Factbox-Airlines cancel more flights as Middle East conflict escalates

Iraq resumes Kirkuk crude exports via Ceyhan after Baghdad-KRG deal

Iraq resumes Kirkuk crude exports via Ceyhan after Baghdad-KRG deal
Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, no damage or injuries reported
Projectile hits near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, no damage or injuries reported
Russian forces take control of two more Ukrainian villages, defence ministry says
Russian forces take control of two more Ukrainian villages, defence ministry says
Drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, explosion heard

Drone attack targets US embassy in Baghdad, explosion heard
New Zealand to tighten immigration rules amid crime concerns

New Zealand to tighten immigration rules amid crime concerns
Russia's Rosatom condemns strike on territory of Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

Russia's Rosatom condemns strike on territory of Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant
Ali Larijani, Iran's ultimate backroom powerbroker, killed in Israeli airstrike

Ali Larijani, Iran's ultimate backroom powerbroker, killed in Israeli airstrike
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to participate in Houston energy conference next week

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to participate in Houston energy conference next week
Cubans clamor for dialogue with Trump, not confrontation

Cubans clamor for dialogue with Trump, not confrontation
Russia is sharing satellite imagery and drone technology with Iran, WSJ reports
Russia is sharing satellite imagery and drone technology with Iran, WSJ reports
Exclusive-Israel military says its tank fire hit UN Lebanon base, regrets incident

Exclusive-Israel military says its tank fire hit UN Lebanon base, regrets incident
Chile begins construction of anti-migration trenches at Peru border

Chile begins construction of anti-migration trenches at Peru border
Iran war is not delaying US weapons shipments to Taiwan, officials say

Iran war is not delaying US weapons shipments to Taiwan, officials say
France's Macron and Germany's Merz to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say

France's Macron and Germany's Merz to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say
Congo Republic's Sassou wins re-election with nearly 95% in tightly controlled vote

Congo Republic's Sassou wins re-election with nearly 95% in tightly controlled vote
Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad, sources say

Rocket and drone attacks resume on US embassy and diplomatic facility in Baghdad, sources say
UAE could join any US-led effort to secure Strait of Hormuz, says senior official

UAE could join any US-led effort to secure Strait of Hormuz, says senior official
Israel has ‘won’ war with Iran, foreign minister says, but goals remain unmet

Israel has ‘won’ war with Iran, foreign minister says, but goals remain unmet
Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset

Trump postpones trip to Beijing as Iran war delays China reset
Ukraine accepts EU offer to help restore Druzhba pipeline, repairs to take time

Ukraine accepts EU offer to help restore Druzhba pipeline, repairs to take time
US strikes against suspected drug boats have killed 157 people, official says

US strikes against suspected drug boats have killed 157 people, official says
Exclusive-US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say

Exclusive-US encourages Syrian action against Hezbollah, Damascus is hesitant, sources say
Colombia's Petro says 27 bodies found after bombings on Ecuador border

Colombia's Petro says 27 bodies found after bombings on Ecuador border
Turkey ready to host next round of Russia-Ukraine talks, Fidan tells Lavrov

Turkey ready to host next round of Russia-Ukraine talks, Fidan tells Lavrov
UN says more than 36,000 Palestinians displaced by Israeli settlement drive

UN says more than 36,000 Palestinians displaced by Israeli settlement drive
Trump says NATO's refusal to help on Iran is "very foolish mistake"

Trump says NATO's refusal to help on Iran is "very foolish mistake"
Inside the Ukrainian interceptor drones wanted around the Gulf

Inside the Ukrainian interceptor drones wanted around the Gulf
France will never take part in operations to unblock Hormuz Strait amid hostilities, says Macron

France will never take part in operations to unblock Hormuz Strait amid hostilities, says Macron
Somalia's South West state says it has severed ties with the federal government

Somalia's South West state says it has severed ties with the federal government
Mexico open to hosting Iran's World Cup games, president says

Mexico open to hosting Iran's World Cup games, president says
Chad to gradually replace Kenyan force in Haiti through October, Dominican Republic says

