Factbox-What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important for oil?

Factbox-What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important for oil?
Factbox-What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important for oil?

Factbox-What is the Strait of Hormuz and why is it so important for oil?
Germany's Merz says diplomacy offer to now-weakened Iran still stands

Germany's Merz says diplomacy offer to now-weakened Iran still stands
Denmark willing to invest more in Greenland, Danish PM says

Denmark willing to invest more in Greenland, Danish PM says
Hundreds flee into Azerbaijan and Armenia from Iran
Hundreds flee into Azerbaijan and Armenia from Iran
Israeli strike directly hit Iran's Natanz underground enrichment plant, IAEA says

Israeli strike directly hit Iran's Natanz underground enrichment plant, IAEA says
Analysis-Israeli air power reigns over Iran, but needs US for deeper impact

Analysis-Israeli air power reigns over Iran, but needs US for deeper impact
Taiwan completes first sea trial for domestically made submarine in defence milestone

Taiwan completes first sea trial for domestically made submarine in defence milestone
Stranded in Cyprus and beyond, Israelis desperately seek way home

Stranded in Cyprus and beyond, Israelis desperately seek way home
Slovak PM Fico raises neutrality before NATO summit

Slovak PM Fico raises neutrality before NATO summit
Ukraine appoints new prosecutor general

Ukraine appoints new prosecutor general
Kremlin calls G7 'useless', agrees with Trump that kicking out Russia was a mistake

Kremlin calls G7 'useless', agrees with Trump that kicking out Russia was a mistake
Kremlin says it sees that Israel does not want mediation efforts with Iran amid 'galloping escalation'

Kremlin says it sees that Israel does not want mediation efforts with Iran amid 'galloping escalation'
North Korea will help Russia rebuild Kursk after Ukrainian incursion, Kim tells Putin ally

North Korea will help Russia rebuild Kursk after Ukrainian incursion, Kim tells Putin ally
Appeals court questions judges' ability to review Trump's Los Angeles troop deployment

Appeals court questions judges' ability to review Trump's Los Angeles troop deployment
Indonesia's Prabowo to hold talks with Putin to cement 'strategic partnership'

Indonesia's Prabowo to hold talks with Putin to cement 'strategic partnership'
Iranian supreme leader Khamenei has been implacable opponent of US and Israel

Iranian supreme leader Khamenei has been implacable opponent of US and Israel
Iran leader Khamenei sees his inner circle hollowed out by Israel

Iran leader Khamenei sees his inner circle hollowed out by Israel
Evacuees from Israel arrive in Slovakia and Czech Republic

Evacuees from Israel arrive in Slovakia and Czech Republic
Taiwan seals Ukraine combat-tested drone software deal to help deter China

Taiwan seals Ukraine combat-tested drone software deal to help deter China
New Zealand PM to discuss trade, tourism and security on first visit to China

New Zealand PM to discuss trade, tourism and security on first visit to China
Israeli military says it killed Iran's wartime chief of staff
Israeli military says it killed Iran's wartime chief of staff
G7 expresses support for Israel, calls Iran source of instability

G7 expresses support for Israel, calls Iran source of instability
Pentagon chief says Trump still aiming for deal with Iran

Pentagon chief says Trump still aiming for deal with Iran
US citizen dies in Russian attack on Ukraine capital, Kyiv mayor says
US citizen dies in Russian attack on Ukraine capital, Kyiv mayor says
Xi says China 'deeply worried' about Israel-Iran conflict, urges de-escalation

Xi says China 'deeply worried' about Israel-Iran conflict, urges de-escalation
France's Macron: US has made offer for Israel-Iran ceasefire

France's Macron: US has made offer for Israel-Iran ceasefire
Trump requests NSC to be prepared as he returns early from G7 summit, Fox News reports

Trump requests NSC to be prepared as he returns early from G7 summit, Fox News reports
Trump says everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran

Trump says everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran
US deploying more defensive capabilities to Middle East, defense secretary says

US deploying more defensive capabilities to Middle East, defense secretary says
Three Iranian Red Crescent workers killed in Israeli strike in Tehran, Mehr reports

Three Iranian Red Crescent workers killed in Israeli strike in Tehran, Mehr reports
Macron, Trump discuss tariffs, Middle East, Ukraine, French official says

Macron, Trump discuss tariffs, Middle East, Ukraine, French official says
UK advises citizens in Israel to register with British authorities

UK advises citizens in Israel to register with British authorities
Israeli resilience tested as Iranian missile strikes hit home

Israeli resilience tested as Iranian missile strikes hit home
US bolsters Trump's Middle East military options by moving refueling aircraft, officials say

US bolsters Trump's Middle East military options by moving refueling aircraft, officials say
Iran sought US pressure on Israel for ceasefire via Gulf states, sources say

Iran sought US pressure on Israel for ceasefire via Gulf states, sources say
China's Xi meets Kazakh leader Tokayev, widen cooperation, Xinhua says

China's Xi meets Kazakh leader Tokayev, widen cooperation, Xinhua says
Explainer-How much damage have Israeli strikes caused to Iran's nuclear programme?

