A White House TikTok featuring military strikes has sparked fresh criticism after a global pop star said her music was used without permission. The controversy adds to a growing list of artists pushing back.
US Ambassador to ASEAN Kevin Kim in a virtual media briefing said Washington was prioritising advanced technologies and energy security across Southeast Asia.
Fresh statements from Tehran and Washington point to deepening confrontation, with both sides hardening their public positions even as the US says it remains open to diplomacy.
Marco Rubio said the dispute centred on what he described as Iran's attempt to assert control over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a threat to the global trading system.
Indian pharmaceutical stocks declined in early trade after the US President unveiled a phased tariff regime on imported generic medicines, though analysts said India's cost advantage and regulatory hurdles make a major disruption unlikely.
Washington is projecting confidence in its Iran campaign, but fresh questions over civilian deaths, weapons costs, oil routes, and political divisions are now shaping the next phase.
In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump called on Australian authorities to allow the players to remain in the country.
Fareed Zakaria GPS, Sullivan said the US military’s operational performance had been “remarkable” but questioned the clarity of the war’s ultimate goals.
Donald Trump reacted cautiously to reports of Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise in Iran, as attention turns to the cleric’s influence and past sanctions.
Washington has suggested India consider taking Russian crude cargoes currently waiting offshore for Chinese refineries as markets react to disruptions in Middle East shipping routes.
