Central banks are buying gold at record levels as geopolitical tensions and sanctions reshape global finance. The metal’s surge past $5,000 per troy ounce reflects its growing role as a safeguard against inflation, currency instability and foreign asset freezes.

Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup, the president of world football's governing body has confirmed. He emphasized unity through sport despite recent geopolitical tensions.

A New Hampshire Republican lawmaker was reprimanded after referencing a 'final solution' in a social media post aimed at a Jewish colleague. He called the remark a joke, while fellow lawmakers pushed for disciplinary action.

President Donald Trump hosted the Artemis Two astronauts at the White House following their historic lunar mission. He praised their achievement, reaffirmed plans for future Moon landings, and noted Morocco’s decision to join the Artemis Accords.

An attempt by Gianni Infantino to broker a symbolic handshake between Israeli and Palestinian football officials collapsed into a public standoff at the annual congress. The failed gesture followed sharp accusations from the Palestinian side and renewed disputes over clubs in the occupied West Bank.

President Donald Trump said Iran is eager to reach a deal and insisted it must not obtain nuclear weapons. He rejected Tehran’s latest proposal and said talks are continuing by telephone while pressure remains in place.

India’s crude oil imports fell in April amid supply disruptions, with Russia remaining the top supplier. The country resumed purchases from Iran and Venezuela while liquefied petroleum gas imports declined due to continued instability in key supply regions.

Iran will play all three of its 2026 World Cup group stage matches in the United States, despite heightened political tensions. The decision sets the stage for a tournament shaped by both sport and international diplomacy.

More than 1,100 students competed in a national robotics tournament for Jewish schools in New York. The event highlights growing investment in science, technology, engineering and math education amid rising enrollment and staffing challenges.

An investigation found that artificial intelligence chatbots provided detailed guidance on creating and spreading biological weapons. Experts warn the technology could lower barriers for misuse despite the low likelihood of a major attack.

Disruption to fertiliser supplies caused by the war in Iran could threaten up to ten billion meals a week, according to Yara's chief executive. He warned that rising costs and reduced crop yields may spark a global bidding war for food, hitting poorer nations hardest.

Plans to expand production of advanced missile systems face funding hurdles and depleted stockpiles from ongoing conflicts. Lawmakers remain divided, and contractors are waiting for firm budget approval before ramping up output.