https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/modi-touches-feet-of-veteran-bjp-worker-makhanlal-sarkar-at-bengal-swearing-in 2026-05-09T16:16:53Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/84dfb584-cd71-4eb7-8093-3792e8e1c75a-modi-touches-feet-of-veteran-bjp-worker-makhanlal-sarkar-at-7b4c0b62f5c21a87.jpg Modi Touches Feet of Veteran BJP Worker Makhanlal Sarkar at Bengal Swearing-In Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T16:16:52Z Modi Touches Feet of Veteran BJP Worker Makhanlal Sarkar at Bengal Swearing-In https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/economy/china-posts-record-april-exports-and-imports-ahead-of-trump-xi-summit 2026-05-09T16:07:43Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/912c8ccf-c4ee-4d60-93dc-10b18677e023-china-posts-record-april-exports-and-imports-ahead-of-trump-941a622fa687c993.jpg China Posts Record April Exports and Imports Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T16:07:43Z China Posts Record April Exports and Imports Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/us-iran-nuclear-talks-expected-to-resume-in-islamabad-next-week 2026-05-09T16:07:09Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/672bc520-f487-428d-b134-b90dcf548d52-us-iran-nuclear-talks-expected-to-resume-in-islamabad-next--c4ea80a8a97d91ad.jpg US-Iran Nuclear Talks Expected to Resume in Islamabad Next Week Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T16:07:08Z US-Iran Nuclear Talks Expected to Resume in Islamabad Next Week https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/technology/nba-referee-tony-brothers-restrained-after-confronting-coach-finch 2026-05-09T16:01:51Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/e7ea7e18-0f30-400e-9045-7b666a495e9d-nba-referee-tony-brothers-restrained-after-confronting-coac-126cc137c69ec8dc.jpg NBA Referee Tony Brothers Restrained After Confronting Coach Finch Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T16:01:51Z NBA Referee Tony Brothers Restrained After Confronting Coach Finch https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/george-clooney-turns-65-in-saint-tropez-alongside-amal 2026-05-09T15:59:52Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/cfacd7e6-0f70-4243-9da2-121c8b787c86-george-clooney-turns-65-in-saint-tropez-alongside-amal-ed0cf0793c01ed13.jpg George Clooney Turns 65 in Saint-Tropez Alongside Amal Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T15:59:52Z George Clooney Turns 65 in Saint-Tropez Alongside Amal https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/economy/hantavirus-outbreak-on-cruise-ship-raises-cdc-readiness-questions 2026-05-09T15:58:35Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/eb31bee6-e703-4e10-8b01-0155ed0fdf60-hantavirus-outbreak-on-cruise-ship-raises-cdc-readiness-que-3de10cce29903286.jpg Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Raises CDC Readiness Questions Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T15:58:35Z Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Raises CDC Readiness Questions https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/drone-defense-firm-credits-ukraine-field-testing-amid-iran-sanctions-push 2026-05-09T15:57:17Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/685c5157-a78d-4aea-b39c-0b3551cd6ef7-drone-defense-firm-credits-ukraine-field-testing-amid-iran--d076c58bd4a4aac7.jpg Drone defense firm credits Ukraine field testing amid Iran sanctions push Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T15:57:17Z Drone defense firm credits Ukraine field testing amid Iran sanctions push https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/sports/jan-blachowicz-withdraws-from-ufc-328-with-torn-meniscus 2026-05-09T13:20:24Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/7b7eef83-a758-4d8a-9fca-8283c907b89d-jan-blachowicz-withdraws-from-ufc-328-with-torn-meniscus-04304b52b08b0ef0.jpg Jan Blachowicz Withdraws From UFC 328 With Torn Meniscus Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T13:20:24Z Jan Blachowicz Withdraws From UFC 328 With Torn Meniscus https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/immigration/miami-jury-convicts-four-men-in-2021-assassination-of-haiti-s-president 2026-05-09T13:20:21Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/07eb8ad5-73f3-46de-bded-93f1fbdf99b4-miami-jury-convicts-four-men-in-2021-assassination-of-haiti-67f25ffc22e34bc8.jpg Miami Jury Convicts Four Men in 2021 Assassination of Haiti's President Photo: Image via pixabay (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T13:20:21Z Miami Jury Convicts Four Men in 2021 Assassination of Haiti's President https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/security/who-chief-travels-to-tenerife-to-oversee-hantavirus-ship-evacuation 