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Irish PM criticises war while standing beside Trump, calls for focus on human cost

What made the moment stand out was where it happened. Standing right next to Donald Trump, who has been more vocal about using force, Micheal Martin chose to focus on the human cost of conflict. It was not confrontational, but the contrast in tone was hard to miss.

Chinese university tells students to ‘fall in love’ during holidays

A spring break message urging romance reflects wider efforts to boost marriages, spending and birth rates in a slowing population.

Indian-origin cab driver takes Australian police to court over alleged racial abuse and false charge

According to the lawsuit, the driver was accused by a local resident of engaging in an indecent act inside his car. The allegation led to his arrest. However, the driver maintains that the accusation was false and that the charge should never have been brought against him in the first place.

Meteor explodes over Ohio with force of 250 tons of TNT, loud boom rattles homes

A bright fireball streaked across the US Midwest sky in daylight, leaving behind a shockwave strong enough to be heard and felt across multiple states.

'No more attacks': Iran gas field strike triggered panic in Gulf, flurry of calls made to Washington

President Donald Trump has said that Israel will halt further attacks on Iran’s main gas facility, in a bid to prevent wider fallout of the conflict amid the targeting of critical energy facilities

Why strikes on South Pars and Shah mark a turning point in the Middle East war

Middle East conflict escalates as gas production sites are hit for the first time. Here’s what it means for global energy supply and oil prices.

Asim Munir's strong message to Pakistanis amid Iran war: 'Violence due to incidents in other countries ...'

The statement comes days after Pakistan witnessed massive pro-Iran demonstrations in response to the US-Israeli action on Iran.

First fuel, now food: How the West Asia conflict is pushing the world towards a hunger crisis

As supply chains fracture, the knock-on effects are rippling from humanitarian operations to farm fields, with tens of millions more people at risk of hunger.

UAE bans open-air namaaz, shifts Eid prayers indoors amid Iran strikes

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat said the decision applies nationwide, confirming that prayers will not take place in traditional open-air Eid prayer areas.

Unidentified drones spotted over US army base housing key officials Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth amid Iran war: Report

After the drone sighting, officials discussed relocating Rubio and Hegseth from Fort McNair.

America’s budget reality: Two weeks of Iran war is now costing US what NASA gets to spend in a year

NASA’s yearly budget equals about two weeks of Iran war spending, exposing the scale of America’s fiscal trade-offs.

Israel informed US of strike at Iran's South Pars gas field in advance, Washington opted out: Report

Global oil prices rose on news of the Pars field attack due to fears of Iranian retaliation on Gulf energy infrastructure.

‘We were not allowed’: Joe Kent’s explosive claim, doubts on Iran strikes never reached Trump

Ex-US counterterror chief Joe Kent says officials opposing Iran strikes were blocked from Trump, raising questions on decision-making process.

Joe Kent refutes Trump's claims of Iran developing nuclear weapons: 'That did not exist'

Kent also pointed to what he described as a long-standing religious restriction within Iran’s leadership, saying the country’s Islamic regime had maintained a ban on developing nuclear weapons since 2004.

OPINION | Ironically, Iran and Israel have the same aims, prolong the war. US is stuck

Ali Larijani’s assassination makes it harder for Iranian leadership to seek negotiations. That’s what Israel wants. Iran too will prefer to prolong the conflict as escalating global economic cost gives them leverage. Where does that leave the US

Qatar expels Iranian military, security officials hours after attack on Ras Laffan oil hub, asks them to leave in 24 hours

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs further said the decision came in response to repeated Iranian targeting and the blatant aggression against the State of Qatar, which violated its sovereignty and security.

'This will backfire, we'll not shy away': Saudi hits out at Iran after refinery strikes; oil surges

Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said Riyadh has "reserved the right to take military actions" and would not hesitate to defend its territory and economic interests.

'US could have simply said no': After quitting, Joe Kent says Israel 'pushed' US into war with Iran

He maintained that the situation escalated due to decisions taken by Israel rather than an unavoidable threat.

US-Iran war news live: 'Not sure who's running Iran' says Netanyahu in press briefing

US-Iran war news: Qatar’s defence ministry said ballistic missiles launched from Iran targeted the northern coastal complex late Wednesday, with at least one striking the site after several were intercepted.

Pentagon seeks $200 billion for Iran war after burning $11.3 billion in just one week

US seeks $200 billion for Iran war as early costs hit $11.3 billion, surpassing key health and science budgets and sparking political debate.

Ozempic and Wegovy may do more than cut weight: New study links them to better mental health

Semaglutide, the main ingredient in both drugs, was linked to a 44% lower risk of worsening depression.

HSBC mulls deep job cuts from multiyear AI-fueled overhaul

The changes could ultimately impact around 20,000 roles, or about 10% of its total workforce

Beyond airstrikes: Trump weighs sending US troops to Iran as war enters riskier phase

The potential deployments are aimed at expanding Washington’s operational flexibility as the conflict enters its third week.

