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Trump Delays Showdown With Iran After Intensive Diplomatic Effort President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the ceasefire with Iran, giving diplomacy more time just hours before the truce was set to expire. The White House move came after a tense and fast-moving day in which Trump first signaled impatience, then reversed course and backed an … Read more
Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift to it’s pacifist policy Japan’s cabinet approved ending a decades-old ban on exporting lethal military equipments. Recent reports said it includes fighter jets, missiles and warships. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said transfers will be allowed only to countries that use them under the U.N. Charter. … Read more
Angels Legend Garret Anderson, World Series Champion, Dies at 53 Garret Anderson, the quiet power hitter who became one of the most decorated players in Los Angeles Angels history, died on Thursday at the age of 53. The team confirmed the news on Friday. No cause of death has been announced. Anderson spent 15 of … Read more
Child HIV Outbreak in Pakistan Deepens After Hospital Staff Filmed Reusing Needles A government hospital in central Pakistan has come under fresh scrutiny after undercover footage appeared to show staff reusing syringes on children. This hospital at Taunsa sits at the heart of a major HIV outbreak among young patients. Health officials first noted the … Read more
Fearing Hackers, Anthropic Delays Release of new Powerful AI Tool Claude Mythos Anthropic has developed a powerful new artificial intelligence model that experts say could transform cybersecurity. The company has chosen not to release it to the public. This decision comes amid concerns that the technology might allow hackers to launch attacks far more quickly … Read more
South Korea’s Runaway Wolf Neukgu Captured After Nine-Day Search Daejeon city officials confirmed the capture early on Friday morning. The two-year-old wolf, named Neukgu, had been on the run since April 8. This nine-day ordeal drew widespread attention across South Korea and sparked concern for the animal’s safety. Neukgu’s Bold Escape from the Zoo Neukgu … Read more
Katy Perry Faces Australian Police Probe Over Ruby Rose’s Sexual Assault Claim Australian authorities have opened an inquiry after actress Ruby Rose accused singer Katy Perry of sexual assault. The claim dates back to an incident in 2010. Victoria Police confirmed the investigation on Tuesday. This development follows a social media post by Rose. She … Read more
Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader in Beijing Talks China’s President Xi Jinping met Taiwan’s main opposition leader in Beijing on Friday. It has marked a rare high-level exchange that aimed at easing tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Both sides had emphasized on stability and peace, even as political divisions remain deeply entrenched. Cheng Li-wun, who … Read more
Russia-Ukraine Easter Truce Announced Amid Doubts Russia and Ukraine have signaled a temporary pause in hostilities over Orthodox Easter. Vladimir Putin has ordered a ceasefire, while Volodymyr Zelensky responded with cautious openness. The proposed truce is set to begin from Saturday afternoon and continue through Easter Sunday. This truce offers a brief potential reprieve in … Read more
SpaceX IPO Could Launch Elon Musk Into New Trillionaire Orbit SpaceX has confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter, opening the door to one of the biggest stock market listings ever attempted. Reuters reported that the company is seeking a valuation that could top $1.75 trillion, while … Read more