2026-05-09T13:20:15Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/3322d8c8-b793-4717-9bdc-e9beb40d9d5c-who-chief-travels-to-tenerife-to-oversee-hantavirus-ship-ev-12acb8a8c3f6b5bf.jpg WHO Chief Travels to Tenerife to Oversee Hantavirus Ship Evacuation Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T13:20:15Z WHO Chief Travels to Tenerife to Oversee Hantavirus Ship Evacuation https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/sports/brewers-outfielder-brandon-lockridge-carted-off-after-wall-collision 2026-05-09T13:20:15Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/007549e3-0b9a-4bff-a496-f73eec1278b6-brewers-outfielder-brandon-lockridge-carted-off-after-wall--bec587d704a00924.jpg Brewers outfielder Brandon Lockridge carted off after wall collision Photo: Image via pixabay (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T13:20:15Z Brewers outfielder Brandon Lockridge carted off after wall collision https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/security/frontier-jet-strikes-pedestrian-on-denver-runway-aborts-takeoff 2026-05-09T12:02:20Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/9525b0e7-0530-4c98-ac95-0bd6b0be41e0-frontier-jet-strikes-pedestrian-on-denver-runway-aborts-tak-319c6ea1a76cb99c.jpg Frontier jet strikes pedestrian on Denver runway, aborts takeoff Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T12:02:20Z Frontier jet strikes pedestrian on Denver runway, aborts takeoff https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/sports/travis-bazzana-hits-first-mlb-homer-in-guardians-6-4-win-over-twins 2026-05-09T11:28:24Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/9f5e3c87-f558-4bc1-b61d-82972eba208e-travis-bazzana-hits-first-mlb-homer-in-guardians-6-4-win-ov-89ec3ad1ad307647.jpg Travis Bazzana hits first MLB homer in Guardians' 6-4 win over Twins Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T11:28:24Z Travis Bazzana hits first MLB homer in Guardians' 6-4 win over Twins https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/health/rockies-edge-phillies-9-7-in-11-innings-after-blowing-six-run-lead 2026-05-09T11:28:23Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/5c960038-5113-4e05-bb42-967ea0170521-rockies-edge-phillies-9-7-in-11-innings-after-blowing-six-r-2bd57974dcbd9e47.jpg Rockies edge Phillies 9-7 in 11 innings after blowing six-run lead Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T11:28:23Z Rockies edge Phillies 9-7 in 11 innings after blowing six-run lead https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/politics/one-dead-two-missing-after-mount-dukono-eruption-in-indonesia 2026-05-09T11:27:55Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/0a98d6bb-f50f-418c-aee3-8de882f94458-one-dead-two-missing-after-mount-dukono-eruption-in-indones-3c2fde12f54291b7.jpg One Dead, Two Missing After Mount Dukono Eruption in Indonesia Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T11:27:55Z One Dead, Two Missing After Mount Dukono Eruption in Indonesia https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/economy/mother-s-day-spending-reflects-broader-shift-toward-year-round-gifting 2026-05-09T11:27:42Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/51471544-8ed7-4445-a575-1b3cca36fdb7-mother-s-day-spending-reflects-broader-shift-toward-year-ro-84eafe438ff6a2e2.jpg Mother's Day Spending Reflects Broader Shift Toward Year-Round Gifting Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T11:27:42Z Mother's Day Spending Reflects Broader Shift Toward Year-Round Gifting https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/security/us-military-strike-on-alleged-drug-boat-in-pacific-kills-two 2026-05-09T11:19:47Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/8d6eae0a-f79f-4e6d-a638-15a314cdb596-us-military-strike-on-alleged-drug-boat-in-pacific-kills-tw-dc912a7444ae687c.jpg US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills two Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T11:19:47Z US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills two https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/sports/misiorowski-strikes-out-11-sets-velocity-records-in-brewers-shutout 2026-05-09T11:15:37Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/952379f3-a16f-4ecb-8436-32348a4e0998-misiorowski-strikes-out-11-sets-velocity-records-in-brewers-a78f0b262ede9afd.jpg Misiorowski strikes out 11, sets velocity records in Brewers shutout Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T11:15:37Z Misiorowski strikes out 11, sets velocity records in Brewers shutout https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/climate/us-nears-400-million-settlement-with-tiktok-over-child-privacy 