The White House declares the Iran war over to avoid a 60-day congressional deadline, despite an ongoing naval blockade and high regional tension following the April 7 ceasefire.
The U.S. has spent $25 billion on military operations against Iran since Feb 28. Defense officials say munitions are the primary expense as "Operation Epic Fury" continues without a set end date.
Myanmar’s junta has transferred Aung San Suu Kyi to house arrest. While state media signals a policy shift, her son, Kim Aris, remains skeptical of the unverified reports and outdated images.
More than 3,000 people have been killed in Iran’s protests, rights groups say, as authorities tighten security and keep internet access near blackout levels.
A.R. Rahman’s suggestion that communal factors may explain his reduced Bollywood presence has drawn pushback from leading figures in India’s music industry.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has presented her Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump, seeking US support amid Venezuela’s leadership crisis.
The White House says Iran has suspended nearly 800 planned executions after pressure from Donald Trump, as protests continue and rights groups report thousands killed.
The United States warned the UN Security Council that “all options are on the table” to stop violence in Iran, reaffirming support for protesters amid sharp exchanges with Tehran.
