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North Korea's Naegohyang Women's FC traveled to South Korea for an AFC Women's Champions League semifinal, marking the first such visit in over seven years and sparking cautious optimism about inter-Korean relations. However, Pyongyang's state media downplayed the South Korean venue, and subsequent missile launches underscored persistent tensions, leading South Korean officials to temper expectations.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in Rome for meetings with Pope Leo XIV and Italian leaders, in an effort to ease tensions triggered by President Trump's verbal attacks on the pontiff over his opposition to the US-Israeli war in Iran. The visit also comes amid friction between Washington and Rome over the conflict and its broader implications.
Reports from multiple outlets indicate the Trump administration has decided to cancel the planned deployment of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Germany, a move that has sparked mixed reactions in Europe. While some German politicians welcome the decision, defense officials warn it could widen a capability gap in European deterrence.
Norwegian Football Association President Lise Klaveness has called for the abolition of the FIFA Peace Prize, arguing that awarding such honors is not within FIFA's mandate and risks politicizing the sport. The call follows FIFA's decision to award the inaugural prize to US President Donald Trump in December, which drew criticism from football officials and players, amid concerns about the impact of Trump's policies on African teams and fans.
A senior Iranian military officer said renewed conflict with the United States is likely, hours after President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Tehran's latest negotiating proposal. The war has been on hold since April 8, with one failed round of talks in Pakistan, while tensions remain high over nuclear issues and regional hostilities.
Spirit Airlines has shut down after failing to secure a $500m bailout from the Trump administration, citing rising fuel costs from the US-Israeli war on Iran as a key factor. The collapse left about 17,000 employees jobless and thousands of passengers stranded, with refunds partially processed and other airlines stepping in to help.
US officials say no imminent military action against Cuba is planned, despite President Trump's repeated threats. Washington has offered humanitarian aid and internet access with conditions, while Havana warns of a humanitarian catastrophe and denounces sanctions as collective punishment.
During King Charles III's state visit to the US, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he would encourage the monarch to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a jewel taken from the Indian subcontinent in the 1800s. Mamdani's comments have drawn both attention and criticism, as India has long sought the diamond's return.
Cuba's government has rejected new US sanctions announced by President Donald Trump, calling them 'unilateral coercive measures' and 'collective punishment.' The sanctions target individuals and entities in key sectors of Cuba's economy, and come as Cubans marched in Havana for International Workers' Day.
US President Donald Trump described US Navy operations seizing Iranian oil tankers as 'like pirates,' calling it 'a very profitable business.' Iran's UN envoy accused Washington of 'state piracy,' and Tehran's military adviser warned of consequences. The US maintains a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz.
Spirit Airlines appears closer to a shutdown after a proposed government bailout failed to materialize. The company, which has filed for bankruptcy twice in two years, is struggling with soaring fuel costs and a blocked merger with JetBlue. The Trump administration said it gave the carrier a 'final proposal' for a taxpayer-funded takeover, but no deal has been reached.
The U.S. military-run Civil-Military Coordination Centre near Gaza is reportedly set to be shut by the Trump administration, marking a significant setback for President Trump's Gaza peace plan. The center's responsibilities would be transferred to a U.S.-commanded international security mission, with U.S. troop numbers reduced from around 190 to 40. The Gaza Board of Peace denies the closure, asserting the center remains vital.
Amid conflicting signals from the Trump administration about the end of military operations in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest peace proposal. Meanwhile, Australia announced a $10 billion fuel security package as the economic impact of the war continues to be felt.
President Trump formally notified Congress that hostilities with Iran have terminated due to a ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorization. The move comes as the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline passed, with the administration rejecting the law as unconstitutional and facing criticism from Democrats.
Federal prosecutors have charged Cole Tomas Allen with assaulting a federal officer, alleging he shot a Secret Service agent during an attempted attack on President Trump at the White House correspondents' dinner. The agent survived due to a bulletproof vest. Initial contradictory statements about the shooting have given way to definitive claims, though the investigation continues.
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's latest proposal to end the two-month war, rejecting it as 'totally unacceptable' and warning the ceasefire is on 'massive life support.' The proposal, which reportedly defers nuclear talks until after the conflict ends, has failed to meet U.S. demands, according to officials and reports.
The US Department of Defense has signed agreements with seven leading AI companies—including SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft—to deploy their technologies on classified networks. Anthropic was notably excluded following a dispute over safety guardrails for military use.
The Trump administration has told lawmakers that the US-Iran ceasefire that took effect in early April has effectively ended the war, meaning the president does not need to seek congressional approval before a May 1 deadline. The claim rests on a contested reading of the 1973 War Powers Resolution, and has been challenged by Democrats and legal experts.
The Trump administration has told Congress that hostilities with Iran have 'terminated' due to a ceasefire, arguing the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline for congressional approval no longer applies. The claim has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats and legal experts, who dispute the interpretation.
President Trump hosted the Artemis II crew at the White House, celebrating their historic lunar mission. The event, covered from different angles by international media, highlighted praise for the astronauts while raising questions about NASA's future direction and touching on unrelated policy matters.