2026-05-09T11:15:22Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/d9394369-f7b1-4255-aa66-c5a34344384a-us-nears-400-million-settlement-with-tiktok-over-child-priv-c82f1eace43b53b4.jpg US Nears $400 Million Settlement With TikTok Over Child Privacy Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T11:15:22Z US Nears $400 Million Settlement With TikTok Over Child Privacy https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/security/delta-ground-worker-killed-in-tug-vehicle-collision-at-orlando-airport 2026-05-09T11:15:07Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/7d8e51cb-7e20-4071-9987-a8917dfa985c-delta-ground-worker-killed-in-tug-vehicle-collision-at-orla-c2223a36243ab6df.jpg Delta Ground Worker Killed in Tug Vehicle Collision at Orlando Airport Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T11:15:07Z Delta Ground Worker Killed in Tug Vehicle Collision at Orlando Airport https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/health/trump-moves-to-oust-fda-commissioner-marty-makary 2026-05-09T11:14:42Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/e3f0b98f-2a18-4a48-ae47-f7b8cffe982d-trump-moves-to-oust-fda-commissioner-marty-makary-93afd12f4fea6a3b.jpg Trump moves to oust FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Photo: Image via pixabay (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T11:14:42Z Trump moves to oust FDA Commissioner Marty Makary https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/politics/virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-democratic-redistricting-plan 2026-05-09T11:07:52Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/6315390a-8691-4af0-922e-3e1e5e2294b2-virginia-supreme-court-strikes-down-democratic-redistrictin-c8edc253256b430e.jpg Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democratic redistricting plan Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T11:07:52Z Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democratic redistricting plan https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/culture/u-s-plans-charter-evacuation-for-americans-on-hantavirus-ship 2026-05-09T11:06:11Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/9e51c855-6369-4a07-8d00-7a4252d1b7dc-u-s-plans-charter-evacuation-for-americans-on-hantavirus-sh-a0851aeb3ab5bcee.jpg U.S. Plans Charter Evacuation for Americans on Hantavirus Ship Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T11:06:11Z U.S. Plans Charter Evacuation for Americans on Hantavirus Ship https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/health/russia-holds-scaled-down-victory-day-parade-amid-ukraine-war 2026-05-09T11:04:44Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/34595b63-897d-443c-b6bc-f77c16a76c96-russia-holds-scaled-down-victory-day-parade-amid-ukraine-wa-e9db68ab84de613b.jpg Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade amid Ukraine war Photo: Image via pixabay (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-09T11:04:44Z Russia holds scaled-down Victory Day parade amid Ukraine war https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/trump-announces-3-day-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-and-prisoner-swap 2026-05-08T19:51:24Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/f6b8dbaa-6c29-4971-a69d-1860f6da431e-trump-announces-3-day-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-and-prisoner-d4c5ee85a59ae86b.jpg Trump Announces 3-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T19:51:24Z Trump Announces 3-Day Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire and Prisoner Swap https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/economy/hantavirus-outbreak-on-mv-hondius-prompts-u-s-evacuation-plans 2026-05-08T19:27:31Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/7ba9165c-9d6e-44a4-9d6b-c4756a87cb23-hantavirus-outbreak-on-mv-hondius-prompts-u-s-evacuation-pl-58b42aec3d24a4e6.jpg Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Prompts U.S. Evacuation Plans Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T19:27:31Z Hantavirus Outbreak on MV Hondius Prompts U.S. Evacuation Plans https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/americas/bournemouth-suspends-alex-jimenez-amid-social-media-investigation 2026-05-08T19:26:46Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/c5470054-88dc-4c27-9d6a-2998df532d62-bournemouth-suspends-alex-jimenez-amid-social-media-investi-650a7e0a9d866cfc.jpg Bournemouth suspends Alex Jimenez amid social media investigation Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T19:26:46Z Bournemouth suspends Alex Jimenez amid social media investigation