of Hormuz. The payment was made after a recent agreement. The official did not disclose the revenue amount. US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: Iran receives first revenue from Strait of Hormuz tolls, says official The Times of India.
Israeli forces killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and injured her colleague. Lebanese officials described the strike as a 'double-tap' attack. The incident occurred in Lebanon. Khalil was killed and her colleague injured in what Lebanese officials are calling a 'double-tap' strike by Israel.
US software stocks fell after IBM and ServiceNow reported results that sparked AI disruption fears.
Honeywell's quarterly sales rose due to higher pricing and demand.
Netflix announced a $25 billion share buyback plan. The move is aimed at returning value to shareholders. Details of the plan's implementation were not disclosed.
The EU will cut funding to the Venice Biennale after Russia's return to the art show. Following the return of Russia to the Biennale, the EU said it will carry out its threat to cut its funding from the international art show.
The US extended a sanctions waiver on Russian oil purchases at the request of over 10 countries. U. S. extended sanctions waiver on Russian oil purchase after request from over 10 countries.
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace is assessing whether the EU is ready for rapprochement with the UK. Taking the Pulse.
Rumen Radev won elections in Bulgaria with a record of pro-Russia statements. With a record of pro-Russia statements, Rumen Radev handily won elections this week. Now Bulgarians and his E. U.
Dutch intelligence says Russia could strike NATO within a year after the Ukraine war ends. Dutch intelligence: Russia could strike NATO within a year after Ukraine war ends Euromaidan Press.
Ayesha Ray spoke at a Carnegie Endowment seminar on security studies, discussing the intersection of technology and global governance. Her talk focused on the need for international cooperation to address emerging security challenges.
At least 10 people were killed in an attack on a mining project in Pakistan's Chagai district. Militants stormed the site on April 22, targeting the NRL mining project in the Darigwan area.
Kevin Pietersen backed Bethell to stay in India for the IPL despite criticism from Cook.
A Singaporean investigation linked the fake website Singapore Times to a Chinese company. The site was one of six blocked by Singapore authorities over potential use in hostile information campaigns.
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