International

The U.S. has sanctioned Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal and several Hong Kong firms for illicitly trading Iranian oil. Beijing rejects the "long-arm jurisdiction" as geopolitical tensions escalate.

The US plans to pull 5,000 troops from Germany after President Trump criticized Chancellor Merz’s stance on Iran. Disagreements over NATO spending and the Strait of Hormuz drive the withdrawal.

The USS Gerald R. Ford has left the Middle East after 10 months, following a fire incident. The U.S. naval blockade continues amid tensions and a shaky ceasefire with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

A Harvard study found AI outperforms doctors in emergency diagnoses, reaching 82% accuracy with detailed data. Experts say AI will transform care as a collaborative "second opinion" tool.

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.