Oman confirms US-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday

If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region

If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region
Iran detains two vessels in the Gulf carrying smuggled fuel, state media says
Iran detains two vessels in the Gulf carrying smuggled fuel, state media says
Iraq's Maliki says he would welcome decision to replace him as PM candidate

Iraq's Maliki says he would welcome decision to replace him as PM candidate
Iranian official says Revolutionary Guards have no plan to hold military exercises in the Gulf
Iranian official says Revolutionary Guards have no plan to hold military exercises in the Gulf
Iraq's Shi'ite bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki despite Trump's warnings

Iraq's Shi'ite bloc reaffirms backing for Maliki despite Trump's warnings
Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests

Iran president says Trump, Netanyahu, Europe stirred tensions in protests
Iran ready for 'fair' talks with US but not on defence capabilities

Iran ready for 'fair' talks with US but not on defence capabilities
Three French tourists killed when boat capsizes off Oman coast

Three French tourists killed when boat capsizes off Oman coast
Saudi state TV says King Salman chairs cabinet days after leaving hospital

Saudi state TV says King Salman chairs cabinet days after leaving hospital
UN chief Guterres urges maximum restraint in Yemen after separatist advance

UN chief Guterres urges maximum restraint in Yemen after separatist advance
Sudan's paramilitary RSF says it took control of strategic Heglig oilfield

Sudan's paramilitary RSF says it took control of strategic Heglig oilfield
How an oil pipeline battle shows the US gaining sway in Iraq

How an oil pipeline battle shows the US gaining sway in Iraq
Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off

Lebanon PM says peace with Israel could bring economic ties, but both far off
Thirteen people killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon's Sidon, Lebanese health ministry says

Thirteen people killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon's Sidon, Lebanese health ministry says
Rostec says defence exports halved since 2022 as Russian orders dominated

Rostec says defence exports halved since 2022 as Russian orders dominated
Iran's Supreme Leader says cooperation with US not possible while it backs Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader says cooperation with US not possible while it backs Israel
Iran's president says Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities

Iran's president says Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities
Putin's envoy Dmitriev believes there may be peace in Ukraine within a year

Putin's envoy Dmitriev believes there may be peace in Ukraine within a year
Two workers killed in pipeline fire at Iraq's Zubair oilfield, officials say

Two workers killed in pipeline fire at Iraq's Zubair oilfield, officials say
Iran says it is open to 'fair, balanced' US nuclear proposal

Iran says it is open to 'fair, balanced' US nuclear proposal
Netherlands calls on EU to sanction Yemen's Houthis after ship attack

Netherlands calls on EU to sanction Yemen's Houthis after ship attack
Iran says deal with IAEA hinges on lack of hostile action, including sanctions snapback

Iran says deal with IAEA hinges on lack of hostile action, including sanctions snapback
Iran says US desire for nuclear diplomacy is a deception

Iran says US desire for nuclear diplomacy is a deception
Iran oil sales to China would continue even if UN sanctions activated, oil minister says

Iran oil sales to China would continue even if UN sanctions activated, oil minister says
Iran's Supreme Leader says negotiations with US would not be in Tehran's interests

Iran's Supreme Leader says negotiations with US would not be in Tehran's interests
Iranian official denies reported meeting with European officials

Iranian official denies reported meeting with European officials
US lawmakers want sanctions to sink Russia's 'shadow fleet'

US lawmakers want sanctions to sink Russia's 'shadow fleet'
EU looks to accelerate ban on Russian LNG in new sanctions package, official says

EU looks to accelerate ban on Russian LNG in new sanctions package, official says
IOM says at least 50 dead after vessel carrying Sudanese refugees caught fire off Libya
IOM says at least 50 dead after vessel carrying Sudanese refugees caught fire off Libya
Exclusive-EU could quit Russian gas within a year, US energy chief says

Exclusive-EU could quit Russian gas within a year, US energy chief says
US eyes stronger energy ties with Greece, says interior secretary

US eyes stronger energy ties with Greece, says interior secretary
Iran says more talks needed to bring about IAEA inspections

Iran says more talks needed to bring about IAEA inspections
Hezbollah says Lebanon move on army plan is 'opportunity,' urges Israel to commit to ceasefire

Hezbollah says Lebanon move on army plan is 'opportunity,' urges Israel to commit to ceasefire
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked ship in northern Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked ship in northern Red Sea
China, Russia join Iran in rejecting European move to restore sanctions on Tehran

China, Russia join Iran in rejecting European move to restore sanctions on Tehran
UN nuclear watchdog back in Iran, no deal yet on inspections

UN nuclear watchdog back in Iran, no deal yet on inspections
Iran's Khamenei calls US issue 'unsolvable' amid nuclear standoff

Iran's Khamenei calls US issue 'unsolvable' amid nuclear standoff
Iran says moment for 'effective' nuclear talks with US not reached

Iran says moment for 'effective' nuclear talks with US not reached
Iran says it will continue talks with IAEA after curbing access

Iran says it will continue talks with IAEA after curbing access
Blackout hits central, southern Iraq, sources say
Blackout hits central, southern Iraq, sources say
Kuwait oil minister says OPEC monitoring market, Trump remarks on Russian oil

Kuwait oil minister says OPEC monitoring market, Trump remarks on Russian oil
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
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory