Donald Trump announced a temporary two-week pause in escalating military action against Iran, saying the U.S. would “suspend” further attacks if Iran agrees to reopen the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.
Taiwan’s main opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, is set to make a rare trip to China on Tuesday, becoming the first sitting Kuomintang (KMT) chairperson to visit in a decade.
Pope Leo XIV carried a wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross on April 3, 2026, at the Colosseum in Rome during Good Friday rites, becoming the first pope in decades to complete the full procession.
Cambodia’s parliament on Friday approved a new law targeting online scam operations, as authorities move to curb fraudulent activities linked to billions of dollars in global losses and address mounting international pressure.
Japan deployed its first long-range missile at a southwestern army camp Tuesday as the country strengthens its offensive capabilities amid regional security concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that the ongoing war involving the United States and Israel against Iran has effectively resulted in regime change, adding that a deal with Tehran could be reached “soon.”
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has thanked the people of Iraq for their support in the war against the United States and Israel, according to Iranian media reports on Sunday.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Palm Sunday before tens of thousands of faithful in St. Peter’s Square, marking the start of his first Holy Week as pontiff.
China allegedly used fake profiles on LinkedIn to gather sensitive information from staff linked to NATO and European Union institutions, a European security source said.
United States and Israel launched strikes on two Iranian nuclear facilities on Friday, escalating tensions in the region as fighting continues across the Gulf and into Lebanon.