Indian-origin Kenny Patel wanted by FBI for defrauding people nationwide over five years

The FBI is seeking Indian national Kalpeshkumar "Kenny" Patel, wanted for a nationwide fraud scheme between 2017–2021, believed to be in Illinois or Pennsylvania.

Pro‑Iran Iraqi armed group says it will stop US embassy attacks under conditions

Europe tells Trump ‘not our war,’ rejects U.S.-Israeli military action against Iran

European leaders, including Germany, France, Spain, and the UK, refuse to join U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, citing unclear objectives, lack of consultation, and public opposition.

Oil prices spike 3% amid Middle East Energy infrastructure attacks

Crude prices jumped to nearly $100 a barrel as Middle East attacks on key energy infrastructure raised fears of major supply disruptions.

'No more attacks...': Donald Trump signals pause on Iran energy strikes after Israel hits South Pars gas field

After backing Israel’s strike on Iran’s key gas hub, Donald Trump opposes further attacks unless Iran escalates disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Wall Street falls sharply as Fed holds rates steady amid Iran war and rising oil prices

US stocks tumbled after the Federal Reserve signalled only one rate cut this year, with surging oil prices and war-driven uncertainty weighing on markets.

US eases Venezuela oil sanctions and waives shipping rules to curb fuel prices amid Iran war

Washington allows limited oil trade with Venezuela and relaxes shipping laws as rising fuel prices and supply disruptions strain global markets.

Did North Korea earn $14 billion by supplying troops and arms to Russia?

A new South Korean report estimates North Korea earned between $7.7 billion and $14.4 billion from troop deployments and arms exports to Russia between 2023 and 2025.

DOJ says Paramount-Warner Bros deal won’t get fast-tracked despite political ties

Acting DOJ antitrust chief Omeed Assefi says Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros will face standard scrutiny, rejecting claims of political favoritism.

‘Iran wasn’t restarting nuclear program’: US intelligence chief contradicts Trump’s war rationale

US intelligence finds Iran has not rebuilt nuclear enrichment sites destroyed last year, contradicting Trump’s “imminent threat” claim.

QatarEnergy reports 'extensive damage' at world’s largest LNG export plant Ras Laffan after Iranian missile strikes

Fires triggered by Iranian strikes at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City caused extensive damage, but all personnel are safe, QatarEnergy says.

How significant is the attack on the world’s largest gas field South Pars and how it could shake global energy

Strikes on Iran’s South Pars gas field spark fears of global energy disruptions as Tehran warns it may target Saudi, UAE, and Qatari facilities.

Jerome Powell says he won’t step down amid probe, may serve as interim Fed chair

Jerome Powell’s term as Fed chair is set to end in May, while his term as a governor runs until January 2028

US aims to curb soaring oil prices as Iran vows more retaliation

As military operations showed little signs of abating, Brent crude prices neared $110 a barrel

Fed's Jerome Powell expects higher energy prices to drive near-term inflation

The rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee voted 11-1 to keep the benchmark federal funds rate in the 3.5 per cent to 3.75 per cent range.

No role in Iran operation, says White House: Did Joe Kent clash with command and what are the leak allegations on him?

Joe Kent resigns over Iran war, White House denies his role in operations amid leak allegations and growing scrutiny of decision-making.

‘Murderers will pay’ for killing of Ali Larijani, says Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned that the “murderers” of Ali Larijani will “pay,” following his death in an Israeli strike.

What is the Jones Act? Trump waives 100-year-old shipping law for 60 days amid Iran war

The US has temporarily waived the Jones Act to allow foreign ships to transport fuel domestically, aiming to ease supply disruptions and rising energy prices amid escalating tensions with Iran.

‘India’s side is on India’s side’: Taking sides in Iran-Israel conflict will hurt national interest, says ex-envoy

Former ambassador Anil Trigunayat says India will not take sides in the Iran-Israel conflict, stressing that New Delhi’s foreign policy will prioritise national interest while engaging with all parties involved.

US intelligence says China not planning Taiwan invasion in 2027

US intelligence says China is not currently planning to invade Taiwan in 2027, noting Beijing still prefers unification through non-military means despite ongoing military pressure and regional tensions.

Pakistan, Afghanistan announce temporary Eid ceasefire as tensions soar after Kabul attack

Pakistani jets struck a drug rehabilitation centre in the Afghan capital on Monday night, with Taliban authorities claiming around 400 people were killed and more than 200 injured.

US govt says Anthropic AI an 'unacceptable risk' to military

Anthropic's Claude AI model has been in the spotlight in recent weeks both for its alleged use in identifying targets for US bombing in Iran and the company's refusal that its systems be used to power mass surveillance in the United States or lethal fully autonomous weapons systems.