South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money
The woman has been sentenced to a year in jail for laundering money for her son who is imprisoned in Cambodia.
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U.S. imposes military blockade of Iranian ports on Strait of Hormuz
A U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz took effect at 10 a.m. EDT. It was not immediately clear if the U.S. Navy ships had begun their operation. On Sunday, Mr. Trump, in a Truth Social post, said that he had instructed the Navy to “seek and interdict every vessel in…
Indonesia, US sign ‘major’ defence cooperation agreement | Military News
Signing of defence partnership follows reports that Washington is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for US military planes. US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has hailed the establishment of a “major defence cooperation partnership” with Indonesia, saying it underscores the “strength and potential” of ties with Jakarta to maintain stability in the Asia Pacific region….
Asia markets mostly rise amid hopes of a U.S-Iran deal, China data in focus
A cargo ship is loading and unloading foreign trade containers at Qingdao Port in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China on July 28, 2025. CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened mostly higher Tuesday, amid hopes that a deal between Washington and Tehran was still possible even as the U.S. blockades Iranian shipments…
Britney Spears encouraged by people close to her to get help after arrest, source says
Britney Spears voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility after several people close to her encouraged her to do so, according to a source familiar with the situation. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Spears, 44, was arrested in March on suspicion of driving under the…
BBC joins paramedics on duty in Lebanon after Israeli air strikes
The BBC’s Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins paramedics on duty in Nabatieh, Lebanon – a city that was once vibrant, but is now abandoned. In Lebanon, one in five people have been forced to leave their homes since fighting renewed in March. At one ruined ambulance station, a paramedic shows where a colleague was…
Trump calls Pope Leo “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy”
President Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV in a lengthy social media post Sunday night, calling the pontiff “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.” Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and has previously made statements at odds with other priorities of the Trump administration, such as the ongoing crackdown…
Trump says Iran wants ‘peace deal’ but insists on ‘no nukes’ | US-Israel war on Iran
NewsFeed US President Donald Trump says Iran wants to make a peace deal “very badly” after talks in Islamabad ended without agreement, insisting any framework hinges on Tehran agreeing never to develop a nuclear weapon. Published On 13 Apr 202613 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on…
BlackRock raises view on U.S. stocks on belief that war is over, profits are up
A sign is posted on the exterior of a BlackRock office on Jan. 15, 2026 in San Francisco, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Asset management giant BlackRock raised its outlook for U.S. stocks, reasoning that contained impacts from the Iran war and strong corporate earnings will create a favorable backdrop for domestic equities. The…
Colorado Avalanche coach suffers facial fractures after being hit with a puck
The Colorado Avalanche’s head coach will not travel with the team this week due to sustaining injuries after being hit with a puck during a game over the weekend. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Coach Jared Bednar will stay at home as the team travels…