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Where Does India’s Cockroach Movement Go From Here? Original
India’s burgeoning youth-led protest movement won a key victory over the weekend with the resignation of the country’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. The Cockroach Movement, which took its name from a derogatory remark made by India’s Chief Justice comparing young unemployed people to "cockroaches” and “parasites,” has quickly established itself as a formidable political force. You can read our primer on it here.
Iran Peace Deal in Peril After Israeli Strikes on Beirut Original
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf threatened on Sunday to halt peace talks with the United States, which are reportedly in the final stages, after Israel bombed the Lebanese capital, Beirut. “The Zionists’ aggression against Dahieh once again showed that the United States either lacks the will to implement its commitments or lacks the ability to do so,” Ghalibaf, who is also Iran’s top negotiator in the current talks, said in a post on X after the bombing.
Anthropic Pulls Its Most Powerful AI Models After U.S. Bars Foreign Access Original
Anthropic disabled its two most powerful artificial intelligence models on Friday to comply with a United States government order blocking their use by any foreign national. According to Anthropic, the Trump Administration cited national security concerns when it issued an export-control directive on Friday that called for suspending all access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models by any foreign national, including Anthropic’s own employees.
Back-to-Back Chemical Disasters Strike as Trump Seeks to Roll Back Safety Rules Original
Two major incidents at chemical plants within the past week sent tens of thousands fleeing from their homes in California and left 11 people dead in Washington. But despite a spate of similar incidents over the last year, the Trump Administration is planning to roll back federal regulations designed to prevent similar disasters. Experts and environmental groups have warned that such a move would make chemical accidents far more common.
Trump Leaves U.S. Support for Taiwan Uncertain After Beijing Visit Original
President Donald Trump said he is undecided about whether he will approve a planned $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, casting doubt on U.S. support for the self-governing island that China has committed to controlling. Trump’s comments follow a two-day state visit to China, where he met with the country’s president, Xi Jinping, to discuss economic cooperation between the two global rivals, as well as a host of international issues, including the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. "I may do it.
Trump Calls James Comey a ‘Dirty Cop’ As Trial Date Set for Former FBI Head Original
President Donald Trump called James Comey a “dirty cop” as a trial date was set for the former FBI Director to face criminal charges filed against him. Trump made the comments alongside an old video he shared on social media of Comey defending himself against allegations that he threatened harm against the president when he posted a photograph of seashells on a beach arranged in the shape of “86 47”.
The Ultimate Guide to Customer Experience
Customer Experience (CX) encompasses every interaction a customer has with a brand, shaping perceptions, loyalty, and business success. This tag explores the latest trends, technologies, and strategies companies are adopting to enhance the customer journey in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Readers will find insights into how businesses worldwide are leveraging AI, automation, real-time data, and omnichannel engagement to meet rising customer expectations.
Trump Says U.S. Navy ‘Like Pirates’ in Enforcing Sea Blockade of Iran Original
President Donald Trump compared the U.S. Navy to pirates when describing how it was carrying out his orders to blockade Iranian ports. "We took over the ship, we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It's a very profitable business," Trump said on Friday evening, recounting a seizure of an Iranian ship.
Trump Says U.S. Navy ‘Like Pirates’ in Enforcing Sea Blockade of Iran
President Donald Trump compared the U.S. Navy to pirates when describing how it was carrying out his orders to blockade Iranian ports. "We took over the ship, we took over the cargo, we took over the oil. It's a very profitable business," Trump said on Friday evening, recounting a seizure of an Iranian ship.
Turning practical AI use cases into measurable impact Original
AI is rapidly reshaping the customer experience landscape. It's no longer a future concept or innovation experiment. Rather, it's already being deployed inside contact centres to streamline operations, generate actionable insight, and improve the quality of human interactions. As organisations work to meet rising customer expectations while managing increasing complexity, AI offers practical opportunities.
Tim Heidecker on His Plans for Infowars, and What He’s Going To Do With Alex Jones’ Stuff Original
The Onion announced a deal last week to take over the conspiracy-fueled website Infowars as part of founder Alex Jones’s long-running bankruptcy case, the result of a lawsuit filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims. The families of the victims of the 2012 elementary school massacre successfully sued Jones for damages exceeding $1.3 billion for spreading lies about the deadly incident, which prompted years of harassment from his followers.
Trump Rushed Off Stage After Shots Fired at White House Correspondents Dinner Original
President Donald Trump was rushed out of the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner on Saturday evening after gunshots were heard in the vicinity of the event. Video of the incident at the Washington Hilton hotel in Washington, D.C. showed Secret Service agents running onto the stage where the president was sitting, while many of the roughly 2,600 attendees took cover under their tables.
