WorldPresident Donald Trump is expected to receive a briefing from US Central Command chief Brad Cooper on possible new military options against Iran, according to a report. The options reportedly include strikes, action in the Strait of Hormuz and a special forces mission.
SportsLuis Enrique said PSG may need at least three more goals in Munich despite a 5-4 first-leg win over Bayern in a high-scoring Champions League semi-final. Bayern cut the deficit late to keep the tie alive ahead of next week’s return leg.
WorldBritain said it has revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat after Moscow expelled a British envoy last month. London said the move was a reciprocal response to what it called Russia’s unjustified actions.
Qatar told the UN Security Council that serious dialogue, adherence to international law and good neighbourliness are essential to resolve crises. The statement condemned Iran attacks and urged full Gaza ceasefire implementation and aid access.
WorldUltra-Orthodox protesters entered the yard of Israel’s military police chief in Ashkelon as tensions rose over arrests of alleged draft evaders. Related demonstrations were also reported in Jerusalem and near Bnei Brak.
HEALTHTelemedicine platforms are helping thousands of Pakistani women doctors resume practice from home after leaving work due to marriage, childcare and workplace barriers. Medical associations say around 70,000 registered women doctors in Pakistan are not practising.
WorldThe United States has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities over alleged roles in Iran’s shadow banking network. Washington also warned banks over transactions tied to payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
WorldUS intelligence agencies are reviewing how Iran might react if President Donald Trump unilaterally declares victory in the conflict. The assessment comes as political and economic pressure mounts on the White House.
WorldKing Charles III and Donald Trump exchanged jokes at a White House state dinner, with the British monarch quipping that without Britain, Americans would be speaking French. The evening underscored the warm public tone of US-UK ties despite tensions over Iran.
WorldFormer FBI director James Comey has been indicted again in the United States, with reports linking the case to a deleted Instagram post. The exact charge was not specified in the report.
WorldSpaceX has tied Elon Musk’s compensation to ambitious targets including a Mars colony of one million people and space-based data centres. The details were disclosed in a confidential SEC filing reviewed by Reuters.
WorldA US federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s policy of mandatory immigration detention without bond hearings for most people arrested in its crackdown. The ruling deepens a split among appeals courts and could lead to Supreme Court review.
