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Iran ceasefire on life support as Trump rejects Tehran proposal sent through Pakistan
Iran wants sanctions relief and Hormuz leverage. Trump wants nuclear concessions. The ceasefire is now the conflict’s weakest link.
Hantavirus outbreak crosses Atlantic: 16 Americans isolated in Nebraska, couple in Atlanta biocontainment unit
A polar cruise outbreak in the Atlantic just stress-tested two of America's top biocontainment units. The federal special pathogens system is now live.
US and Iran peace talks stall: Why oil prices spiked on May 11, 2026
Donald Trump rejected Iran's counterproposal as totally unacceptable. Benjamin Netanyahu says the war is not over. Oil traders are pricing in a longer Hormuz shutdown.
Why Trump’s rejection of Iran’s peace response puts the Strait of Hormuz back at risk
Hormuz talks are stuck. Trump’s rejection of Iran’s reply keeps Gulf shipping, energy prices and diplomacy under pressure.
Why Taiwan just locked in its largest ever defence budget and what it does not buy
Taiwan committed to NATO-style 5% defence spending by 2030. The NT$780 billion vote shows lawmakers want deterrence, but on the opposition's terms.
Why Donald Trump’s UFO file release has reopened America’s transparency fight
UFO files are public, but certainty is not. Donald Trump’s release turns a secrecy debate into a test of United States trust.
US Navy destroyers hit Iranian targets at Qeshm and Bandar Abbas amid ceasefire test
Trump calls US strikes on Iran a love tap. Iran reviews a US deal that ends the war but parks the nuclear question for later. Hormuz is the test.
Hantavirus outbreak escalates: CDC declares Level 3 emergency as MV Hondius nears Canary Islands
CDC just activated a Level 3 hantavirus response. With Andes virus confirmed and the MV Hondius nearing Spain, the question is how fast Washington can repatriate.
Chevron Q1 2026 earnings expose timing-effect drag as Hess integration drives 24% U.S. production surge
Chevron's Q1 2026 reported earnings fell 37% on $2.9B timing drag, but adjusted EPS of $1.41 beat consensus and U.S. output hit a record on Hess.
Lynas opens Thursday’s ASX session as rare earths rally and samarium milestone keep ASX: LYC bid
China controls the rare earths chain. Lynas Rare Earths just locked in a US$110 NdPr floor to 2038. The Malaysia heavy rare earths plant changes the maths.