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Following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, social media users are calling for a boycott of Neutrogena over claims the brand ended its partnership with her after she spoke publicly about postpartum depression. Neutrogena has acknowledged making her feel "unsupported" and pledged investment in postpartum support.
US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner has reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon, outlining core conditions for any deal, as the 60-day framework from June lapses unresolved. The collapse of that memorandum has left tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and uranium enrichment unresolved, with Tehran not yet deciding on direct talks.
Indian jazz guitarist Pritesh Walia was detained by U.S. immigration authorities for 14 days and released on bond, describing the experience as 'scared, hopeless, and completely broken.' The detention occurred amid heightened immigration enforcement, and Walia is obligated to leave the U.S. by 2025, according to ICE.
Asian shares were flat on Monday as investors awaited details of threatened U.S. sanctions on Iran and braced for Nvidia's quarterly results. The Canadian dollar dipped amid a looming trade war, and gold prices climbed toward a record monthly gain.
India made E20 the sole petrol grade from April 2026 after hitting its 20% ethanol blending target years early. Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran has urged restoring E10 for older vehicles, while officials say there is no such plan and defend the programme on energy-security grounds amid consumer complaints and contamination questions.
Oil prices steadied above $91 per barrel on Thursday as investors weighed the outlook for the US-Iran conflict and shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent and WTI benchmarks have risen for four straight sessions, supported by geopolitical tensions and supply concerns.
President Trump told reporters he has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying the two leaders understand each other and that his approach is making the region safer. He also addressed reducing joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the relationship.
Gold prices rose for a third session as expectations of a US rate hike faded, with investors eyeing Fed minutes for policy clues. Treasury yields stabilized and the dollar weakened, while geopolitical tensions with Iran supported safe-haven demand.
Iran's foreign minister said Tehran pushed the war with the US to force a ceasefire on its own terms, claiming victory in both war and diplomacy. Meanwhile, Egypt seeks to revive US-Iran talks, France and Saudi Arabia plan alternative trade routes, and the US warns of unprecedented economic pressure.
A landmark federal trial against Meta begins in Oakland, California, with four states seeking $200 billion in damages over alleged addictive design and privacy violations harming minors. The case is part of a 29-state coalition, with Meta denying the allegations and citing its teen safety record.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will make a two-day visit to South Korea starting Wednesday, meeting with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and President Lee Jae Myung. The trip follows President Lee's proposal for multiparty talks to end the Korean War.
Brent crude rose above $90 a barrel after a two-month negotiating window expired without a deal, while a US blockade has sharply reduced Iranian oil flows to China. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to detail new sanctions aimed at isolating Iran. Iranian officials have warned of a more aggressive military stance in the Strait of Hormuz.
As conflicts disrupt key Middle East waterways, China has launched a regular container service via the Arctic's Northern Sea Route, aiming to cut transit times and reduce reliance on chokepoints like Hormuz and Malacca. Experts see the route as a seasonal supplement with geopolitical and environmental caveats.
Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz remain in single digits despite a slight weekend uptick, according to Kpler data, as US-Iran tensions continue to disrupt a key energy chokepoint. While overall traffic edged higher, analysts note a decline in cargo-carrying transits and a rise in sanctioned and Iran-routed vessels.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Seoul on Wednesday for a two-day official visit, holding talks with his South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun and scheduled to meet President Lee Jae Myung and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac. The visit comes amid scaled-back U.S.-South Korean military drills and diplomatic efforts to engage North Korea.
A White House report accusing over 40 countries of helping China evade US tariffs has put Southeast Asian exporters under scrutiny, with analysts warning it may blur legitimate supply-chain diversification. The report also designates Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan as 'Tier III' states, potentially complicating diplomatic ties.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, citing their personal rapport and Pyongyang's 57 nuclear weapons. The announcement follows his decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, drawing mixed reactions from Seoul, Pyongyang, and US lawmakers.
Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz rose slightly on Monday but remained in single digits, according to Kpler shiptracking data. The uptick follows a weekend slowdown attributed to strikes on UAE vessels, as US-Iran peace talks remain stalled.
South Korea's KOSPI pared early gains late Tuesday morning as investors locked in profits amid fading hopes for a U.S.-Iran agreement. Tech stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix led gains, while oil price concerns and global market cues weighed on sentiment.
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab is projected to win the special election primary in the 14th Congressional District, defeating Melissa Hernandez in a race marked by record outside spending. Wahab will serve out the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term and face Hernandez again in November.