King Charles Ends US Tour With Focus on US-UK Ties
King Charles III wrapped up his US visit after using the trip to emphasize the long relationship between Britain and America during a politically tense moment.
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Oil Prices Swing While Wall Street Stays Near Record Highs
Oil prices jumped and then pulled back as investors watched the Iran war, while US stocks stayed close to record levels after strong earnings from major companies.
White House Correspondents Dinner Attack Suspect Remains in Jail
A man accused of trying to storm the White House Correspondents Association dinner with weapons agreed to remain jailed while prosecutors described new details from the case.
Hegseth Clashes With Senators Over Iran War and Defense Budget
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced another tense round of questions from senators over the Iran war, military spending, and the legal basis for the conflict.
Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Louisiana Redistricting Case
The US Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's majority-Black congressional district, weakening a major part of the Voting Rights Act and raising new questions about future House maps.
Elon Musk Testifies as Trial Against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Begins
Elon Musk took the stand as a high-stakes legal fight involving OpenAI CEO Sam Altman began, highlighting deeper tensions over the future of artificial intelligence.
UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC in a Blow to the Oil Cartel
The United Arab Emirates said it will leave OPEC effective May 1, a major move that weakens one of the group’s biggest producers.
Amazon Expands OpenAI Partnership as Microsoft Ties Loosen
Amazon announced a major expansion of its partnership with OpenAI after the company signaled that its long-standing relationship with Microsoft was loosening.
Wall Street Slips as AI Stocks Fall and Oil Prices Rise Again
U.S. markets pulled back as major AI-related stocks weakened and oil prices climbed, adding fresh pressure to investor sentiment.
Trump's Photo to Appear on Commemorative Passports for America's 250th Birthday
The U.S. State Department said it is preparing commemorative passports for America's 250th birthday that will include a picture of President Donald Trump.
Countries Gather in Colombia for Summit Focused on Moving Away From Fossil Fuels
Around 50 countries gathered in Colombia on April 24, 2026 for a summit aimed at speeding up the shift away from oil, gas, and coal.
Panama Canal Fees Surge as Global Trade Reroutes Around Strait of Hormuz
Businesses paid sharply higher fees on April 24, 2026 to move vessels through the Panama Canal as disruption around the Strait of Hormuz reshaped shipping routes.
Thailand Court Accepts Case Against 44 Opposition Politicians Over Royal Law
Thailand's Supreme Court accepted a case on April 24, 2026 against 44 current and former opposition politicians over efforts to amend the country's royal insult law.
South Korean Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Prison Term for Former President Yoon
South Korean prosecutors said on April 24, 2026 that former president Yoon Suk Yeol should receive a 30-year prison sentence in a case tied to drone flights and martial law allegations.
Iran Foreign Minister Travels to Pakistan as Ceasefire Diplomacy Tries to Restart
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled on April 24, 2026 to Pakistan as mediators tried to restart direct ceasefire talks between Tehran and Washington.
UNESCO Report Says Protected Sites Help Wildlife and Communities Thrive
A report published on April 21, 2026 said UNESCO-protected sites are helping both wildlife and people, even as many areas still face major climate and environmental pressure.
U.S. Reportedly Restricts Some Intelligence Sharing With South Korea
Reports on April 21, 2026 said Washington partially restricted intelligence sharing with South Korea after a minister publicly mentioned a suspected North Korean nuclear site.
EU Court Says Hungary Anti-LGBTQ Law Breaks Union Values
The European Union's highest court ruled on April 21, 2026 that Hungary's 2021 anti-LGBTQ law is discriminatory and conflicts with core EU values.