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Ferrari shares fell as much as 3% in Milan after first-quarter results showed stronger-than-expected profit and cash flow, but the beat was overshadowed by a plunge in deliveries in the Middle East, as the U.S.-Iran conflict disrupted shipments to one of the luxury automaker's key markets.
WASHINGTON — The United States is "not looking for a fight" over the Strait of Hormuz and its ceasefire with Iran still holds, but any attack on commercial shipping will be met with a "devastating" response, the Pentagon chief said Tuesday.
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In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the opposition is sharply criticising what it calls a “two‑tier democracy” after a pro‑UDPS march in Kinshasa reignited debate over United Sates sanctions and a possible constitutional reform that could open the door to a third term for President Félix Tshisekedi.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is bracing for a “frank” conversation with Pope Leo XIV when Rubio heads to Rome later this week after friction between the Bishop of Rome and President Trump over immigration and the US war with Iran, the American ambassador to the Holy See said Tuesday.
The latest conspiracy theory involves the president’s son and a book written in the 19th century. It’s yet another distraction from the war on Iran, the rising cost of living and the Epstein files
Pentagon briefing: Hegseth defends Hormuz mission, says US-Iran ceasefire intact
The United Arab Emirates has come under Iranian fire again as missiles and drones were detected over the sky on Tuesday morning, the country’s ministry of defense said.
The hubris of Iran's leadership will prevent it from reaching a deal despite its disadvantageous position, INSS Iran researcher Beni Sabti said, arguing that Israel and the US have exhausted all options and should return to war.
The United Arab Emirates said Tuesday its air defences were engaging missiles and drones coming from Iran for the second day in a row, weeks into a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
A new map featuring two red lines stretching beyond the Strait of Hormuz has become the latest symbol of the escalating war of attrition between Iran and the US.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday rejected rumors that Iran is using trained dolphins armed with explosives to block the Strait of Hormuz — but left the public wondering whether the US might have such a fantastical capability.
A hiring sign is displayed at a restaurant, in Niles, Ill., Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Hundreds of workers in Google’s UK artificial intelligence division have voted to unionise over concerns that its technology is being used by the US to wage war on Iran and by Israel against Palestinians in Gaza.
On April 24, the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors in Washington met in the Oval Office in the presence of US President Donald Trump. This was their second meeting, and Mr Trump’s interest perhaps indicated he saw an advantage in pushing for negotiations that drew attention away from his much-criticised war with Iran.
Foreign Minister Araghchi will arrive on Wednesday and hold talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Beijing has announced
Foreign Minister Araghchi will arrive on Wednesday and hold talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, Beijing has announced
President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday received messages of support from Gulf leaders following Iran's renewed attacks on the UAE.
Central banks risk a global recession by raising interest rates in a bid to contain soaring energy costs, an analyst has said.
As I complete my 10th visit to Israel in the last two and a half years, meeting with senior officials across defense, the IDF, intelligence, and security, I have had the opportunity to reflect on America’s national security interests in the region.
With oil prices soaring to multi-year highs, it was only a matter of time: Diamondback Energy, one of the largest shale oil producers, announced it is boosting crude output in response to rising prices caused by the Iran war.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday said the fragile ceasefire with Iran is still in effect, one day after Tehran attacked U.S. forces and the commercial vessels they were protecting in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to travel to Beijing on Tuesday, with a fragile US-Iran ceasefire appearing to hold after the most serious escalation since hostilities began.
The United States established a "red, white, and blue dome" over the Strait of Hormuz as a "gift from the US to the world," US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in a press conference on Tuesday.
US, Iran trade threats over Strait of Hormuz as attack on UAE condemned
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Tehran introduced a new visa procedure on Sunday for Lebanese citizens seeking to enter Iran in response to Beirut’s decision to cancel a bilateral agreement that once allowed eased border procedures, the Iranian embassy to Lebanon confirmed
Iran’s attacks on the United Arab Emirates on Monday are yet another example of how Iran is exploiting the recent conflict to target the UAE.
Pentagon addresses whether ceasefire over or violated: Caine says Iran's Monday operations were "all below the threshold of restarting major combat operations at this point."
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth insisted that the cease-fire with Iran is still intact despite a spike in hostilities from Tehran Monday.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that a US operation to protect commercial ships from Iran in the Strait of Hormuz is temporary, Washington is not looking for a fight and the ceasefire with Iran is still in effect.
After waging a war on the pretext of stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons, the US and Israel have ignited a new arms race
After waging a war on the pretext of stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons, the US and Israel have ignited a new arms race
Stock futures are higher, completely reversing yesterday's drop with dip-buyers out in force as a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran held after a day of clashes and sentiment is helped by a pullback in oil prices, with Brent crude futures down 1.4% as well as the US move to return 22 Iranian crew from a seize…
US president directs fresh criticism at pontiff days before secretary of state Marco Rubio’s visit to Vatican
Lech Poznan’s Ali Gholizadeh, left, challenges for the ball with Mainz’s Lee Jae-sung during the Europa Conference League soccer match between Lech Poznan and FSV Mainz 05 in Poznan, Poland, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski, File)
The ceasefire in the Gulf is four weeks old and showing its age. The US and Iran's determination to keep the pressure on each other has put it in serious jeopardy. This is a dangerous moment.
US President Donald Trump should send large amounts of weapons to Iranian civilians in order to spark a civil war in the country, Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the biggest cheerleaders of the US-Israeli war on Iran, has suggested.
US President Donald Trump should send large amounts of weapons to Iranian civilians in order to spark a civil war in the country, Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the biggest cheerleaders of the US-Israeli war on Iran, has suggested.
The fight for control of the Strait of Hormuz flared up Monday and into the overnight hours, with IRGC forces reportedly striking multiple commercial vessels and a UAE oil refinery.
The British government on Tuesday imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities accused of trafficking vulnerable migrants to fight in Ukraine and supplying critical components to Russian drone manufacturers.
Ties within Western blocs are becoming increasingly strained, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has admitted, after he sparred with US President Donald Trump over the Iran war on several occasions.
Ties within Western blocs are becoming increasingly strained, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has admitted, after he sparred with US President Donald Trump over the Iran war on several occasions.
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks, during a meeting with leaders from across society to discuss tackling antisemitism, at Downing Street in London, Tuesday, May 5, 2026. (Hannah McKay/Pool Photo via AP)
Trump-endorsed candidate facing a long-shot challenge from car designer and YouTube provocateur Casey Putsch
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to travel to China today as part of ongoing diplomatic consultations between Tehran and Beijing, Iran’s semi-official news agency Mehr reported Tuesday.
The latest war between Israel and Hezbollah began on March 2, when Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel, two days after the United States and Israel launched a war on its main backer, Iran. Israel has since carried out hundreds of airstrikes and launched a ground invasion of southern Lebanon, capturing dozen…
LONDON — Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that Britain will not tolerate foreign states spreading anti-Jewish hate.
Rumors over Mojtaba Khamenei’s condition and confusion over Iran’s chain of command have raised questions about who is currently making decisions in Tehran, Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin told 103FM on Tuesday.