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Russian Drone Strikes Injure 10 in Kharkiv
Russian forces launched drone strikes on Kharkiv early Sunday, injuring at least 10 people, including a bakery delivery truck driver who was hospitalized.
US Strategy Unclear to Its Own Officials, Says Akraminia
A representative stated that U.S. strategy is unclear even to its own officials, citing remarks by the president and actions of Central Command.
US Could Target More Iranian Nuclear Sites Beyond Pickaxe Mountain, WSJ Reports
If President Trump expands strikes, Washington may target additional nuclear facilities in Iran beyond Pickaxe Mountain, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing former officials and experts.
Iran Claims Full Control of Strait of Hormuz, Stops Six Ships
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they forced six vessels to halt in the strategic waterway after warnings, asserting 'full control' over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and Oman hold talks on Strait of Hormuz, no change in vessel traffic
Iranian and Omani officials held productive discussions in Tehran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, with ongoing technical and political dialogue. Navigation traffic through the strategic waterway remains unchanged.
Ukraine's Sybiha Solidarity with Bahrain After Iran Attacks
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha expressed solidarity with Bahrain over Iranian attacks in a phone call with his Bahraini counterpart on Sunday.
UK PM Burnham Vows to Defend National Interests in Talks with Trump
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he will defend national interests and challenge US President Donald Trump if necessary, following an initial warm call.
Pause in US-Iran Strikes Signals De-escalation, Official Says
An anonymous official described a halt in U.S. strikes and Iranian retaliatory attacks on neighboring countries hosting American forces as a positive signal for de-escalation efforts.
US and Iran Explore Interim Ceasefire to Ease Hormuz Transit Restrictions
Negotiators are discussing a compromise that would see Iran oversee vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz with fewer shipping restrictions, according to AP.
Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv and Grain Ship in Black Sea
Overnight attacks caused fires in Kyiv and hit a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, while Russian drones struck a Palau-flagged grain vessel leaving Odesa.
Weekend Markets: Modest Gains for Stocks, Oil Drops Sharply
Global stock indices edged higher while crude oil tumbled over 3.5%.
Japanese PM Takaichi to Face Opposition Grilling After Divisive Bill Passes
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set for tough questioning from opposition lawmakers after her coalition narrowly passed a controversial bill at the close of the parliamentary session.
Kuwait Condemns Houthi Attack on Saudi-Linked Vessel in Red Sea
Kuwait's government denounced the latest Houthi strike on a commercial ship with Saudi ties as a flagrant breach of international law and a menace to maritime security and global trade.
Oman-Iran Talks Conclude in Tehran with 'Progress Made'
An Omani delegation left Tehran on Saturday after talks described as useful, with technical and political consultations set to continue.
Iran says it held talks on safe shipping principles in Strait of Hormuz
Iran announced discussions with a neighboring coastal state on managing safe passage of shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and Oman Advance Talks on Strait of Hormuz Shipping Safety
Iran said on Sunday it had made progress in discussions with Oman on mechanisms for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, noting vessel traffic remains unchanged.
China Establishes Third National Shale Oil Demonstration Zone, Output Exceeds 700,000 Tonnes
China’s first continental faulted lake basin shale oil zone at Shengli Jiyang oilfield in Shandong reached annual output over 700,000 tonnes in 2025, marking the country’s third national-level demonstration area.
U.S. Consumers Shift Grocery Habits Amid Highest Food Inflation in 50 Years
American households are increasingly trading down to cheaper brands and private-label products after the sharpest rise in food prices in nearly five decades.
Trump Delays Major Military Escalation, Naval Blockade Continues
U.S. President Trump has held off on authorizing a major military escalation, with no additional strikes ordered, while the naval blockade remains in place.
South Korea eyes new trade deal with South America, critical minerals cooperation
President Lee Jae Myung said relations are entering a 'new phase,' with Seoul seeking to advance trade agreement talks and critical minerals cooperation with the region's trading bloc.
Global stock market cap hits 137% of GDP, near all-time high
The ratio of global equity market capitalization to GDP has climbed to 137%, matching the peak seen during the 2021 meme stock frenzy. The surge is fueled by a record $166 trillion total market cap, with AI playing a key role.
Wildfires Rage Across Western Europe, Forcing Over 250,000 to Flee
Deadly wildfires sweeping through Spain and France have killed at least one person and displaced more than 250,000 as emergency crews struggle to contain the blazes amid extreme weather.
China's Weekly LNG Imports Surge to 22-Month High, Up 137% WoW
China's weekly LNG deliveries jumped 137% week-over-week to nearly 2.0 million metric tons, the highest in 22 months, amid stockpiling by the world's largest importer.
China's Central Bank Injects $14.8B, Largest MLF Operation in 5 Months
The People’s Bank of China injected $14.8 billion via its one-year MLF, the largest such operation in five months, alongside earlier reverse repos totaling $103.3 billion, bringing total liquidity support to its highest since February.