Iran appears to have concealed many operational aircraft within underground bases, enabling them to survive six weeks of conflict with the US and Israel.
President Trump stated that Iran must not "blackmail" the US by constantly changing its stance on the Strait of Hormuz, but added that the two sides are engaged in dialogue.
Prime Minister Starmer faces pressure to resign after being accused of appointing Peter Mandelson, who had ties to child sex trafficker Epstein, as ambassador to the US.
President Macron garnered social media attention for embracing Prime Minister Meloni and kissing her on the cheek as he welcomed her to a conference on the Hormuz Strait.
The US Department of the Treasury eased sanctions, allowing shippers to sell Russian crude oil and petroleum products that were loaded onto vessels before 17/4.
Damage from conflict and US blockades has likely pushed Iran to compromise, reopening the Strait of Hormuz to salvage its economy, according to experts.
Many cargo ships are not ready to transit the Hormuz Strait after Iran reopened it, apparently due to concerns about mines and a lack of safety guidance.
President Trump announced that the US has "forbidden" Israel from continuing to bombard Lebanon after a 10-day ceasefire agreement between the two sides came into effect.
Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung announced that the state visit by general secretary and president To Lam was a resounding success, holding immense significance in elevating Vietnam-China relations to a new level.
A fire broke out on the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during maintenance at Norfolk shipyard, with the impact on repair progress currently unknown.
US President Donald Trump claims he is not opposing Pope Leo XIV, but then inaccurately states the Vatican leader once said "Iran could possess nuclear weapons".
The prime minister of the United Kingdom and the president of France will chair a meeting with leaders from around 40 countries to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
