A property executive warns that expanding remote work during the fuel crisis could speed up job losses to artificial intelligence. Unions support flexible work as fuel prices surge and economic risks grow amid escalating global conflict.

Zendaya’s recent bridal-inspired fashion has fueled rumors of a secret wedding with Tom Holland. The speculation comes as she promotes her upcoming film, The Drama, raising questions about the line between publicity and personal life.

Republican senators rejected a resolution requiring congressional approval for future military action against Iran. Democrats say they will continue pushing for votes until top administration officials testify publicly about the conflict.

A Middle East expert says Iran’s leadership shows no real signs of being ready for a full agreement with President Donald Trump. He suggests a ceasefire is more likely than a comprehensive deal.

Colleges are bringing back oral exams as concerns mount over student reliance on generative artificial intelligence for written work. Professors say face-to-face assessments better reveal whether students truly understand their material.

Conservatives meet in Texas amid growing divisions over President Donald Trump’s war in Iran. The debate is expected to shape discussions at the annual gathering as Republicans face political uncertainty ahead of the midterm elections.

Israeli troops fired warning shots at a man carrying a toddler near the Gaza buffer zone, saying he was a militant using his son as a human shield. Relatives dispute the claim and allege the child suffered severe injuries, accusations the military denies.

Iranians express mixed feelings about possible talks to end the war, balancing hopes for peace with fears of continued repression. While government supporters back negotiations, many others worry a ceasefire could strengthen the current leadership.

Israel plans to establish a buffer zone in southern Lebanon to prevent Hezbollah attacks on its northern communities. The move follows months of escalating violence that has killed more than 1,072 people in Lebanon and displaced over a million.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war has driven up global oil prices and unsettled markets. Asian countries, which rely heavily on shipments through the route, are facing the most severe impacts.

Rising attacks and threats between the United States, Israel and Iran are raising alarm over the erosion of international conflict norms. Legal experts warn the actions may constitute crimes of aggression and further strain the global rules-based order.

Rising tensions between Iran and Israel continue as both sides exchange strikes, while possible talks between the United States and Iran add pressure on Israel's leadership. Recent attacks have caused significant damage in Tehran and Tel Aviv.