Rubio says Iran deal still possible within days despite US strikes
Rubio says Iran deal still possible within days despite US strikes

Marco Rubio of the USA said Tuesday that a deal with Iran remained possible within days despite fresh U.S. strikes that raised doubts about a fragile ceasefire, reports AFP. Speaking to reporters in Jaipur during an official visit to India, Rubio said negotiations continued through talks in...

Samsung union escalates dispute with strike by 47,000 staff
Samsung union escalates dispute with strike by 47,000 staff

Samsung Electronics labour union said Wednesday it would proceed with a planned general strike starting Thursday after last-minute government-mediated negotiations failed to produce a breakthrough, according to Korea Herald, Reuters and CNBC. Union chief Choi Seung-ho said the union had accepted...

Trump paused planned Iran strike amid ongoing negotiations
Trump paused planned Iran strike amid ongoing negotiations

U.S. President Donald Trump said he had postponed a planned military strike against Iran, citing ongoing negotiations that he believed could still produce a diplomatic breakthrough. Speaking at the White House on Monday, Trump said a major attack scheduled for Tuesday had been put on hold to...

South Korea considers emergency measures to avert Samsung strike
South Korea considers emergency measures to avert Samsung strike

South Korea said on Sunday it would pursue all available measures, including emergency arbitration, to prevent a potential labor strike at Samsung Electronics, warning that disruptions at the countrys largest company could severely impact the national economy, reports Reuters. Prime Minister Kim...

Russia declares May 8–9 ceasefire, warns of strike if violated
Russia declares May 8–9 ceasefire, warns of strike if violated

Russia announced a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 9, aligning with its annual Victory Day commemorations marking the end of World War II, reports AFP. The Russian defense ministry said the truce was ordered by President Vladimir Putin and expressed hope that Ukraine would also...

Infant killed in Israeli strike as family mourned father in Lebanon
Infant killed in Israeli strike as family mourned father in Lebanon

A Lebanese family mourning the death of a father was struck again by tragedy when an Israeli airstrike killed a toddler and several relatives in southern Lebanon, despite hopes of a ceasefire, reports Reuters. Seven-year-old Aline Saeed survived the attack on her home in the village of Srifa,...