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Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with senior Trump administration officials at the White House, with both sides describing the talks as constructive. The meeting comes as the new Mythos AI model raises alarms about cyberattacks, especially in the banking sector.
President Donald Trump announced his administration's review of UFO-related material found 'many very interesting documents,' with initial releases expected shortly. The review follows his February directive to declassify UFO files, and comes amid ongoing Pentagon investigations that have found no evidence of extraterrestrial technology.
Pope Leo XIV, on his first visit to Cameroon's restive English-speaking northwest, condemned war and criticized 'tyrants' who exploit resources and manipulate religion for gain. The pontiff's remarks come amid ongoing violence in Cameroon, where over 6,000 civilians have been killed since 2016, and as he faces public criticism from US President Donald Trump.
House Democrats have introduced six articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of 'high crimes and misdemeanors' for waging an unauthorized war on Iran. The resolution, led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari, also cites alleged war crimes and the use of Signal for classified discussions. The move faces slim chances in the Republican-controlled House.
Estonia's defense minister says the US has suspended ammunition supplies until the end of the conflict with Iran, affecting HIMARS and Javelin systems. Reuters reports that several European countries, including Baltic and Scandinavian states, have been informed of delays due to depleted US arsenals.
The Trump administration has launched a coordinated campaign against alleged Chinese intellectual property theft in artificial intelligence, threatening action against companies using 'distillation' techniques. The move reflects a broader shift in US policy from AI safety to national security competition as experts warn the technological gap between the two superpowers has narrowed dramatically.
The US House of Representatives voted 213-214 against a war powers resolution that would have limited President Trump's ability to wage war with Iran. The vote showed increased Democratic unity against the conflict, with three Democrats who previously opposed a similar measure now supporting it, while only one Republican backed the resolution. The House defeat came a day after a similar measure failed in the Senate.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the military blockade of Iran's ports will persist indefinitely and that the US is prepared to strike Iranian energy infrastructure if no nuclear deal is reached. A Pakistani delegation is in Tehran to coordinate talks, while Iran warns the blockade could end the current pause in fighting.
Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful message in Cameroon, denouncing leaders who spend billions on war and exploit religion to justify conflict, in the backdrop of his public feud with US President Donald Trump. The pope also presided over an interfaith peace meeting in Bamenda, a region scarred by a decade-long separatist insurgency.
The US military has begun enforcing a naval blockade on all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports, aiming to halt the country's oil trade, which was valued at around $45 billion in 2025. The move follows the collapse of US-Iran peace talks. In response, Iran has proposed a new initiative through Pakistani mediators to reopen the strategic waterway, while analysts warn of potential retaliation via the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
The United States and Iran have opened face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad, marking the highest-level direct engagement between the two countries in decades. The talks, facilitated by Pakistan, aim to end the weeks-long conflict as a two-week ceasefire holds, with key issues including Iran's enriched uranium and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US is deploying more than 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East before the end of April, according to US officials cited by The Washington Post. The move comes as a two-week ceasefire with Iran is set to expire on April 22, and as Washington continues a naval blockade of Iranian maritime trade.
The Pentagon is reportedly considering new strikes or ground operations against Iran if a ceasefire fails, as tensions persist following the February 28 start of US-Israeli military action. Iranian officials have vowed decisive retaliation, while experts caution that a full-scale invasion would be catastrophic for Washington.
According to the Iran War Cost Tracker, the US has spent over $51.2 billion in 46 days of military operations against Iran. The conflict has also caused economic losses in Saudi Arabia and raised concerns about oil prices, while officials and experts question the effectiveness of the campaign.
A leaked proposal to grant US military aircraft broad overflight access to Indonesian airspace has ignited domestic concerns over Jakarta's strategic independence. Indonesia's defence ministry acknowledges the plan as a draft, while the foreign ministry warns of entanglement in foreign conflicts.
US Vice-President JD Vance has urged the Vatican to focus on morality and let President Trump handle public policy, responding to Pope Leo's criticism of the Iran war as 'absurd and inhuman violence.' The pope said he does not fear the administration and will keep speaking out. Vance also faced a heckler at a Turning Point USA event.
The US Central Command reports that its naval blockade of Iranian ports is fully implemented, with no ships able to pass in the first 24 hours and six merchant vessels turned back. The blockade applies to all nations' vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, while freedom of navigation is maintained for non-Iranian traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions remain high as Iran's economy is heavily reliant on seaborne trade, and diplomatic talks between the US and Iran appear stalled.
The US Navy has blockaded Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Tehran, drawing condemnation from Iran's UN ambassador and impacting global oil markets. Reports detail interdictions, covert oil transfers, and the blockade's economic toll.
US President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure after it drew criticism from Christian leaders and conservative supporters. Trump said the image, posted on Truth Social, was meant to show him as a doctor. The incident comes amid an escalating feud with Pope Leo XIV over the pope's stance on the war in Iran.
The US Navy has begun blockading Iranian ports, tightening global oil supplies and pushing prices above $100 a barrel. The move aims to pressure Tehran into accepting US terms to end the war, but Iran has condemned it as illegal. Analysts warn of significant economic repercussions for Iran and potential global ripple effects.