Spain’s prime minister is packing his bags for Beijing once more, marking his fourth trip to China in just a few years. While many European leaders follow America’s lead on China, he’s sticking to his own path, even when it clashes with U. S. President Trump. Spain sees China as a key partner for gr
When the Iran ceasefire cooled oil prices, markets reacted fast. Stocks in Europe jumped to their biggest single-day gain in years. Bitcoin inched up, but two privacy-focused coins left it behind—Zcash climbed nearly 60% in a week, while Dash rose almost 47%. Most privacy coins moved higher too, but
The week started with a shock: Melania Trump, usually silent about politics, stepped forward to deny ties with Jeffrey Epstein and called for a hearing on his victims. Her words came out of nowhere, sparking speculation that she might be trying to protect her husband’s image or to signal a new stanc
Pakistan is playing host to yet another round of talks between Iran and the US, but this time the spotlight is on details most overlook. The real drama isn’t in the meeting rooms—it’s in the gaps between what each side says they want and what they’re willing to give up. Iran enters these talks with
Another NCAA basketball season wrapped up Monday when Michigan beat UConn 6-3 in a tight final game. This was big news for the Big Ten, marking their first men’s basketball championship in nearly 30 years. Meanwhile, Illinois, a top contender just days before, got eliminated in the semifinals. This
The United States plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon, President Trump said on Friday. He did not give details but warned that the move will be difficult. Trump also mentioned help from other nations, though he did not name them. He said that “other countries use the strait … and they’ll he
Binance has offered about 1, 000 employees in the United Arab Emirates the chance to relocate temporarily to cities such as Hong Kong, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok because of growing tensions in the region. The company said it wanted to give staff flexibility while keeping operations smooth, as i
In a recent study, experts examined fresh video and photos of attacks in Lamerd, Iran. The evidence suggests that the bombs were U. S. Precision Strike Missiles, or PrSMs. Earlier reports had said they might be Iranian missiles instead. The U. S. army denied that it fired any missiles at Lamerd on
The world faces long‑term wars, wild weather and shrinking budgets. When schools are shut in these times, the damage goes far beyond classrooms. Families may send children to work or pull girls out early; lost learning turns into a skills gap, then unemployment, and eventually social unrest. Beca
The United States and Iran were set to meet in Islamabad on Saturday, hoping to stop a war that began six weeks ago. The U. S. team, led by Vice President J. D. Vance and including former envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, had just finished refueling in Paris before heading to Pakistan. Iran’s g