A Muslim Faith Leader on the Failures That Led to the Iran War, and What Comes Next
Secretary General of the Muslim World League Mohammad Abdulkarim al-Issa gives a speech during a visit to the Nozyk Synagogue on January 24, 2020 in Warsaw, Poland. —Wojtek Radwanski—AFP / Getty Images Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa has spent more than a decade trying to prevent the kind of war that is now raging in the Middle East.
A Muslim Faith Leader on the Failures That Led to the Iran War, and What Comes Next
Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa has spent more than a decade trying to prevent the kind of war that is now raging in the Middle East. As Secretary General of the Muslim World League, a Saudi-based organization that aims to promote moderation and interfaith dialogue, he spent years dedicated to what he calls “preventive peace"—the idea that the time to bridge divides is before the fighting starts.
A Muslim Faith Leader on the Failures That Led to the Iran War, and What Comes Next
Richard Hall Tue 21 April 2026 at 3:19 pm UTC 8 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Secretary General of the Muslim World League Mohammad Abdulkarim al-Issa gives a speech during a visit to the Nozyk Synagogue on January 24, 2020 in Warsaw, Poland. —Wojtek Radwanski—AFP / Getty Images Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa has spent more than a decade trying to prevent the kind of war that is now raging in the Middle East.
503 Women, 413 Children, 91 Health Workers, 9 Journalists: These Are the Civilians Who Have Been Killed in the Iran War
Thousands of civilians have been killed across the Middle East since the United States and Israel launched a surprise attack against Iran on Feb. 28. An exact number has been difficult to ascertain due to restricted access to affected areas, but figures compiled from government statements, health ministries, and human rights reports indicated that at least 2,100 civilians have died as a result of the war—the vast majority by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes.
What To Know About the First Day of Peace Talks Between the U.S. and Iran
A view of the vessels passing through Strait of Hormuz following the two-week temporary ceasefire reached between the United States and Iran on the condition that the strait be reopened, seen in Oman on April 08, 2026. —Shady Alassar—Anadolu via Getty Images Negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at ending six weeks of war ended without an agreement on Sunday morning, after more than 21 hours of talks.
Trump Says U.S. Has Begun ‘Clearing Out’ Strait of Hormuz As Iran Peace Talks Begin Original
President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States had started “clearing out” the Strait of Hormuz, just as the first direct peace talks between Iran and the U.S. began in Pakistan. “We’re now starting the process of clearing out the Strait of Hormuz as a favor to Countries all over the World, including China, Japan, South Korea, France, Germany, and many others,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
‘Safe and sound’: How a U.S. Airman Shot Down in Iran Was Rescued From a Mountain Crevice
In this image provided by Sepahnews, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard's official website, wreckage is shown at what Iran's state TV claimed was the site of a downed American transport plane and two helicopters involved in a rescue operation, in Isfahan province, Iran, April, 2026.
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by Olivia-Anne Cleary and Tiago Ventura
Trump Again Threatens to Bomb Iran's Power Plants if Strait of Hormuz Isn't Reopened
A bridge struck by U.S. airstrikes on Thursday is seen in the town of Karaj, west of Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 3, 2026. —Vahid Salemi—Associated Press President Donald Trump issued an expletive-laden threat to bomb Iran’s civilian power plants and bridges if it did not meet a new deadline of Tuesday to open the Strait of Hormuz. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran.
‘Safe and sound’: How a U.S. Airman Shot Down in Iran Was Rescued From a Mountain Crevice Original
A United States Air Force member who was missing behind enemy lines for more than 24 hours after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down in Iran on Friday has been rescued, President Donald Trump announced early Saturday morning. “WE GOT HIM!” Trump wrote on Truth Social shortly after midnight. "The U.S. Military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the most lethal weapons in the World, to retrieve him. He sustained injuries, but he will be just fine," Trump wrote.
These Are the Journalists Israel Has Killed Since the Start of the Iran War Original
Press freedom groups have sounded the alarm following a spate of apparently targeted killings by Israel of journalists in Lebanon. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said it was investigating the latest Israeli strike on Saturday that killed three journalists as they drove in a clearly marked press car along a highway in southern Lebanon.
TIME | Current & Breaking News | National & World Updates
by Miranda Jeyaretnam and Chad de Guzman
Yemen’s Houthis Have Entered the Iran War. What You Need To Know Original
Yemen’s Houthi movement announced its entry into the Iran war by firing a barrage of ballistic missiles at southern Israel on Saturday, opening a new front in a regional conflict that President Donald Trump has said is close to ending. Brigadier-General Yahya Saree, a military spokesman for the Iran-allied group, said in a message broadcast on a Houthi satellite network that the attack had targeted “sensitive Israeli military sites” in the south of the country.
