Summary of the last 24 hours – Top world news in politics/tech
Middle East War – Day 30 Israel struck Tehran and an Iranian port again today. Iran retaliated with missiles, hitting a Saudi base and injuring U.S. troops. Houthis launched their first strikes on Israel. Netanyahu is expanding the ground war into southern Lebanon. Iran says it is ready to burn American troops if they invade. Pakistan is trying to broker talks. The conflict is spreading fast.
Pope Leo XIV delivered a direct message on Palm Sunday: God rejects the prayers of leaders who wage war. A clear rebuke aimed at those driving the current conflicts.
Millions took to the streets in the U.S. and Europe today for No Kings Day protests against the Iran war and Trump policies. Demonstrations were among the largest seen in recent years.
North Korea tested the engine of a missile that could reach the American mainland. Kim Jong-un watched the test in person while global attention remains fixed on the Middle East.
Cyberattacks have jumped 245 percent since the Iran war began, hitting hospitals and key infrastructure hard. The digital side of this conflict is growing fast. Microsoft also promised major fixes for Windows 11 this year.
Global oil prices surged more than 12 percent in the last 24 hours after the attacks on Iranian ports and the Houthis joining the fight. Analysts say energy markets are extremely volatile and a longer war could push costs much higher worldwide.
China has publicly called for immediate de-escalation and offered to join Pakistan in mediating direct talks between Iran and the United States.