Trump says ceasefire is on ‘life support’ after calling Iran’s reply a ‘stupid proposal’ - Middle East conflict 11 May
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal as a “stupid proposal,” say...
Instagram has announced Edits, a new mobile-focused video editing platform set to launch in February. The app arrives as TikTok and CapCut face regulatory challenges in the U.S., positioning Instagram as a stronger competitor in the video creation market.
Instagram has introduced Edits, a new video editing platform aimed at mobile users, offering a comprehensive set of tools for content creation.
Instagram president Adam Mosseri announced the platform in a video on social media, stating that the company’s goal is to provide innovative video tools not only for Instagram but also for other platforms.
The app is currently available for pre-registration and is set for an official launch in February, with the App Store listing a release date of 13 March.
The launch comes amid challenges faced by TikTok and CapCut, both owned by China’s ByteDance, in the United States. TikTok was recently temporarily banned over national security concerns, intensifying competition in the video app market.
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed willingness to extend restrictions on TikTok unless its U.S. operations shift further towards American investors.
With TikTok and CapCut facing regulatory hurdles, Instagram aims to strengthen its position by positioning Edits as a powerful tool for video creation and editing.
Australia confirmed it will repatriate citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, with quarantine on arrival. Spain, France are evacuating nationals as three deaths are confirmed. In the U.S., two passengers have been isolated after testing positive for the virus.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed Iran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal as a “stupid proposal,” saying Tehran failed to commit to abandoning its pursuit of a nuclear weapon, while warning the fragile ceasefire was on “massive life support”.
Metropolitan Shio of Senaki and Chkhorotsku has been elected the 142nd head of the Georgian Orthodox Church at a meeting of clergy in Tbilisi following the death of longtime Patriarch Ilia II.
President Donald Trump called Iran’s response to a US war proposal “totally unacceptable” after Tehran sent its reply through mediator Pakistan, according to IRNA. Qatar’s al-Thani also warned Iran against using the Strait of Hormuz as “a pressure tool”.
Afghanistan has signed a five-year gold mining contract with Afghan and Azerbaijani companies in a deal worth more than $20m, the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has said.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital maritime chokepoint and serves as the primary artery linking the Persian Gulf to international energy markets. With approximately 20% of global oil and gas shipments transiting this waterway, it is the backbone of energy security for Asia, Europe, and beyond.
China’s exports grew faster than expected in April, as overseas buyers moved quickly to secure supplies amid fears that the conflict involving Iran could drive up global energy and transport costs.
Asian stocks surged to record highs on 7 May as investors priced in growing hopes of a potential Middle East peace deal, while oil prices eased and the U.S. dollar weakened amid shifting global risk sentiment.
Stocks around the world climbed to fresh record highs on Wednesday (6 May), while oil prices fell sharply, after reports suggested the United States and Iran were nearing an agreement to end conflict.
U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will raise tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25% next week, up from the 15% level agreed last year, accusing the bloc of failing to comply with its trade commitments.
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