"Iran war, oil shocks, courtroom clashes and a royal charm offensive define a tense day in global affairs."
Iran war shifts Gulf alliances as Trump threats, Musk’s OpenAI suit and an Italian pardon scandal fuel fresh political strain.
Royal pageantry meets hard politics as Democrats reframe costs, Trump passports spark uproar and Iran oil sanctions deepen tensions.
UAE’s OPEC exit and Iran war keep oil high as AI jitters and looming bank capital fights unsettle investors despite new deal activity.
Legal fights over COVID records and OpenAI’s origins dominate, even as a famed Brazilian dinosaur fossil returns to its homeland.
The Kennedy Center warns long-delayed repairs are critical, raising fears of closures and cultural disruption.
NCAA expands, NBA targets tanking and strict World Cup protest rules land amid a wild PSG-Bayern thriller and Sabalenka’s upset loss.
The city most exposed to the Colorado River’s decline scrambles with new conservation, infrastructure upgrades and growth limits.