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President Donald Trump warned Iran to 'wake up quickly' after Tehran proposed delaying a nuclear deal, posting an AI-generated image reading 'Good times are over.' The warning came as uncertainty mounts over the US-Iran ceasefire, days after Trump canceled the latest round of talks. Meanwhile, Iran has executed at least 21 people and arrested over 4,000 since the war began, according to the UN.
Hezbollah sử dụng máy bay không người lái dẫn đường bằng cáp quang, vô hình trước radar và không thể bị gây nhiễu, xuyên thủng hệ thống phòng thủ hàng tỷ USD của Israel. Các cuộc tấn công này đã gây thương vong cho binh sĩ Israel và buộc quân đội nước này phải áp dụng biện pháp đối phó tạm thời.
Iran's crude oil storage at Kharg Island is rapidly filling due to a US naval blockade at the Strait of Hormuz, with experts estimating it could reach capacity within 12-22 days. This may force Iran to gradually cut production, though some analysts suggest any halt would be a choice rather than a necessity. The blockade targets Iran's oil revenue, but Tehran still has millions of barrels in floating storage and could delay major production cuts.
Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of late Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, has been fined and deported from South Africa after pleading guilty to immigration and weapons charges. The charges were unrelated to a February shooting at the family home that left an employee injured. His cousin was sentenced to three years in prison for attempted murder and other offenses.
Global military spending reached a record $2.88 trillion in 2025, a 41% increase from 2016 according to SIPRI. The US alone accounts for $954 billion, more than the next six countries combined, while only nine countries prioritize military spending over health or education. The analysis also highlights the fastest-arming nations, top arms exporters, and the shift toward AI and autonomous systems in modern warfare.
The UAE's withdrawal from OPEC, effective May 2026, is driven by a deep strategic rift with Saudi Arabia, not by technical oil policy disputes. The move marks a significant geopolitical shift, as Abu Dhabi seeks to distance itself from Riyadh's control and align more closely with Washington amid escalating regional tensions.
Iran is increasingly using cryptocurrency to bypass US sanctions, with the IRGC dominating crypto activity. The US is responding by freezing digital assets and sanctioning crypto exchanges, escalating a financial cat-and-mouse game.
Germany arrested a Kazakh national in Berlin, identified as Sergej K, on suspicion of spying for Russia. Prosecutors say he provided details on German military aid to Ukraine and photos of NATO convoys and Berlin buildings.
As Iran faces economic pressure from a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, attention turns to Russia as a potential alternative through the INSTC corridor. Analysts see short-term possibilities but doubt Russia's ability or willingness to replace Iran's maritime trade volume.
The US Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on Wednesday over whether the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of immigrants from Haiti and Syria. Analysts warn that a ruling against the protections could lead to further cuts affecting nearly 1.3 million TPS holders.
