Claims surrounding developments in the Middle East and broader geopolitical dynamics have drawn increased scrutiny, with several reports relying on limited or unverified information.

At 18:32 Washington time, President Donald Trump announced on social media that the U.S. and Iran were “very far along” in reaching a definitive peace agreement and that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire to allow negotiations to continue.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose 50% tariffs on any country supplying weapons to Iran, though it remains unclear whether he has the legal authority to do so.

A former architect, Rex Heuermann, has admitted to killing eight women and dumping their bodies on Long Island’s Gilgo Beach, more than a decade after the grisly discoveries shocked the region and captivated the nation.

Many Americans nearing retirement are choosing to claim Social Security benefits as early as possible, reflecting growing uncertainty about the program’s future.

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) index posted a marginal gain at the close on today after an earlier rally driven by easing geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran crisis.

Somalia is preparing to launch its first offshore oil drilling operation, marking a significant step in its energy sector development.

Global approval of China’s leadership surpassed that of the United States in 2025, marking the widest gap between the two in nearly two decades.

Economist Paul Krugman has warned that a largely overlooked financial trend could pose risks similar to those seen in the 2008 crisis.

Global oil prices fell sharply and stock markets rallied after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Broadcom shares rose in early trading after the company announced two artificial intelligence–related deals involving Google and Anthropic.

Global oil prices swung sharply as markets reacted to a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Taiwan’s Foxconn reported a 29.7% year-on-year increase in first-quarter revenue, driven by strong demand for artificial intelligence products.

The UK government is stepping up efforts to persuade AI company Anthropic to expand its presence in London.

Spain’s pork industry is grappling with losses following an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), raising concerns among farmers and exporters.

The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on former President Donald Trump’s executive order challenging birthright citizenship, in a closely watched case with major constitutional implications.

The Hollywood Reporter this week published an unusually candid look at what is happening across the U.S. media landscape—and it deserves attention.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that the conflict involving Iran could trigger oil and commodity price shocks, keeping inflation elevated and pushing interest rates higher than markets expect.

Jet fuel costs and supplies worldwide are under pressure amid the ongoing US and Israeli conflict with Iran, prompting some airlines to cancel flights.

A beloved pizza chain has revealed why it closed its doors after five decades in business.

OPEC+ has agreed to a modest increase in oil production quotas for May, a largely symbolic move as conflict in the Middle East continues to constrain actual supply.

The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSE) surged to 6,089.91 on Wednesday, climbing 132.04 points or 2.22 percent, as improving sentiment around potential de-escalation in tensions involving Iran lifted markets.

Evidence linking tobacco smoking to lung harm dates back to the 1880s, but it took nearly a century to definitively establish that smoking causes lung cancer.

Israel has struck a major petrochemical facility at Iran’s South Pars gas field and reportedly killed a senior Revolutionary Guard commander.