Explainer-How much damage have Israeli strikes caused to Iran's nuclear programme?
Factbox-What is the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?

Factbox-What is the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty?
Zelenskiy plans to discuss weapons purchases with Trump on G7 sidelines

Zelenskiy plans to discuss weapons purchases with Trump on G7 sidelines
Iranians flee capital for safety as Israeli airstrikes intensify

Iranians flee capital for safety as Israeli airstrikes intensify
Russia says US has cancelled next round of talks on easing tensions

Russia says US has cancelled next round of talks on easing tensions
Ukraine says repatriation of war dead over after 1,245 more bodies received from Russia

Ukraine says repatriation of war dead over after 1,245 more bodies received from Russia
UN cuts aid appeal after donors slash budgets

UN cuts aid appeal after donors slash budgets
Russia is ready to mediate on Iran, and to accept Tehran's uranium, Kremlin says

Russia is ready to mediate on Iran, and to accept Tehran's uranium, Kremlin says
German arms purchases to favour speed over supplier origin, top official says

German arms purchases to favour speed over supplier origin, top official says
Likely all machines at Iran's main enrichment plant 'severely damaged', IAEA chief says

Likely all machines at Iran's main enrichment plant 'severely damaged', IAEA chief says
Israel does not intend to physically harm Tehran residents, defence minister says

Israel does not intend to physically harm Tehran residents, defence minister says
Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions

Chilean students take to streets over education budget and school conditions
Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña

Paraguay’s political crisis deepens as Congress moves to impeach Peña
Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations

Indonesia's Widodo displays university diploma in court amid forgery allegations
‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years

‘He carried Portugal’ – Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement divides fans after 23 years
Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis

Paraguay's Senate opens impeachment trial against President Peña over banking crisis
‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest

‘We want our money’ – Paraguay protesters demand Peña's impeachment as banking crisis sparks unrest
Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat

Israelis fear losing US support after Vance blames Iran war for election defeat
‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel

‘Bolt from the blue’ – Herzog alarmed as Trump announces end to US military aid for Israel
How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club

How an Indonesian company created Europe’s hottest football club
Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat

Paraguay's President Peña resigns amid banking crisis and impeachment threat
Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock

Netanyahu warns against Arab-backed coalition as Israel faces political deadlock
South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war

South Korea expands naval mission near Strait of Hormuz but rules out joining US-Iran war
‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez

‘Socialism is fascism’ – Milei attacks the left at Madrid Summit amid tensions with Spain's Sanchez
‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election

‘Your party drove Arab voters to polls’ – Herzog confronts Netanyahu ally over Israel election
Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis

Paraguay's Peña pledges to return savings amid banking crisis
US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains

US midterm elections 2026: Young, Black and Hispanic voters drive Democratic gains
Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary

Thousands rally in Tehran against US and Israel on embassy seizure anniversary
Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

Abdul El-Sayed makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate
Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border

Colombia's De la Espriella launches 'Sparta' Military offensive against armed groups near Venezuela border
Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115

Spain's transport minister resigns after train crashes kill 115
Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes

Egypt's el-Sisi warns of 'catastrophic' consequences if US-Iran conflict resumes
‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders

‘Rabat must go’ – Chilean women demand Justice Minister's resignation over reduced sentences for sex offenders
ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns

ChatGPT could weaken African students’ critical thinking skills, AI researcher warns
The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business

The Man who turned nuclear secrets into a business
Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms

Tunisia Roundup: Saïed demands procurement overhaul, parliament advances water and energy bills and fuel strike looms
Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?

Which Spanish accents are hardest to understand?
Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million

Elon Musk leads 2026 US midterm election donors with $446 million
The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion

The democracy paradox: Why we want freedom but admire unchecked power — Opinion
Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade

Russia supplies up to 87% of diesel imports in key markets as fuel disruptions threaten trade
US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago

US time zones in 1924: How railways shaped America's clocks more than a century ago