The "Giac Mong Dai Duong" diamond, weighing 5,5 carats, was purchased by an anonymous buyer for over 17 million USD, setting a record for blue-green diamonds.
An image of secretary Rubio in a tracksuit, resembling the attire former president Maduro wore during his escort to the United States, has garnered millions of online views.
Iran appears to have restored 30 missile bases along the Strait of Hormuz and gained access to 90% of underground facilities nationwide, according to US media reports.
Ukrainian media released a video purportedly showing a drone launching rockets at a Russian air defense unit in Crimea, shortly before the drone was shot down.
The meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping is expected to shape bilateral relations for many years to come, as the two superpowers compete over technology, trade, and geopolitics.
The Kuwaiti government announced that a group of suspects "belonging to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps" attempted to infiltrate Bubiyan island but was intercepted.
India is the world's second-largest gold importer, prompting Prime Minister Modi to call on citizens to limit gold purchases to prevent foreign currency outflow.
Prime Minister Starmer has declared he will not resign, following a wave of "rebellious" members calling for his departure and a minister stepping down from the cabinet in protest.
The US ambassador to the United Nations announced that the United Arab Emirates is utilizing the Iron Dome air defense system, which was transferred by Israel.
Many South Korean soldiers are requesting leave for cosmetic surgery, forcing commanders to excuse them from duties and placing additional burdens on their comrades.
As peace talks freeze and Ukraine becomes more self-reliant, President Zelensky appears to be actively distancing his country from dependence on the United States.
The US government is offering a reward for information that helps disrupt the IRGC's financial system and verify the whereabouts of Iran's Supreme Leader.
