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Trump uninjured after security threat at White House correspondents dinner

There did not immediately appear to be any injuries, and one law-enforcement official said a shooter opened fire

Trump's renewed crypto push fails to stop his memecoin's deep slide

In his speech, Trump reiterated support for passing the crypto market-structure legislation known as the Clarity Act, which has stalled in Congress

Iran sent new offers 10 minutes after US team's Pak trip cancelled: Trump

Trump said he cancelled the latest rounds of negotiations with Iran because it was "a lot of travelling" and because his negotiators, weren't meeting with the leaders of Iran

Chinese FM Wang Yi visits Myanmar, meets military-backed president

China, which has major geopolitical and economic interests in Myanmar, is Myanmar's biggest trading partner and a longstanding ally

'We have all the cards': Trump cancels US negotiators' Pakistan trip

The development came shortly after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi concluded his visit to Pakistan

Araghchi leaves Islamabad, conveys Tehran's demands to end war to Pakistan

Aragchi's visit comes amid regional tensions and efforts by Islamabad to facilitate a second round of talks between the United States and Iran

Macron says EU's defence push aims to strengthen Nato, not replace it

Emmanuel Macron said Europe mustn't act to weaken NATO, which connects the continent with its American ally

Iran's foreign minister Araghchi meets Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir

First round of US-Iran talks held failed to produce a breakthrough, prompting a flurry of diplomatic efforts by host Pakistan to cool tensions and revive hopes for another round of dialogue

China hints fourth aircraft carrier may be nuclear-powered in new video

The video also highlighted China's "blue-water" navy capable of deep-sea operations, including footage from real-life drills in the western Pacific far from home and the use of advanced equipment

US says it's hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open Hormuz

The US has also blockaded Iran's ports, seized ships tied to Tehran and planned to take part in a second round of ceasefire talks in Pakistan this weekend

Luxury giants slump as West Asia demand seizes up due to prolonged war

Shoppers in the West Asia are some of the world's biggest spenders, splashing out at retail hubs like Dubai and other luxury destinations including Paris and Milan

Bangladesh issues nationwide security alert over possible militant attacks

Alert was issued after the recent arrest of a banned militant outfit operative, Istiak Ahmed Sami alias Abu Bakkar, who was allegedly in contact with two dismissed military personnel

Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran int'l airport amid peace effort

Flightradar24, a flight tracking platform, showed that at least three Istanbul-bound flights departed Saturday morning

No clarity on US-Iran peace talks as Islamabad stays under lockdown

For residents, uncertainty has become the hardest part as this is the second lockdown in Islamabad in recent weeks

Jet fuel shortages could make summer travel 'total mess', push fares higher

Facing sky-high fuel costs linked to the war in Iran, airlines are cutting routes and raising prices; European vacations are looking a lot less affordable

US interventions in Iran, Venezuela driven by oil: Russian foreign minister

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused US of oil-driven interventions, slammed 'dominance' doctrine

Republicans introduce bill for 3-year pause on H-1B visas in US Congress

Congressman Eli Crane from Arizona introduced the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026, which was co-sponsored by seven other Republican lawmakers

Disapproval of Trump hits highest level of second term amid Iran war

The president's weakening poll numbers come as the war in Iran has driven up gas prices, and more Americans are expressing concerns about the economy

US escalates rhetoric against Iran as blockade pressure intensifies

As the blockade deepens and rhetoric intensifies, the path forward remains uncertain, with both sides signaling resolve in a standoff that could shape regional security dynamics in the months ahead

Elon Musk drops fraud claims against OpenAI, Altman ahead of trial

US District Judge agreed to Musk's request to 'streamline' the case, leaving just two claims to proceed to trial of the 26 included in his November 2024 complaint