• Snow and Stormy Winds Cut Power in Balkans
  • Russian Attacks Kill 4 in Ukraine
  • Croatian sentenced to 50 years for killing 7-year-old student
  • Iran Rejects 45-Day Ceasefire Proposal
  • Thousands protest far-right surge in Croatia
Artemis II breaks Apollo 13's distance record as humans travel farther from Earth

HOUSTON (AP) – With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts set a record Monday as the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby promising magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed.

Croatians commemorate the siege of Vukovar

VUKOVAR, Croatia (AP) – Croatia on Tuesday marked the anniversary of the fall of Vukovar, which was demolished by the Serb-led Yugoslav army during the 1991-95 war and became a symbol of resistance and national unity during the conflict.

JPMorgan CEO Dimon: Iran war could reignite inflation and keep rates higher

NEW YORK (AP) – JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned in his annual shareholder letter that a “resilient” U.S. economy could face renewed inflation pressures if the war in Iran disrupts global energy markets. Dimon described inflation as the potential “skunk at the party” this year.

JPMorgan CEO Dimon: Iran war could reignite inflation and keep rates higher

NEW YORK (AP) – JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned in his annual shareholder letter that a “resilient” U.S. economy could face renewed inflation pressures if the war in Iran disrupts global energy markets. Dimon described inflation as the potential “skunk at the party” this year.

Samsung discontinuing its texting app, saying switch to Google Messages

NEW YORK (AP) – Samsung is saying goodbye its namesake texting app. According to an end of service announcement published on the tech giant’s U.S. support website, Samsung Messages will be discontinued in July.

Key Fed official sees possible rate hike amid higher gas prices

WASHINGTON (AP) – A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that an interest rate hike could be appropriate if inflation remains persistently above the central bank’s 2% target, the latest sign that some policymakers are moving away from a bias toward reducing borrowing costs.

Iran rejects ceasefire deal as Trump's deadline nears

Tehran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal and said it wants a permanent end to the war as U.S. President Donald Trump ‘s ultimatum to make a deal ticked closer with an expanded threat of strikes against the Islamic Republic to include all power plants and bridges.

Russian attacks kill 4 as Ukraine drones target oil infrastructure

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – A Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa killed two women and a toddler, authorities said Monday, while Ukrainian long-range drones targeted Russia’s key Black Sea port for oil exports.

Risky rescue of US crew relied on subterfuge, Trump says

WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States relied on dozens of aircraft, hundreds of personnel, secret CIA technology and a dose of subterfuge to rescue a two-man F-15E fighter jet crew downed deep inside Iran, a risky mission that President Donald Trump and his top defense aides detailed Monday.

NEW YORK (AP) – JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned in his annual shareholder letter that a “resilient” U.S. economy could face renewed inflation pressures if the war in Iran disrupts global energy markets. Dimon described inflation as the potential “skunk at the party” this year.