https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/housing/festus-mogae-former-botswana-president-and-hiv-reformer-dies-at-86 2026-05-08T19:26:08Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/3308d8b7-f5cc-4184-8d60-f90f571031c8-festus-mogae-former-botswana-president-and-hiv-reformer-die-f96c6a74b3b7a536.jpg Festus Mogae, Former Botswana President and HIV Reformer, Dies at 86 Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T19:26:08Z Festus Mogae, Former Botswana President and HIV Reformer, Dies at 86 https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/mount-dukono-eruption-kills-3-hikers-on-indonesian-island 2026-05-08T18:56:29Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/a2f521fc-274b-4207-8e7f-877b997e4e86-mount-dukono-eruption-kills-3-hikers-on-indonesian-island-a380474cf1453726.jpg Mount Dukono Eruption Kills 3 Hikers on Indonesian Island Photo: Image via pixabay (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T18:56:28Z Mount Dukono Eruption Kills 3 Hikers on Indonesian Island https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/security/judge-set-to-rule-on-camera-access-in-charlie-kirk-murder-case 2026-05-08T18:48:03Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/79f9efd6-b4dd-4323-a05e-8599ec7d29a0-judge-set-to-rule-on-camera-access-in-charlie-kirk-murder-c-8fccdb345d17da36.jpg Judge Set to Rule on Camera Access in Charlie Kirk Murder Case Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T18:48:03Z Judge Set to Rule on Camera Access in Charlie Kirk Murder Case https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/culture/nintendo-designer-takashi-tezuka-to-retire-after-40-years 2026-05-08T18:40:53Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/e1ca5a79-ffb2-4bda-ba96-9d513677a06b-nintendo-designer-takashi-tezuka-to-retire-after-40-years-5710c31931f617a7.jpg Nintendo Designer Takashi Tezuka to Retire After 40 Years Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T18:40:53Z Nintendo Designer Takashi Tezuka to Retire After 40 Years https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/education/canvas-cyberattack-disrupts-finals-at-thousands-of-schools-nationwide 2026-05-08T18:38:36Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/77447a9f-ed8f-43c6-94ab-916a5eb2b545-canvas-cyberattack-disrupts-finals-at-thousands-of-schools--6b309e4c9ad80efb.jpg Canvas cyberattack disrupts finals at thousands of schools nationwide Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T18:38:35Z Canvas cyberattack disrupts finals at thousands of schools nationwide https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/politics/hantavirus-has-no-approved-treatment-but-researchers-are-working-on-options 2026-05-08T17:34:27Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/b30b7a7f-d2b0-4f84-bf0d-c872de3ded2f-hantavirus-has-no-approved-treatment-but-researchers-are-wo-086d7197f92e6e4b.jpg Hantavirus Has No Approved Treatment, But Researchers Are Working on Options Photo: Image via pixabay (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T17:34:27Z Hantavirus Has No Approved Treatment, But Researchers Are Working on Options https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/health/martin-laird-enters-myrtle-beach-as-alternate-shoots-64-to-lead 2026-05-08T17:17:57Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/7dc14939-89ca-4fc7-9083-44d037ee43b8-martin-laird-enters-myrtle-beach-as-alternate-shoots-64-to--4798e1856a2a0c9a.jpg Martin Laird enters Myrtle Beach as alternate, shoots 64 to lead Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T17:17:57Z Martin Laird enters Myrtle Beach as alternate, shoots 64 to lead https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/education/mescal-and-buckley-to-reunite-in-benh-zeitlin-s-outlaw-romance 2026-05-08T16:59:04Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/placeholder.png Mescal and Buckley to Reunite in Benh Zeitlin's Outlaw Romance Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T16:59:04Z Mescal and Buckley to Reunite in Benh Zeitlin's Outlaw Romance https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/economy/pentagon-releases-first-tranche-of-declassified-ufo-files 2026-05-08T16:55:32Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/f996c2e8-ad30-4f6c-beac-5e1d02b7aa42-pentagon-releases-first-tranche-of-declassified-ufo-files-76b5d096d7de60d0.jpg Pentagon Releases First Tranche of Declassified UFO Files Photo: Image via pixabay (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T16:55:32Z Pentagon Releases First Tranche of Declassified UFO Files https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/politics/canvas-learning-platform-restored-after-cyberattack-hit-thousands-of-schools 