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San Francisco police arrested a 20-year-old man after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's residence early Friday. No one was injured, and OpenAI confirmed it is cooperating with authorities as the investigation continues.
Oil prices have surged past $103 a barrel after US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, following the collapse of ceasefire talks between the US and Iran. The move has injected turmoil into financial markets, with Asian stocks falling and analysts warning of sustained high energy prices.
Anthropic’s new AI model, Mythos, has uncovered thousands of software vulnerabilities, prompting emergency meetings among finance ministers, central bankers, and bank chiefs. The company has restricted access to a select group of firms while launching Project Glasswing to patch flaws before public release.
Reports from Reuters, carried by multiple outlets, indicate that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is recovering from severe facial and leg injuries sustained in the airstrike that killed his father. He remains engaged in state affairs via audio conferencing, though his public absence has fueled speculation about his capacity to lead.
The United States and Iran concluded marathon talks in Islamabad on Sunday without an agreement, with US Vice President JD Vance saying Iran chose not to accept Washington's terms. Iranian officials countered that no one expected a deal in a single session, blaming 'excessive demands' from the US. The outcome leaves a fragile two-week ceasefire hanging in the balance as both sides weigh next steps.
US service members are increasingly seeking discharge as conscientious objectors, with a 1,000% surge in calls to the GI Rights Hotline and over 80 new cases in March alone. The US-Israel war on Iran, including the bombing of a girls' school, has been a key motivator, according to the Centre on Conscience and War.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari, the first Iranian American Democrat in Congress, has accused President Trump of being an 'evil' and 'mentally unstable' leader and called for his removal via the 25th Amendment. Her remarks came as a group of Iranian American women released a letter demanding an end to the U.S.–Israeli war on Iran, which they say is causing devastation and undermining democracy.
A massive backlog of vessels has formed near the Strait of Hormuz, with nearly 3,200 ships waiting for safe passage following a US-Iran ceasefire announcement. The situation has drawn NATO involvement, as Washington seeks allied commitments to ensure navigation safety. Talks between the US and Iran are expected to begin in Islamabad.
As the US and Iran prepare for direct negotiations in Islamabad, the spotlight falls on Iran's delegation leaders: Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The talks, beginning Saturday, come amid heightened military tensions and a fragile ceasefire.
Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a fraction of normal levels days after a US-Iran ceasefire was announced. Tracking data shows only a handful of vessels transiting daily, with Iran asserting control through tolls and routing requirements, while the US accuses Tehran of not honoring the agreement.
A US federal judge ruled that the Pentagon is defying a court order to restore press access to its headquarters, calling the department's revised policy a 'blatant attempt to circumvent a lawful order.' The Pentagon says it will appeal the earlier ruling, while press advocates argue the restrictions undermine transparency.
Israel has vowed to press its military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, even as a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran hangs in the balance. Iranian officials warn the strikes violate the truce and could derail upcoming negotiations, while the US and Israel insist Lebanon was never part of the deal. International condemnation grows as the death toll in Lebanon climbs.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly considered withdrawing from NATO over European allies' refusal to join the US-Israeli war on Iran. The rift has sparked concerns about the alliance's future, though some sources suggest Trump's threats may be bluster.
President Donald Trump met NATO chief Mark Rutte amid reports he is considering punishing allies who declined to support the US war with Iran, including moving US troops. Rutte acknowledged Trump's disappointment while defending European contributions.
Investigative reports by The Intercept allege the Pentagon has undercounted U.S. casualties in the Iran conflict, citing discrepancies in official counts and missing names from the Defense Casualty Analysis System. The Pentagon has not responded to these claims, which come as a fragile ceasefire holds.
The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire after 40 days of conflict, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claiming a decisive military victory and asserting that Iran 'begged' for the pause. The deal, announced by President Trump, comes amid reports of thousands of deaths and significant damage to Iranian military infrastructure, though the terms of a lasting agreement remain unclear.
The Pentagon has said US forces are 'maximally postured' to restart combat operations against Iran if a two-week ceasefire expires without a deal, as President Trump warned of renewed bombing. Talks in Islamabad, mediated by Pakistan, have so far failed to yield an agreement, with Washington maintaining a naval blockade and Tehran proposing a 10-point plan.
The Pentagon says Iran's military has been rendered ineffective for years to come, framing the campaign as a limited success; analysts see a broader shift in US doctrine toward small, integrated partnerships, with Israel at the center.
President Donald Trump has threatened 50% tariffs on any country supplying weapons to Iran, a move experts say faces legal hurdles after the Supreme Court limited use of IEEPA. The announcement comes as the US and Iran begin a two-week ceasefire and prepare for peace talks.
As the US and Israel continue their campaign against Iran, analysts say Beijing is closely studying Washington's military tactics, strengths, and vulnerabilities. The conflict provides rare insights into US wartime resilience, with implications for China's strategic planning, including any potential confrontation over Taiwan.