Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire on Friday as shares of SpaceX surged during its initial public offering (IPO), valuing the company at $2.2 trillion. His net worth is calculated at $1.11 trillion, largely from his 42% ownership stake in SpaceX, with shares closing at approximately $161 after opening at $150. The IPO raised…
Pope Leo XIV commenced his official visit to Spain, commending the government’s stance against wars and its support for migrants. At a reception in Madrid with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, he praised Spain’s “active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples” and its adherence to international law and multilateralism, especially amid Prime Minister…
Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly invited Vladimir Putin to a face-to-face meeting to discuss ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. In an open letter, Zelensky emphasized the need for direct engagement between the two nations rather than waiting for shifts in U.S. attention towards the conflict. He proposed a full ceasefire during negotiations, a request previously…
Israel launched an attack on Beirut for the second time since a ceasefire commenced last month, targeting the head of an Iranian militia, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The strike occurred around 14:00 local time and followed a series of Israeli military operations against Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon. Previous attacks had been…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has elevated the risk of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from “high” to “very high.” The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no proven vaccine, has resulted in 177 suspected deaths and 750 suspected cases. WHO Director Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus indicated that while the…
The Philippine Senate was locked down as military personnel entered the building where Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the Internationl Criminal Court (ICC), had sought refuge. Gunfire was reported, although officials have not disclosed the shooter, and no casualties have been confirmed. Dela Rosa, accused by the ICC of involvement in extrajudicial killings during…
The arrested suspect, identified as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen from Torrance, California, was detained after shots were fired during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel. Security officials reported Allen expressed intent to shoot officials in the Trump administration. Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche mentioned that preliminary investigations suggested he likely…
Many world leaders have expressed support for the US-Iran agreement to a two-week ceasefire, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf nations like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Oman have endorsed the conditional deal, while Pakistan, playing a mediation role, also backs the ceasefire. US President Donald Trump mentioned suspending bombings contingent on…
A second U.S. crew member who went missing after an American F-15 fighter jet was shot down in Iran has been rescued, as confirmed by President Donald Trump. The rescued individual, a “respected colonel,” sustained injuries but is expected to recover. Following the incident on Friday, both the pilot and the crew member ejected from…
More than 8 million people participated in the third No Kings protests against the Trump administration, according to event organizers. These global demonstrations targeted Trump’s policies on the Iran war, immigration enforcement, and the rising cost of living. Organizers condemned Trump’s leadership style, asserting that power belongs to the people, not to “wannabe kings or…