2026-05-08T16:55:14Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/1b965f9e-2f7c-4d16-b938-53c7f44fad0e-canvas-learning-platform-restored-after-cyberattack-hit-tho-d75ec0753cc54813.jpg Canvas Learning Platform Restored After Cyberattack Hit Thousands of Schools Photo: Image via pixabay (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T16:55:14Z Canvas Learning Platform Restored After Cyberattack Hit Thousands of Schools https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/virginia-supreme-court-voids-democratic-redistricting-map 2026-05-08T15:02:58Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/276392c4-48c0-4552-bc21-27912f993918-virginia-supreme-court-voids-democratic-redistricting-map-703483dfd985af17.jpg Virginia Supreme Court voids Democratic redistricting map Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T15:02:58Z Virginia Supreme Court voids Democratic redistricting map https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/security/state-dept-to-revoke-passports-for-unpaid-child-support 2026-05-08T15:02:33Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/8c77d145-a9d4-4061-b7c0-df1af2f5ad73-state-dept-to-revoke-passports-for-unpaid-child-support-9b297cb6fbbb8de0.jpg State Dept. to Revoke Passports for Unpaid Child Support Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T15:02:33Z State Dept. to Revoke Passports for Unpaid Child Support https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/u-s-adds-115-000-jobs-in-april-beating-expectations 2026-05-08T15:02:26Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/0f357df4-3aa6-4a9f-b210-0ab860d696aa-u-s-adds-115-000-jobs-in-april-beating-expectations-0ea6d60bfa0481ce.jpg U.S. Adds 115,000 Jobs in April, Beating Expectations Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T15:02:26Z U.S. Adds 115,000 Jobs in April, Beating Expectations https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/culture/oil-tops-100-after-u-s-and-iran-exchange-fire-in-strait-of-hormuz 2026-05-08T13:48:21Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/75442e61-0242-4194-97b1-734091f23715-oil-tops-100-after-u-s-and-iran-exchange-fire-in-strait-of--e094fe8e7ca89f1d.jpg Oil Tops $100 After U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire in Strait of Hormuz Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T13:48:21Z Oil Tops $100 After U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire in Strait of Hormuz https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/security/uae-struck-by-drones-and-missiles-as-iran-war-ceasefire-frays 2026-05-08T13:44:37Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/61654e94-36e7-4e54-b3dd-a75332c7242c-uae-struck-by-drones-and-missiles-as-iran-war-ceasefire-fra-ec7f28aac64a0e9e.jpg UAE struck by drones and missiles as Iran war ceasefire frays Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T13:44:37Z UAE struck by drones and missiles as Iran war ceasefire frays https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/mississippi-tornadoes-damage-hundreds-of-homes-residents-describe-scrambling-for 2026-05-08T13:44:11Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/7290de4d-8b01-428a-b7bc-72e604eab8f9-mississippi-tornadoes-damage-hundreds-of-homes-residents-de-ba483eb5929c35da.jpg Mississippi Tornadoes Damage Hundreds of Homes, Residents Describe Scrambling for Cover Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T13:44:11Z Mississippi Tornadoes Damage Hundreds of Homes, Residents Describe Scrambling for Cover https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/security/hantavirus-cruise-ship-bound-for-canary-islands-after-three-evacuated 2026-05-08T12:44:10Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/e63269f7-9190-4f4a-9376-2608fb3320e0-hantavirus-cruise-ship-bound-for-canary-islands-after-three-925a4fae3c1172ab.jpg Hantavirus Cruise Ship Bound for Canary Islands After Three Evacuated Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T12:44:10Z Hantavirus Cruise Ship Bound for Canary Islands After Three Evacuated https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/culture/skyroot-aerospace-becomes-india-s-first-space-tech-unicorn 2026-05-08T12:43:22Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/f6b49de4-f9c1-4125-be65-6e79026acbb0-skyroot-aerospace-becomes-india-s-first-space-tech-unicorn-84dd21bca8b9881d.jpg Skyroot Aerospace Becomes India's First Space-Tech Unicorn Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T12:43:22Z Skyroot Aerospace Becomes India's First Space-Tech Unicorn https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/culture/uk-reports-third-suspected-hantavirus-case-tied-to-cruise-outbreak 2026-05-08T12:26:17Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/73b2c9d9-c0b2-4e70-9963-44bc83dad402-uk-reports-third-suspected-hantavirus-case-tied-to-cruise-o-2e18ac303f2764cb.jpg