The US-Iran conflict has entered a dangerous new phase as American forces carried out their 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets. Iran responded with fresh regional attacks while tensions spread across Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump warned that Washington is "not finished" with Iran and threatened further strikes on fortified nuclear facilities. Meanwhile, the Houthis' blockade threats and disruptions to global shipping continue raising fears of a wider regional war and an energy crisis.


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Stay updated with the latest global headlines. This edition covers fresh US strikes on Iran, Donald Trump's remarks on diplomacy and election security, Ukraine's political crisis, PM Narendra Modi flagging off India's first hydrogen-powered train, devastating wildfires in France and Spain, Tesla's recall, Google's Gemini AI delay, Brazil's tariff dispute, Netflix earnings, and much more.

US launches fresh Iran strikes | Trump, Ukraine, PM Modi's hydrogen train, wildfires & global news 


China's President Xi Jinping has called for stronger global cooperation on artificial intelligence, warning against restricting AI development through security concerns. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has revived claims about election vulnerabilities and alleged Chinese interference, calling for stricter voting rules. Tensions continue in West Asia as US forces launch fresh strikes on Iran, while Israel pushes for renewed ties with Saudi Arabia. Ukraine appoints a new acting defence minister as the war with Russia continues. In the UK, Andy Burnham is set to become the next prime minister after Labour's leadership transition. Severe weather hits Chile, leaving more than 500,000 people without power, while Netflix shares fall after a weaker revenue forecast.

Trump election claims | US-Iran conflict | China AI push | Andy Burnham UK PM & Chile storm crisis

Top Speed News:
A. West Asia & US-Iran Conflict

US continues fresh airstrikes on Iran for the fourth consecutive day.
Trump warns Iran of wider strikes on power plants and bridges.
Iran claims drone attacks on US bases across the Gulf.
Bahrain says Iranian attacks targeted US Fifth Fleet facilities.
Strait of Hormuz crisis fuels global oil market fears.

B. Russia-Ukraine War

Russia attacks merchant ships in Ukraine's Black Sea corridor.

C. FIFA World Cup 2026

Spain defeat France 2-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup Final.
England face Argentina for the final spot in the World Cup.

D. United States

US House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent.
San Francisco boat fire leaves one dead and two missing.

E. Latin America

Cuba suffers a third nationwide blackout in less than 10 days.
Colombia rescues 39 hostages from ELN rebels.
Spanish man arrested with cocaine at a Colombia airport.

F. Health

WHO launches the first Ebola antiviral exposure trial in DR Congo.

G. Technology

UK study links social media limits to better teen mental health.
Switzerland probes Google over Android search engine changes.
White House launches AI cybersecurity coordination initiative.

H. Business & Economy

Asian markets rise as US inflation eases.

Trump expands Iran strikes | Hormuz crisis | Bahrain attack | Russia-Ukraine war | World Cup final

As the West Asia war enters its third week, Iran continues missile and drone strikes across the Gulf, hitting regional infrastructure, energy hubs and prompting stock market declines. Gulf nations face heightened security alerts, disrupted shipping and rising oil prices, while diplomatic efforts struggle to contain expanding conflict and economic fallout.

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A list of offices and infrastructure tied to major US technology companies with Israeli links was published describing them as Iran’s new targets. The list includes Google, Microsoft, Palantir, IBM, Nvidia, and Oracle premises besides banks in several Gulf countries.

Iran threatens to strike Google, Microsoft, Nvidia sites, banks as economic infra becomes new war target

Israel has carried out new airstrikes across Lebanon, including an attack on an apartment building in central Beirut, escalating tensions in the region. The strikes come amid the growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with fighting spreading across southern and eastern Lebanon.

According to reports, hundreds have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced as Israeli forces target Hezbollah infrastructure across the country. The escalation began after Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel, pushing the region closer to a wider Middle East conflict.

Israel Carries Out New Strikes: Tensions Deepen Across Lebanon 

Gold steadied after its hike on Tuesday, as markets weighed possible next steps in a worsening Middle East conflict in the wake of Israel's vow to retaliate against Iran's missile attacks.

Gold holds steady as Iran strikes trigger increased safe-haven buying

Former US president Donald Trump on Sunday (Apr 14) reposted a 2018 tweet in which he had warned Iran and its leaders against threatening the United States. The all-caps 2018 tweet read: “To Iranian President Rouhani: NEVER, EVER THREATEN THE UNITED STATES AGAIN OR YOU WILL SUFFER THE CONSEQUENCES THE LIKES OF WHICH FEW THROUGHOUT HISTORY HAVE EVER SUFFERED BEFORE.

‘NEVER EVER…’ Trump reposts 2018 all-caps tweet against Iran following Israel strike

The United States and Iran have ratcheted up military activity in the Middle-East ahead of the first death anniversary of slain Iranian General Qassem Soleimani.

US, Iran beef up military activity in Gulf ahead of Soleimani's first death anniversary

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed the nation from White House after Iran fired ballistic missiles on US airbases in Iraq targeting Al-Asad and Irbil.

Trump says no US troops hurt in Iran strikes, announces new sanctions on Iran

United States President Donald Trump reportedly approved military strikes on "a handful of Iranian targets, like radar and missile batteries" in retaliation for downing an American surveillance drone, but pulled back on Thursday night after a day of escalating tensions, reported New York Times citing senior administration officials, but the plan was suddenly aborted in its early stages.

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