- Secret Service officer arrested for indecent exposure in Miami after Trump golf event
Secret Service Officer John Spillman has been placed on administrative leave after his arrest, which in Miami.
- Oil prices slide as new attacks in Strait of Hormuz threaten fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Oil prices declined on Tuesday, retreating from sharp gains in the previous session.
- Markets on edge as fresh U.S.-Iran attacks dent optimism over a peace deal
The U.S.' bid to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, dubbed "Project Freedom," was nicknamed "Project Deadlock" by Iran.
- Maersk says ship passed through Strait of Hormuz under U.S. military protection
It comes as the U.S. Navy seeks to deliver on President Donald Trump's "Project Freedom" initiative.
- UniCredit CEO says taking control of Commerzbank ‘not the expected scenario’
The Italian lender is making a takeover bid for German rival Commerzbank, despite pushback in Germany.
- HSBC shares drop as first-quarter pre-tax profit misses estimates on higher expected credit losses
Europe's largest lender HSBC on Tuesday reported first-quarter pre-tax profit of $9.4 billion, marginally missing analysts' estimates.
- India's Modi tightens political grip with historic state victory — but can it usher in reforms and draw investors?
The victory of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's political party in state polls dispels worries about his waning popularity, analysts said.
- Australia hikes rates again and warns inflation will stay higher for longer
Inflation had picked up materially in the second half of 2025, and the conflict in the Middle East had resulted in sharply higher fuel and commodity prices.
- Pinterest surges 15% after earnings beat as company posts strong guidance
Pinterest cut nearly 15% of its workforce and reduced office space in January as it pushes more resources into AI.
- BYD's passenger EV sales drop for an eighth month as competition heats up
BYD's deliveries fell for an eighth straight month in April, while Stellantis-backed Leapmotor logged a record number of deliveries
- Telegram to become TON’s largest validator, Durov says
Toncoin rose 33.8% after Pavel Durov said Telegram would deepen its role in TON, while details on the foundation and validator structure remain unclear.
- Bitcoin ETFs pull in $532M as BTC reclaims $80K amid ‘post-ceasefire recovery’
Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in over $532 million on Monday as BTC surged past $80,000 amid improved risk sentiment following the US-Iran ceasefire.
- Polygon rolls out private stablecoin payments targeting institutions
The new wallet feature hides senders, receivers and amounts onchain while maintaining compliance through know your transaction screening and auditable files.
- Western Union begins USDPT stablecoin rollout on Solana
Western Union is one of several remittance companies that announced stablecoin plans after the US passed the stablecoin-friendly GENIUS Act in July.
- Bitcoin turns risk on as stocks hit new highs and miner profits rise: Is $85K BTC next?
Bitcoin’s recent rally to $80,000 amid improving BTC miner and options markets metrics could create a clear path to $85,000.
- Bitcoin short-term cost basis approaches profitability, but $80K must flip to support first
Crypto markets turned euphoric as BTC traded above $80,000, but a rally through short-term holders’ cost basis is needed to cement the bull trend.
- Price predictions 5/4: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA
Bitcoin has broken above the $79,500 level, backed by solid buying by institutional investors. Will the altcoins also follow?
- Bitcoin bounces around $80K as Iran strike unsettles crypto, risk assets
Bitcoin faced new volatility and a new struggle to reclaim $80,000 as Iran events added pressure to crypto and risk assets.
- K Wave Media abandons Bitcoin treasury push for AI infrastructure
K Wave Media is redirecting up to $485 million from a Bitcoin treasury strategy into AI infrastructure, alongside debt reduction and restructuring, per a Form 6-K filing.
- Hut 8 refinances Bitcoin-backed loan with $200M FalconX deal
The Bitcoin miner said the FalconX facility lowers its fixed interest rate to 7% and releases about 3,300 BTC from collateral restrictions.
- US Secret Service shoots gunman near White House
The suspect has been taken to hospital following the shooting in Washington.
- Macron sings as Armenia’s leader drums in unusual moment at state dinner
French President Emmanuel Macron sang ‘La Boheme’ accompanied by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the drums.
- Russian air attacks kill five at Ukraine’s Naftogaz gas facilities
Three workers and two emergency service rescuers killed and 37 others wounded, Naftogaz CEO Serhiy Koretskyi says.
- Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit
Taiwan has ‘right to engage with the world’ after Eswatini visit
- NBA semifinal series: Timberwolves stun Spurs in Game 1; Knicks beat 76ers
Anthony Edwards returned from injury to score 18 points as the visitors beat San Antonio Spurs 104-102.
- What Iran is saying about attack on UAE
What Iran is saying about attack on UAE
- Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing three civilians in ‘war crime’
The incident is the latest test of a fragile ceasefire agreed between the two countries last month.
- What to know ahead of the Ohio primary election
Several races being closely watched as both parties prepare for the crucial midterm elections in November.
- As summer approaches, skin diseases spread through Gaza’s refugee camps
Skin conditions have become a serious issue for healthcare workers in Gaza, particularly when temperatures rise.
- In Mauritania, push to phase out private schools divides opinion
Officials say measure will ease systemic discrimination, but private school sector fears education quality is at risk.