UK Reports Third Suspected Hantavirus Case Tied to Cruise Outbreak Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T12:26:17Z UK Reports Third Suspected Hantavirus Case Tied to Cruise Outbreak https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/culture/stellantis-and-leapmotor-expand-ev-tie-up-with-joint-manufacturing-plans 2026-05-08T12:21:39Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/47733e7f-34c1-4e81-b0e1-58e966d5d5bb-stellantis-and-leapmotor-expand-ev-tie-up-with-joint-manufa-90975818e7cbfc96.jpg Stellantis and Leapmotor Expand EV Tie-Up With Joint Manufacturing Plans Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T12:21:39Z Stellantis and Leapmotor Expand EV Tie-Up With Joint Manufacturing Plans https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/toyota-quarterly-profit-drops-49-as-tariffs-and-iran-war-weigh 2026-05-08T12:17:45Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/23610e65-d36d-433a-bc9f-39da86a8f6a8-toyota-quarterly-profit-drops-49-as-tariffs-and-iran-war-we-4a1d2f254de9ffb9.jpg Toyota Quarterly Profit Drops 49% as Tariffs and Iran War Weigh Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T12:17:45Z Toyota Quarterly Profit Drops 49% as Tariffs and Iran War Weigh https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/culture/ukrainian-drone-strike-on-rostov-center-halts-13-russian-airports 2026-05-08T12:17:33Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/2dd4ca77-8968-4a4d-b40e-f1ebabea5cdb-ukrainian-drone-strike-on-rostov-center-halts-13-russian-ai-0483537bbc74682d.jpg Ukrainian Drone Strike on Rostov Center Halts 13 Russian Airports Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T12:17:33Z Ukrainian Drone Strike on Rostov Center Halts 13 Russian Airports https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/sports/jackie-shroff-superhero-film-set-for-may-29-release 2026-05-08T12:02:06Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/55e833b4-d203-4feb-88b5-9384af11e3b4-jackie-shroff-superhero-film-set-for-may-29-release-9b3c10b2ac61aa0d.jpg Jackie Shroff Superhero Film Set for May 29 Release Photo: Image via pixabay (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T12:02:06Z Jackie Shroff Superhero Film Set for May 29 Release https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/health/u-s-lifts-visa-hold-for-foreign-doctors-others-still-waiting 2026-05-08T11:59:15Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/40a8e124-a2ac-45d9-8a45-7ce6726fc390-u-s-lifts-visa-hold-for-foreign-doctors-others-still-waitin-55d1319b14bdf934.jpg U.S. Lifts Visa Hold for Foreign Doctors, Others Still Waiting Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T11:59:15Z U.S. Lifts Visa Hold for Foreign Doctors, Others Still Waiting https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/sports/supreme-court-faults-uttar-pradesh-over-lakhimpur-kheri-trial-stall 2026-05-08T11:54:50Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/f8536e16-9f78-4c12-a73d-d6d3b611df62-supreme-court-faults-uttar-pradesh-over-lakhimpur-kheri-tri-ca4cf2759e9c34a9.jpg Supreme Court Faults Uttar Pradesh Over Lakhimpur Kheri Trial Stall Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T11:54:50Z Supreme Court Faults Uttar Pradesh Over Lakhimpur Kheri Trial Stall https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/u-s-and-iran-exchange-fire-in-strait-of-hormuz 2026-05-08T09:40:22Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/e0a29f71-fb6e-4967-a74e-d9ee4f9f37c4-u-s-and-iran-exchange-fire-in-strait-of-hormuz-7cb2614ad95cd397.jpg U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire in Strait of Hormuz Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T09:40:22Z U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire in Strait of Hormuz https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/survey-global-favorability-of-us-drops-below-russia-under-trump 2026-05-08T09:06:48Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/9c5797a6-df25-403c-bfed-9565f962ef60-survey-global-favorability-of-us-drops-below-russia-under-t-014e10eeb1ce61be.jpg Survey: Global Favorability of US Drops Below Russia Under Trump Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T09:06:48Z Survey: Global Favorability of US Drops Below Russia Under Trump https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/uk-house-price-growth-slows-opening-window-for-first-time-buyers 2026-05-08T09:00:44Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/c3cb6626-66b3-4820-a0f1-098c6c3f4828-uk-house-price-growth-slows-opening-window-for-first-time-b-2e2bea11f8d8cc64.jpg UK House Price Growth Slows, Opening Window for First-Time