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U.S. officials downplayed speculation that distracted air traffic controllers caused a deadly collision between an Air Canada Bombardier and a fire truck at LaGuardia; two pilots died and investigators continue probing.
The Pentagon issued a revised media-credentialing policy after a judge struck down its previous rules; The New York Times says the new policy still violates the court order and will sue again.
After bombing in Beirut’s Dahiyeh, Palestinian refugee Dalal Dawali fled to Beddawi camp, highlighting renewed displacement and pressure on Lebanon’s refugee communities.
Preservation groups have asked a federal court to block the Trump administration’s reconstruction of the Kennedy Center, escalating a dispute over Washington’s architecture and presidential authority.
Epic Games will lay off more than 1,000 employees as Fortnite engagement weakens and the company cites industry-wide slower growth, softer spending and tougher economics—not AI.
Oil near $100 a barrel has renewed questions about U.S. monetary policy as the Fed weighs inflation risks against a cooling job market; Chicago Fed president Austan Goolsbee discussed the implications on PBS.
PBS reports that Jakarta, home to about 42 million people, is sinking rapidly as climate-driven sea-level rise collides with intensive development and land-subsidence pressures.
A New Mexico jury found Meta liable for endangering children on Facebook and Instagram, ordering the company to pay US$375 million after a six-week trial where the state sought US$2.2 billion.
Former Biden officials told a Carnegie Endowment event that President Trump’s second-term China policy lacks a coherent strategy, echoing problems from his first term and raising concerns about global economic and diplomatic effects.
The South China Morning Post’s Open Dialogue featured Gary Liu and Liu Xiaochun discussing stablecoins, contrasting China and US approaches and noting Hong Kong’s expected policy moves.
Chef Daniel Boulud has opened Terrace Boulud, a rooftop brasserie at Landmark Prince’s in Central Hong Kong, featuring a French-meets-Cantonese dim sum menu and a 300-label wine list.
Art Basel Hong Kong opens with new curated sector Echoes and the Asia debut of Zero 10 for digital art; SCMP highlights nine artists to watch, including Aya Shalkar and Uuriintuya Dagvasambuu.
President Trump said the U.S. may soon be “winding down” its three-and-a-half-week air campaign in Iran, though several of the five goals he listed remain undefined or unmet.
A New Mexico jury found Meta’s platforms harmful to children’s mental health and in violation of state consumer protection law, a key early victory in mounting social media litigation.
Al Jazeera reports Elbit Systems has seen rapid growth as conflicts intensify across Iran, Palestine and Lebanon, illustrating how regional wars boost defence-industry demand.
Iran’s choke on the Strait of Hormuz forced Gulf exporters to divert shipments and is increasing interest in Arctic energy supplies and northern shipping routes as alternative options.
TSA workers working without pay amid a U.S. government shutdown have led to long security lines and staffing shortages at major airports, prompting experts to warn of a broader air travel crisis.
Minnesota sued the Trump administration to gain access to evidence needed for independent investigations into three shootings by federal officers, naming victims Renee Good and Alex Pretti.
President Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the U.S. has “achieved regime change” in Iran, a terse claim that could affect diplomacy, regional stability, and global markets.
A building in Bnei Brak collapsed after Israeli authorities said it was struck by an Iranian missile, an incident that could mark a significant escalation in regional tensions.