Mojtaba Khamenei, seen as possible next Supreme Leader, has survived attacks on Iran, sources say

At least five hurt in Russian strikes on railway infrastructure in southern Ukraine

At least five hurt in Russian strikes on railway infrastructure in southern Ukraine
Hungary's opposition leads in polls, far-right party gains support

Hungary's opposition leads in polls, far-right party gains support
Spain defies Trump's threats over stance on Iran war, says it 'won't be vassals'

Spain defies Trump's threats over stance on Iran war, says it 'won't be vassals'
U.S. sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87 and expanding war zone

U.S. sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87 and expanding war zone
Iranians to bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Khamenei at Tehran ceremony

Iranians to bid farewell to late Supreme Leader Khamenei at Tehran ceremony
Two senior Communist Party officials absent from top Chinese political event

Two senior Communist Party officials absent from top Chinese political event
Philippine lawmakers advance impeachment of Vice President Duterte

Philippine lawmakers advance impeachment of Vice President Duterte
China says it seeks communication with US but vows to hold its 'red lines'

China says it seeks communication with US but vows to hold its 'red lines'
Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group

Taiwan indicts 62 over suspected scam centre operator Prince Group
Israel orders Lebanese to leave swathe of the south 'immediately'

Israel orders Lebanese to leave swathe of the south 'immediately'
A Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter jet caused the accidental downing of three US F-15s, WSJ reports
A Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter jet caused the accidental downing of three US F-15s, WSJ reports
UK Maritime Trade Operations receives a report of an incident east of UAE's Fujairah
UK Maritime Trade Operations receives a report of an incident east of UAE's Fujairah
Saudi Arabia to take all necessary measures to defend its security, cabinet says

Saudi Arabia to take all necessary measures to defend its security, cabinet says
North Korea to hold election for Supreme People's Assembly following party Congress

North Korea to hold election for Supreme People's Assembly following party Congress
France sending aircraft carrier to Mediterranean, Macron says

France sending aircraft carrier to Mediterranean, Macron says
Trump, Rubio offer conflicting reasons for US entry into Iran war

Trump, Rubio offer conflicting reasons for US entry into Iran war
Philippines Roundup: Mass repatriation sought, SoKor bilateral talks, Marcos’ oil shock plan

Philippines Roundup: Mass repatriation sought, SoKor bilateral talks, Marcos’ oil shock plan
China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end

China's foreign minister tells Israeli counterpart that attacks on Iran must end
Israeli military says Iranian missiles hit central Israel

Israeli military says Iranian missiles hit central Israel
Israel uses cargo ships to repatriate doctors stranded abroad by war

Israel uses cargo ships to repatriate doctors stranded abroad by war
Conservative Anglicans to pick rival leader, widening Church rifts

Conservative Anglicans to pick rival leader, widening Church rifts
Analysis-Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say

Analysis-Iran's strikes on Gulf states may widen war against Tehran, analysts say
First UK repatriation flight to leave Oman on Wednesday

First UK repatriation flight to leave Oman on Wednesday
Philippines, South Korea leaders pledge closer cooperation as geopolitical uncertainty mounts

Philippines, South Korea leaders pledge closer cooperation as geopolitical uncertainty mounts
Russia halts construction work at Bushehr nuclear plant due to strikes on Iran

Russia halts construction work at Bushehr nuclear plant due to strikes on Iran
Britain sends destroyer and helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus

Britain sends destroyer and helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus
Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons

Russia says war could backfire by spurring Iran and Arab nations to seek nuclear weapons
Israeli military says striking Hezbollah command centers, arms depots in Beirut

Israeli military says striking Hezbollah command centers, arms depots in Beirut
Turkey eyes lifting U.S. CAATSA sanctions before U.S. midterms

Turkey eyes lifting U.S. CAATSA sanctions before U.S. midterms
Trump says UK's Starmer is no Winston Churchill after rift over Iran strikes

Trump says UK's Starmer is no Winston Churchill after rift over Iran strikes
Israeli military deploys additional forces to southern Lebanon

Israeli military deploys additional forces to southern Lebanon
Pakistani and Afghan troops clash, UN says 42 Afghan civilians killed

Pakistani and Afghan troops clash, UN says 42 Afghan civilians killed
Malaysia PM tells parliament of plot to destabilise government

Malaysia PM tells parliament of plot to destabilise government
US orders some diplomatic staff to leave Middle East as Iran conflict escalates

US orders some diplomatic staff to leave Middle East as Iran conflict escalates
Taiwan says it hopes Iran's people can soon enjoy freedom and democracy

Taiwan says it hopes Iran's people can soon enjoy freedom and democracy
Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years

Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years
Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base

Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base
Six US service members killed in Iran conflict, US military says
Six US service members killed in Iran conflict, US military says
Rubio says planned Israeli action against Iran prompted US strikes

Rubio says planned Israeli action against Iran prompted US strikes
Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz

Iran vows to attack any ship trying to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Kuwait says two navy soldiers killed
Kuwait says two navy soldiers killed
EU's Costa backs Lebanon's decision to end Hezbollah military activities

EU's Costa backs Lebanon's decision to end Hezbollah military activities
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
‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear

‘Trump is preventing World War III’ – Lukashenko warns Ukraine conflict could turn nuclear
El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing

El Salvador soldiers seek discharge over deadly Haiti mission as four remain missing
Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation

Iran threatens ‘new battlefield’ if US attacks again, warns of unpredictable retaliation
Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates

Fujimori orders Peru prison overhaul after deadly gang clash kills three inmates
Where can you legally change your gender?

Where can you legally change your gender?
Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last

Happiest states in America 2026: Hawaii tops rankings as West Virginia comes last
More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries

More than half of the world's population lives in just seven countries
Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419

Bangladesh dengue surge overwhelms hospitals as deaths reach 419
Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation

Palestinians return to rubble in Hebron after 11-day Israeli operation
Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike

Iran calls US ‘biggest nuclear threat’ - After Tucker Carlson warns of possible strike
Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’

Trump jokes about naming Strait of Hormuz after himself, renaming Atlantic ‘American Ocean’
Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over

Lula supporters take to Brazil's streets, warn far-right fight is not over
Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world

Celsius vs Fahrenheit: Why the US still uses a different temperature scale from most of the world
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye's defence pact brings together 1.4 million troops and 3,400 aircraft
Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open

Senegal makes history as Africa's first Youth Olympic Games open
Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war

Iran says US has softened tone in Vance letter but warns against new war
FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft

FBI blames North Korean hackers for record $6.3 billion Binance theft
Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches

Minecraft dominates North America while Roblox leads South America in Google searches
GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation

GTA 6 could be the cheapest Grand Theft Auto game ever after inflation
Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy

Man threatens migrant with knife before boarding Channel-bound dinghy
Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

Flávio Bolsonaro alleges political persecution after fleeing Brazil following election defeat
Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns

Africa's democracy declining amid global rise of strongmen, Mo Ibrahim warns
Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football

Argentina leads Brazil 11–5 in Ballon d'Or titles as Messi dominates South American football
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years