Strait of Hormuz Shipping Stalls After Ceasefire: Iran Controls Vessel Routes

The diplomatic ink on the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is barely dry, yet the waters of the Strait of Hormuz remain eerily quiet. While Washington and Tehran have announced a temporary halt to hostilities, the critical maritime artery that carries a significant portion of the world’s energy supply is experiencing a profound … Read more

US Deploys “Doomsday Plane” Amid Rising Tensions With Iran

The geopolitical landscape in the Middle East has reached a critical flashpoint as the United States intensifies its military campaign against Iran. In a series of escalating maneuvers, the Trump administration has ramped up aerial bombardments and issued stark warnings to Tehran, signaling a shift toward a more aggressive posture in the region. The current … Read more

Trump’s Iran Threats Drive Up Oil Prices and Shake Global Markets

Global energy markets are reacting with volatility as tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, sending crude oil prices on a sharp upward trajectory. The surge is primarily driven by aggressive rhetoric from U.S. President Donald Trump and the strategic instability surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for the world’s energy supply. … Read more

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi Pursues Summits with Iran and US President Trump

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is actively seeking high-level diplomatic interventions to prevent a potential military escalation in the Middle East. During a session of the Upper House Budget Committee on April 7, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi revealed that she is pursuing phone calls with both U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian … Read more

US March Jobs Report: 178K Added in 15-Month High, Unemployment Falls to 4.3%

The United States labor market delivered a surprising surge of resilience in March, defying analyst expectations and geopolitical headwinds. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday, the U.S. Economy added 178,000 nonfarm payroll jobs, a figure that significantly outperformed market forecasts Source [1]. This jump marks a sharp … Read more

US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns, Citing Disagreement with Iran War Policy

WASHINGTON – In a stunning rebuke of the Trump administration’s foreign policy, Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), resigned on Tuesday, citing his inability to support the ongoing military conflict in Iran. Kent’s departure marks the first public resignation of a high-ranking official within the Trump administration directly over the war, … Read more

Pharrell Williams Auctions Triceratops Skeleton “Trey” for $5M+ | Dinosaur Fossil Sale

A remarkably well-preserved Triceratops skeleton, nicknamed “Trey,” is heading to auction next month, potentially fetching between $4.5 and $5.5 million. The fossil, which once served as a centerpiece exhibit at the Wyoming Dinosaur Center for three decades, is being offered by Joopiter, the online auction house founded by musician and producer Pharrell Williams. This sale … Read more

Pokémon Winds & Waves: New Open-World Games Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027

The Pokémon franchise, a cornerstone of the video game industry for over three decades, is embarking on a new chapter. The Pokémon Company announced today the development of two new titles, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. This reveal coincides with the 30th anniversary of the … Read more

ESPU Crisis: Players & Coaches Speak Out After President’s Resignation

Uzès Football Club Faces Crisis as Players and Staff Express Concerns After President’s Resignation The Entente Sportive Pays d’Uzès (ESPU), a football club steeped in local history, is grappling with a significant crisis following the resignation of its president, Ahmed Maharzi and his entire administrative team in January 2026. The situation has now prompted the … Read more

Shu Ping: From Hot Pot Founder to Singapore’s Richest Woman

2026-02-22 08:55:00 Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — Ungkapan klasik ‘Di bi balik pria hebat, ada dukungan kuat perempuan’ rasanya tak cukup menggambarkan peran Shu Phing di balik kesuksesan suaminya, Zhang Yong, menjadi salah satu orang terkaya Singapura. Forbes memperkirakan kekayaan Ping tembus US$2,4 miliar atau setara Rp40,4 triliun (kurs Rp16.862). Limpahan harta tersebut menjadikannya sebagai wanita terkaya … Read more