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Trump Says Iran War Will ‘Be Over Quickly’ as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Rise US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the conflict with Iran will “be over quickly,” even as Tehran seeks to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most critical oil shipping chokepoint. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump said military operations are progressing well and fighting is not expected to last long. However, Iran has claimed sovereign rights over the strait, which handles approximately one-fifth of global crude oil transportation. ...

WHO Says Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak Is Not a Pandemic Threat The World Health Organization confirmed Wednesday that the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship does not pose a pandemic threat, aiming to ease global public health concerns. The WHO noted that hantavirus spreads very differently from COVID-19 and does not transmit widely between people. The virus is primarily contracted through contact with infected rodent droppings, and human-to-human transmission is extremely rare. ...

Bitwise CEO: Four-Year Crypto Cycle Is Over The CEO of crypto asset manager Bitwise has declared that the traditional four-year crypto market cycle is dead, as institutional participation reshapes market dynamics. He noted that with the proliferation of Bitcoin ETFs and deep engagement from traditional financial institutions, the crypto market is transitioning from retail-driven to institution-driven. This shift implies lower volatility but more sustainable long-term growth. Bitwise specifically highlighted Strategy’s STRC product as a key catalyst for bringing Bitcoin into fixed-income markets, reflecting the broader trend of crypto assets entering mainstream finance. ...

Heart Rate Variability: An Overlooked Health Indicator A BBC report highlights that Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a crucial health metric that most people know little about. Your heartbeat is not perfectly regular — the time interval between each beat varies slightly. This variability reflects the state of your autonomic nervous system, with higher HRV generally indicating better cardiovascular health and stress resilience. Research shows HRV can predict various health risks including heart disease, anxiety disorders, and chronic inflammation. Continuous monitoring through smart devices can help individuals detect potential health issues earlier. ...

China Sentences Former Defence Ministers to Suspended Death Penalties Chinese authorities have sentenced former Defence Ministers Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe to death with a two-year reprieve, marking one of the most significant anti-corruption cases in the Chinese military in recent years. Both men served as Defence Minister and were investigated for serious disciplinary and legal violations. Official reports stated that during their tenure, they abused their positions in weapons procurement and military construction projects, accepting massive bribes. ...

Bitcoin expert and Blockstream CEO Adam Back argues Bitcoin security model outperforms DeFi protocols with its battle-tested consensus mechanism

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific sold $208 million worth of bitcoin in Q1 2026 as it continues its strategic pivot to AI infrastructure

The Democratic Republic of Congo president has hinted at extending his term and delaying scheduled elections raising domestic and international concern

Pantera Capital says the $321 billion tokenization market is still in an early stage comparable to newspapers on the early internet despite 60 percent growth in 2025

Animoca Brands founder Yat Siu says the metaverse is evolving beyond immersive digital worlds into an economy powered by 100 billion AI agents handling commerce and payments on blockchain infrastructure.