'No Kings' Protests Expecting Record Turnout Against Historically Unpopular Trump Original
Thousands of rallies are taking place across the United States on Saturday under the banner of the ‘No Kings’ protest movement, the third nationwide demonstration led by the group that has become a national symbol of opposition to President Donald Trump. Organizers are anticipating what could be the largest day of domestic political protest in U.S. history, with more than 3,300 events planned in all 50 states.
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Trump Threatens to ‘Obliterate’ Iran's Power Plants If Strait of Hormuz Stays Closed
President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to destroy Iran’s power plants within 48 hours if it did not fully open the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway in the Persian Gulf that has been effectively closed to shipping by Iranian strikes since Feb. 28.
Gabbard Says Iran Did Not Rebuild Nuclear Program After 2025 Strikes, Contradicting Trump
Iran did not rebuild its uranium enrichment capability following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes against its nuclear program last year, U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard told a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Wednesday. "As a result of Operation Midnight Hammer, Iran’s nuclear enrichment program was obliterated. There has been no efforts since then to try to rebuild their enrichment capability.
Trump Says U.S. and Other Countries Will Send Warships to Open Strait of Hormuz
"We have already destroyed 100% of Iran's Military capability, but it's easy for them to send a drone or two, drop a mine, or deliver a close range missile somewhere along, or in, this Waterway, no matter how badly defeated they are," he added. Trump did not name the other countries that would send vessels, but added that he hoped China, France, Japan, South Korea, the UK would also send warships to assist in the mission.
Gas Prices Surge in U.S. as Iran War Chokes Oil Supply
Richard Hall Mon, 9 March 2026 at 8:53 pm UTC 3 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gas prices are surging across the United States as the fallout from the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran continues to choke global oil supplies. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped by 14% in a week to $3.41 on Saturday, according to data from the AAA motor club.
Gas Prices Surge in U.S. as Iran War Chokes Oil Supply
Current fuel prices are shown on a gas station sign in Dallas, Friday, March 6, 2026. Credit - Tony Gutierrez—Associated Press Gas prices are surging across the United States as the fallout from the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran continues to choke global oil supplies. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped by 14% in a week to $3.41 on Saturday, according to data from the AAA motor club.
Gas Prices Surge in U.S. as Iran War Chokes Global Oil Supply
Gas prices are surging across the United States as the fallout from the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran continues to choke global oil supplies. The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped by 14% in a week to $3.41 on Saturday, according to data from the AAA motor club. The price was under $3 a week ago, but the conflict has severely disrupted oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude oil above $90 a barrel. Natural gas prices in Europe have risen even more sharply.
Trump Cannot Achieve Iran Goals With Bombing Alone, Expert on Airpower Warns Original
Several days into the U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran, President Donald Trump has offered mixed messages about the war’s eventual aims and objectives.
Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Challenge Image of Gulf Stability
Richard Hall Mon, 2 March 2026 at 8:29 pm UTC 8 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When the United States and Israel bombed Iran in an attempt to destroy its nuclear program in June last year, the Iranian response appeared calibrated to avoid an escalation that could spark a wider regional war.
Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes Challenge Image of Gulf Stability Original
When the United States and Israel bombed Iran in an attempt to destroy its nuclear program in June last year, the Iranian response appeared calibrated to avoid an escalation that could spark a wider regional war. This time, however, after President Donald Trump ordered a “massive and ongoing” campaign aimed at removing the Iranian regime, and following the assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, it has been far less restrained.
Three U.S. Troops Killed, Five Wounded in Iran Attacks
This image provided by U.S. Central Command shows an F/A-18E Super Hornet preparing to launch from the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) in support of Operation Epic Fury, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. Credit - U.S. Navy via Associated Press Three American service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded while taking part in the joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday.
Three U.S. Troops Killed, Five Seriously Wounded in Iran Attacks
Three American service members have been killed and five others seriously wounded while taking part in the joint U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. “Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing,” U.S. Central Command said in a statement posted on social media.
Trump Calls Khamenei's Death 'Justice for the People of Iran'
Richard Hall Sun, 1 March 2026 at 1:46 am UTC 6 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leaves after casting his vote during the presidential election, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 28, 2024.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Killed in U.S.-Israeli Attacks
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leaves after casting his vote during the presidential election, in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 28, 2024. Credit - Vahid Salemi—Associated Press Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed on Saturday in the opening salvo of a major military campaign launched by the United States and Israel.
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