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The US imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities for aiding Iran's sanctions evasions to disrupt Tehran's payment mechanisms. The designations were intended to expose and disrupt the mechanisms used by Tehran to receive payment for oil and other commodities and reduce its revenue, Treasury said.
U. S. Marines boarded a merchant ship in the Arabian Sea, suspected of heading to Iran, but released it after a search confirmed no Iranian port call. The incident occurred without incident, with CENTCOM stating the ship was allowed to continue its voyage.
Israel attacked south Lebanon, killing eight, despite a ceasefire. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions between Israel and Iran. US-Israel-Iran War News Highlights: Eight killed as Israel attacks south Lebanon despite ceasefire The Times of India.
The Panama Canal Authority reports increased vessel traffic due to the US-Iran war in the Middle East, expecting more shipments to travel through the canal. This shift aims to avoid other conflict-affected routes.
Hardliners and moderates in Iran are clashing over potential talks with the US, emerging as Iran considers diplomatic engagement.
Donald Trump stated that if Iran had a nuclear weapon, the entire world would be held hostage. He made these comments in a recent public statement on Iran's nuclear capabilities.
US President Trump said Iran has asked Washington to lift its naval blockade on Iranian ports, but the statement was made as Israeli forces killed several Palestinian medics in Gaza.
Donald Trump claimed that Iran told the US it is in a "state of collapse". Ceasefire efforts appear stalled, with Iran resisting US attempts to dictate terms. Ceasefire efforts appears at a standstill, with Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.
An Israeli soldier's video shows northern Gaza's Beit Hanoon neighborhood completely flattened, with widespread destruction visible in the footage. A video filmed by an Israeli soldier shows widespread destruction in northern Gaza.
The United Arab Emirates left OPEC, charting its own course amid tensions with Saudi Arabia and the Iran war. This decision has rocked the region. The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.
UK PM Keir Starmer won a Parliament vote, 335 to 223, against an ethics inquiry into his statements on Peter Mandelson's appointment. Members of Parliament voted 335 to 223 against a Privileges Committee investigation into whether he had misled the House of Commons over the appointment of disgraced peer Peter Mandelson.
NASA's Artemis II moonship returned to its launch site after a historic voyage. The mission marked a significant milestone in the US space program.
Mitsubishi Power Asia Pacific CEO Akihiro Ondo emphasized the need for a pragmatic approach to balance energy reliability, affordability, and decarbonization in Asia. The region's rising power demand requires a system-wide solution.
Former Asu chef Ace Tan has launched a new restaurant, Asin, on Carpenter Street, offering an Asian tasting menu that changes seasonally and draws on local ingredients and culinary traditions.
S Jaishankar met with Annalena Baerbock to discuss global challenges as President of the United Nations General Assembly. S Jaishankar with Annalena Baerbock, President of the United Nations General Assembly.
A US appeals court rejected Trump's immigration detention policy in a 3-0 ruling, saying it misread a decades-old law. In a 3-0 ruling, court says Trump administration misread a decades-old immigration law to justify mandatory detention.
The US will produce limited edition passports featuring Donald Trump's image to commemorate the country's 250th year of independence. Donald Trump's picture will soon appear in limited edition passports, commemorating the United States' 250th year of independence.
The US Department of Justice, under Trump, has indicted former FBI director James Comey over a 2017 social media post. The post contained a cryptic message that prosecutors argue was threatening.
James Comey, former FBI director, has been charged by Trump's DOJ for allegedly threatening Trump's life in a 2025 Instagram post. The post featured a seashell photo. The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.
Australia proposes taxing Meta, Google, and TikTok to fund journalists, expecting to raise $144-179 million annually. The move aims to support the local journalism industry. Australia government expects the incentive would raise $144 million-$179 million a year.
A Washington-funded network's focus has been criticized for fueling instability. The network's activities have raised concerns in China. Washington-funded network's focus seen as fueling instability China Daily.
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