Global energy markets face turmoil as Iran effectively blocks the Strait of Hormuz. With oil shipments disrupted and tanker attacks rising, prices surge, threatening economic stability and supply chains, particularly in Asia and major importing nations like China

Iran’s missile arsenal has been heavily degraded by US and Israeli operations, according to former commander Joseph Votel, but analysts warn the country still retains enough military capability to prolong tensions and influence the direction of the conflict

Several Oscar nominees and presenters delivered emotional speeches condemning the escalating conflict in Iran, saying the film industry cannot stay silent. Their remarks drew loud applause from many attendees and renewed debate over the role of artists in global politics

All six crew members aboard a US military KC-135 refuelling aircraft have been confirmed dead after the plane crashed in western Iraq during a combat mission, as military officials investigate the incident amid rising regional tensions