Buyers Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T09:00:44Z UK House Price Growth Slows, Opening Window for First-Time Buyers https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/world/death-toll-reaches-37-in-china-fireworks-factory-explosion 2026-05-08T08:59:02Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/306bb455-f17b-43aa-9fae-99394c58c74a-death-toll-reaches-37-in-china-fireworks-factory-explosion-f9e4efb067dcb14e.jpg Death Toll Reaches 37 in China Fireworks Factory Explosion Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T08:59:02Z Death Toll Reaches 37 in China Fireworks Factory Explosion https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/education/golden-globes-bar-ai-generated-actors-from-award-eligibility 2026-05-08T08:13:55Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/placeholder.png Golden Globes bar AI-generated actors from award eligibility Photo: Image via pixabay (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-08T08:13:55Z Golden Globes bar AI-generated actors from award eligibility https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/americas/eu-and-us-edge-toward-trade-deal-ahead-of-may-19-talks 2026-05-07T20:52:16Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/b00e522b-89f7-4bbc-9d3d-744e8fb27615-eu-and-us-edge-toward-trade-deal-ahead-of-may-19-talks-6c54f045923613b6.jpg EU and US edge toward trade deal ahead of May 19 talks Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-07T20:52:16Z EU and US edge toward trade deal ahead of May 19 talks https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/politics/florida-state-georgia-cancel-2027-28-football-series-over-scheduling-pressures 2026-05-07T20:19:27Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/6a7d19c1-bff3-4bbe-a3c6-e94ee205ead5-florida-state-georgia-cancel-2027-28-football-series-over-s-a1c051096c794071.jpg Florida State, Georgia Cancel 2027-28 Football Series Over Scheduling Pressures Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-07T20:19:27Z Florida State, Georgia Cancel 2027-28 Football Series Over Scheduling Pressures https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/politics/officials-weigh-closing-florida-s-alligator-alcatraz-detention-site 2026-05-07T20:08:53Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/25f42f2a-6837-4887-8eaa-0f0ed80bbd1e-officials-weigh-closing-florida-s-alligator-alcatraz-detent-6f6ff3ddfcbbde77.jpg Officials Weigh Closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Site Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-07T20:08:53Z Officials Weigh Closing Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Site https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/climate/kansas-basketball-adds-radford-transfer-guard-dennis-parker-jr 2026-05-07T20:08:00Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/bbe2080d-03a5-4ecd-9926-53f845bf9f39-kansas-basketball-adds-radford-transfer-guard-dennis-parker-a85c9628181994f4.jpg Kansas Basketball Adds Radford Transfer Guard Dennis Parker Jr. Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-07T20:08:00Z Kansas Basketball Adds Radford Transfer Guard Dennis Parker Jr. https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/climate/nyc-battery-pilot-aims-to-ease-grid-strain-and-cut-renter-ac-costs 2026-05-07T20:07:06Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/9dc9e323-b5d9-4d9b-8993-517bb9e46ef5-nyc-battery-pilot-aims-to-ease-grid-strain-and-cut-renter-a-8a8e5a1efc2918cb.jpg NYC Battery Pilot Aims to Ease Grid Strain and Cut Renter AC Costs Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-07T20:07:06Z NYC Battery Pilot Aims to Ease Grid Strain and Cut Renter AC Costs https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/climate/ohio-ag-dave-yost-to-resign-leaving-dewine-to-pick-successor 2026-05-07T19:50:41Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/1973470f-8c85-4e1f-86b9-970f7923e0b9-ohio-ag-dave-yost-to-resign-leaving-dewine-to-pick-successo-f636314b0f519b68.jpg Ohio AG Dave Yost to Resign, Leaving DeWine to Pick Successor Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-07T19:50:41Z Ohio AG Dave Yost to Resign, Leaving DeWine to Pick Successor https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article/climate/kodak-black-faces-felony-mdma-trafficking-charge-in-florida 2026-05-07T19:49:39Z https://www.thestatesbrief.com/article-images/644050bd-47a3-43a0-a150-0c1bcf735c31-kodak-black-faces-felony-mdma-trafficking-charge-in-florida-770fdff27f0f5725.jpg Kodak Black faces felony MDMA trafficking charge in Florida Photo: Image via unsplash (Image for illustrative purposes only) The States Brief en 2026-05-07T19:49:39Z Kodak Black faces felony MDMA trafficking charge in Florida