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New $1 coin honors Steve Jobs and Apple's innovation era
The United States Mint is set to release a special $1 coin in 2026, honoring the legacy of former Apple CEO Steve Jobs.
Zelenskyy's ex-chief of staff named in corruption probe
Andriy Yermak, the former Chief of Staff to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has been named a suspect in a high-profile corruption investigation.
One-third of Americans think Trump's assassination attempts were staged: Poll
A recent NewsGuard/YouGov poll has revealed that a significant number of Americans are skeptical about the legitimacy of assassination attempts on President Donald Trump.
Israel passes law allowing death penalty for Hamas attackers
Israel's parliament, the Knesset, has passed a controversial law, with a unanimous vote of 93-0, allowing the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the October 2023 Hamas-led attacks.
'You absolute moron': White House defends Trump 'sleeping' at event
The White House has defended President Donald Trump after he was seen apparently dozing off during an Oval Office event on maternal health.
US colleges report 20% drop in foreign student enrollment
A recent study was conducted by a coalition of education groups, including the international education organization NAFSA.
Iran's military planes on Pakistani soil? Islamabad clarifies
Pakistan has confirmed the presence of Iranian aircraft on its soil, but denied reports that it allowed Iran to park military and spy planes during talks with the United States.
Iran's Araghchi eyes high-stakes talks in Delhi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will be visiting India this week for the BRICS Foreign Minister Summit.
California ex-mayor admits to acting as agent of China
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the People's Republic of China (PRC).
US quietly negotiates 3 new military bases in Greenland: Report
The United States is in advanced discussions with Denmark to expand its military presence in Greenland, the BBC reported.
Pakistan extends emergency austerity measures amid global oil crisis
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended the country's emergency austerity measures until June 13, 2026, news site Dawn reported.
Pakistan let Iran park aircraft at Nur Khan base: Report
Pakistan reportedly permitted Iranian military aircraft to park at its Nur Khan Airbase, near Rawalpindi.
Iran launches system to charge ships transiting Strait of Hormuz
Iran has launched the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), a new body that will regulate and charge ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
What is norovirus that affected over 100 on cruise ship?
More than 100 passengers and crew members reportedly fell ill during a recent norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise ship
US lobbying records contradict Pakistan's ceasefire claim on 'Operation Sindoor'
United States lobbying disclosures, filed under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), show that Pakistan was actively engaged with political and defense stakeholders in Washington between May 6 and May 9, 2025. This was the same time as India's "Operation Sindoor."
Pakistan hired US lobbyists during 'Operation Sindoor': Report
A recent amended filing under the United States Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) has brought to light a major lobbying campaign by Pakistan.
Iran proposed uranium transfer to 3rd country to end conflict
Iran proposed transferring some of its highly enriched uranium to a third country but rejected any suggestion of dismantling its nuclear facilities, WSJ reported.
Several bodies found inside train near US-Mexico border
Multiple bodies were discovered inside a Union Pacific cargo train in Laredo, Texas, on Sunday afternoon.
One cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus; another develops symptoms
Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-infected MV Hondius cruise ship began flying home aboard military and government flights on Sunday after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands.
2 Indians on hantavirus-hit ship evacuated to Netherlands
Two Indian crew members aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius have been evacuated to the Netherlands after a hantavirus outbreak.
Trump to visit China on May 13-15
United States President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13-15, Beijing confirmed on Monday.
Munir threatens India of 'painful' retaliation year after Op Sindoor
Pakistan's Chief of Defense Staff and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has issued a fresh warning to India on the first anniversary of the 2025 conflict between the two countries that lasted for four days.
Trump calls Iran's ceasefire response 'totally unacceptable'
United States President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's ceasefire response, which was sent through Pakistani mediators.
Pakistan: Suicide attack kills 14 police officers
The death toll from a suicide attack on a security post in northwest Pakistan has risen to 14 police officers, authorities said. The attack was claimed by a self-proclaimed breakaway group of the Pakistan Taliban.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Canary Islands; no docking yet
The MV Hondius cruise ship, which has been linked to a hantavirus outbreak, has reached Tenerife in the Canary Islands.
US: Flight hits pedestrian on runway; causes engine fire
A Frontier Airlines flight from Denver International Airport (DEN) in Colorado, United States of America, to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) met with a tragic incident on Friday night.
Putin says war in Ukraine 'coming to an end'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he believes the ongoing conflict in Ukraine is nearing its conclusion.
Why US has removed highly enriched uranium from Venezuela
The US Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has successfully removed all remaining highly enriched uranium from a research reactor in Venezuela.
US sanctions 10 entities for aiding Iran's military efforts
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies, including those from China and Hong Kong.
US-Iran talks likely to resume in Pakistan next week: Report
The United States and Iran are likely to resume negotiations in Islamabad next week.
Trump announces 3-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war
United States President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The truce will be effective from May 9 to May 11, coinciding with Russia's Victory Day celebrations.
China admits providing technical support to Pakistan during 'Operation Sindoor'
China has confirmed its on-ground technical support to Pakistan during India's last year's "Operation Sindoor," a military operation against terror-related sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Measles outbreak in Bangladesh: Death toll exceeds 300
Bangladesh is currently facing a severe measles outbreak, with the death toll rising to over 300.
Iran retains 70% missiles, can outlast blockade for months: CIA
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has reportedly assessed that Iran can endure the American blockade for three to four months.
2 Indian crew aboard hantavirus-hit ship; 3 passengers dead
A rare hantavirus outbreak on the Dutch expedition cruise ship MV Hondius has left three passengers dead and eight others infected or suspected to be infected.
UAE air defenses responding to Iranian missile attack: Report
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence announced on Friday that its air defenses are "actively engaging" in response to a missile and drone attack.
Trump's 10% global tariffs ruled illegal by US trade court
A United States trade court has ruled that President Donald Trump's 10% global tariffs are unjustified under a 1970s law.
US, Iran weigh ceasefire; Hormuz, nuclear talks remain unresolved
The United States and Iran are reportedly in talks over a short-term agreement that could lead to a ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping, and further negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program.
40 passengers left hantavirus-stricken cruise ship without contact tracing
Dozens of passengers disembarked from a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak on April 24 without contact tracing, AP reported. They left the ship almost two weeks after the first passenger died on board.
US, Iran reach agreement to gradually reopen Hormuz: Report
The United States and Iran have reportedly reached an agreement to ease the American naval blockade of Iran in exchange for a gradual reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Alleged suicide note written by Epstein unsealed
A United States federal judge has unsealed an alleged suicide note written by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Hantavirus outbreak spreads to Europe as cruise returnee tests positive
A hantavirus outbreak has reached Europe after a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for the virus back home, authorities announced on Wednesday.
US-Iran have had 'good talks over last 24 hours': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has expressed optimism over ongoing negotiations with Iran, saying that "good talks" have taken place in the last 24 hours, Axios reported.