US Threatens Sanctions Against Shipping Firms Paying Iran Tolls
The US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the BBC.
Conflicts & Security
Cuba Condemns Sanctions as ‘Illegal’
Cuba has called new US sanctions against the country 'illegal and abusive,' according to a BBC report.
California to Begin Ticketing Driverless Cars for Traffic Violations
California will start issuing citations to driverless cars that break traffic laws, according to the state's Department of Motor Vehicles. The new rules, set to go into effect on 1 July, establish a process for police to hold autonomous vehicle manufacturers accountable.
Germany Says US Troop Withdrawal ‘Foreseeable’
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany was 'foreseeable', according to the BBC.
Michael Jackson Biopic Breaks Records Despite Omissions
The Michael Jackson biopic, focusing on his early years, has broken box office records but has faced criticism for omitting key aspects of his life, including the absence of Janet Jackson and several of his siblings. The film is set to release in April 2026 after several delays.
D4vd murder case: Leiche im Kofferraum
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office has filed murder charges against TikTok musician D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, for the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose decomposed body was found in the trunk of his car.
Trump Iran Conflict: War Powers, Peace Talks, and Escalation
U.S. military action against Iran, initiated on February 28, must end by May 1 without congressional approval under the War Powers Resolution, according to DW.com.
US Said Withdrawing 5,000 Troops from Germany Over Iran Tensions
The United States military is reportedly withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany amid ongoing tensions with the country over the US war against Iran, according to media reports.
US Said Withdrawing 5,000 Troops from Germany Over Iran Tensions
The United States military is reportedly withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany amid ongoing tensions with the country over the US war against Iran, according to media reports.
Cuba Says Trump Fresh Sanctions Amount to ‘Collective Punishment’
Cuba’s government has said new sanctions imposed by Donald Trump amount to 'collective punishment,' according to The Guardian.
US Imposes Sanctions on DR Congo Ex-President Kabila
The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group, according to BBC.
What does Chornobyl look like 40 years later?
Forty years after the Chornobyl disaster, the area remains radioactive and shaped by war, according to a recent report from Al Jazeera.
Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack
Five former US officials, including a retired military lawyer, have criticized the Pentagon for not acknowledging potential American involvement in a deadly strike on an Iranian school earlier this year. According to the BBC, the lack of transparency is unusual compared to past incidents.
Iran Offers to Reopen Strait of Hormuz for U.S.-Led Truce
Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its naval blockade and ends the war, according to sources. The offer, conveyed via Pakistan, has not yet been publicly accepted by President Donald Trump.
NATO Rift: How Serious Is the Split?
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering measures against the United Kingdom and Spain after European NATO members refused to join the U.S.-led military action against Iran, according to Al Jazeera.