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In a statement, US Treasury said it remains ready to take economic action against Irans military industrial base so Tehran cannot reconstitute its production capacity and project power outside its borders

Oil edged higher, with investors weighing whether renewed clashes would derail the fragile ceasefire; Brent crude settled around $101 a barrel, but still notched a weekly drop of about 6%

As both sides exchanged accusations of violating the ceasefire, oil prices climbed and concerns grew over global shipping disruptions, regional security and the future of nuclear negotiations

Iran condemned the strikes, while the UAE reported fresh missile and drone attacks

They said that this ruling is a crucial reminder that Trump's global tariffs violated WTO rules, and their striking down by US courts is a positive signal for multilateral trade norms

The Denmark-based Alliance of Democracies Foundation, which commissioned the survey, noted that the US was frequently identified as the greatest threat to the world, following Russia and Israel

Officials said around 2,700 passport holders could be affected immediately, with the programme later expanding to include anyone owing more than USD 2,500 under a 1996 law

Trumps latest remarks suggest a possible extension of his earlier tariff threat on EU autos following a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen

While no US ships were hit, both sides reported exchanges of fire in and around key locations, raising concerns over the stability of a fragile ceasefire

A divided three-judge panel held that the tariffs exceeded presidential authority under the law and were unauthorised by law, siding with small businesses that challenged the measures

A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held since April 8

Geneva sees the United Nations presence fade

One-page memo omits key US demands on nuclear programme, opening Hormuz

Beyond media, he was known for his billion-dollar philanthropic contributions and conservation efforts, including wildlife protection and land preservation initiatives

The Pope rejected Trumps claims and urged that criticism be made truthfully.

Draft memorandum of understanding could set stage for nuclear negotiations, Axios reports.

The move, backed by warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, signals tighter control over one of the worlds most critical energy routes

The biotech entrepreneur enters the general election with strong financial backing and national visibility following his 2024 presidential bid, positioning himself as a major contender in a state that has recently leaned Republican

The move is unusual, as briefing duties are typically handled by the press secretary rather than a senior cabinet official

The dispute comes just ahead of US Secretary of State Marco Rubios planned visit to the Vatican, potentially complicating diplomatic efforts

Trump also pointed to diplomatic efforts involving Pakistan and other countries, saying the pause would provide time to finalise and sign a potential agreement.

The OPEC producer is offering discounts to official prices of as much as $33.40 a barrel for its flagship Basrah Medium crude, according to a notice from state oil marketer SOMO seen by Bloomberg News

The IPEF was launched jointly by the US and other Indo-Pacific partner countries

A CII report released in 2023 had pegged Indian investments in the US in the range of $40 billion, which had led to the creation of 4.25 lakh jobs

In a Court of International Trade order last week, the agency was expected to start refunds around May 11