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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.
The Pentagon will remove media offices from its headquarters after a federal judge reinstated The New York Times’ press credentials in a lawsuit challenging access restrictions.
President Trump told reporters that Iran “gave us a present” tied to oil and the Strait of Hormuz, calling it proof he’s “talking to the right people,” though he offered no specifics.
The US Supreme Court appeared likely to side with the Trump administration in a case over “metering,” the practice of turning away asylum seekers when US-Mexico crossings are deemed too crowded. The decision could reshape how the US admits and processes asylum claims.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker denied on Monday that Tehran was negotiating with the U.S. to end the war, contradicting Donald Trump’s claim that several Americans were in talks with Iran.
Minnesota sued the U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security, seeking access to evidence after fatal shootings by federal officers during an immigration enforcement surge, alleging the federal government blocked state investigators.
Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has authorized former president Jair Bolsonaro to serve his 27-year sentence at home after the ex-leader was hospitalized for pneumonia on March 13.
Brazil’s Supreme Court authorised former president Jair Bolsonaro to serve an initial 90 days of humanitarian house arrest after treatment for bronchopneumonia, a decision that can be renewed on medical grounds.
Rising inflation measures are reducing the likelihood that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, a shift that could affect borrowing costs and dollar-linked economies like Panama.
Russia fired about 400 drones and launched missile strikes at civilian areas in Ukraine while increasing ground attacks along the front, signaling a renewed spring offensive.
The “Our America Convoy to Cuba,” with more than 650 participants from 33 countries, arrived this weekend carrying tons of aid as the island faces deepening economic and energy crises.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds President Trump’s approval at 36%, down from 40% the prior week, with rising fuel prices and public disapproval over the Iran war cited as key factors.
A partial U.S. government shutdown has prompted hundreds of TSA resignations and thousands of absences, raising questions about why ICE agents are being paid while TSA workers are not.