Chad to gradually replace Kenyan force in Haiti through October, Dominican Republic says
Russia says it supports Cuba after Trump says he will 'take' the Communist republic

Russia says it supports Cuba after Trump says he will 'take' the Communist republic
Top US security official quits, says Iran did not pose immediate threat

Top US security official quits, says Iran did not pose immediate threat
Israeli strike kills three people in Gaza as Iran war strains truce

Israeli strike kills three people in Gaza as Iran war strains truce
Syrian authorities ban alcohol in Damascus

Syrian authorities ban alcohol in Damascus
Italy dance gala bans Russian ballerina, irking League party
Italy dance gala bans Russian ballerina, irking League party
Some Israeli strikes in Lebanon may be war crimes, UN rights office says

Some Israeli strikes in Lebanon may be war crimes, UN rights office says
White House says US seeking fertilizer from Venezuela, Morocco

White House says US seeking fertilizer from Venezuela, Morocco
Sudan clinics could run out of supplies in weeks due to Middle East war, warns NGO

Sudan clinics could run out of supplies in weeks due to Middle East war, warns NGO
Exclusive-EU foreign policy chief Kallas calls on US, Israel to end Iran war

Exclusive-EU foreign policy chief Kallas calls on US, Israel to end Iran war
Factbox-How do Pakistan and Afghan Taliban militaries stack up as tensions flare?

Factbox-How do Pakistan and Afghan Taliban militaries stack up as tensions flare?
Northern Ireland's Gerry Adams tells bombings trial he was never in IRA

Northern Ireland's Gerry Adams tells bombings trial he was never in IRA
China coast guard expels Japanese fishing boat from disputed waters

China coast guard expels Japanese fishing boat from disputed waters
Iran war may push 45 million people into acute hunger by June, WFP says

Iran war may push 45 million people into acute hunger by June, WFP says
Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit

Indonesia's vice president Gibran resigns over Diploma scandal as Prabowo accepts exit
Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori

Pope Leo XIV receives state welcome in Peru, meets President Fujimori
Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election

Argentina Roundup: Báez properties raided, Machado jailed in US, Neuquén sets first 2027 election
Which countries can you see from Africa?

Which countries can you see from Africa?
South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground

South Africa election results 2026: ANC suffers historic defeat as DA and MK Party gain ground
Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain

Nvidia's $4.5 trillion market value rivals the economies of Japan and Britain
Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters

Mozambique seeks $37.2 billion in climate funding after devastating weather disasters
How much of each country is in Europe?

How much of each country is in Europe?
Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes

Iran calls for regional peace, praises Russia's support after US-Israeli strikes
Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war

Iran unveils underground missile base, warns of 'surprises' in future war
Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project

Argentina takes Britain to International Court, demands halt to Falklands oil project
Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute

Slovakia's Fico threatens EU budget veto over Ukraine funding dispute
Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war

Pete Hegseth escapes impeachment as House Republicans block vote over Iran war
China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations

China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial

‘Come through me’ – Pete Hegseth warns impeachment could put US soldiers on trial
Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist

Thieves drill through wall, steal $3 million in Chile bank heist
Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out

Russia warns Europe of swift military response if war breaks out
Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection

Iran says war triggered US 'political earthquake', confirms nuclear inspection
Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal

Trump defends Nvidia CEO over alleged Chinese spy scandal
Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant

Six killed, eight feared trapped after massive explosion at Turkey's Izmir steel plant
South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy

South Africa's ANC suffers major election setback as Ramaphosa praises democracy
China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair

China denies spying claims linked to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair
US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat

US midterm elections 1974–2026: Only two presidents kept control of Congress as Trump suffers defeat
Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly

Pope Leo XIV urges Argentina's Milei to exercise power responsibly
GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release

GTA VI faces restrictions in China, Russia and parts of the Middle East ahead of release
Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government

Israel's Eisenkot begins coalition talks, calls for national emergency government
India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people

India leads world in Gen Z population with 331 million young people
Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu

Hundreds rally in Tel Aviv demanding Arab-backed government to oust Netanyahu
Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition

Netanyahu calls for unity government as opposition leader set to form coalition
Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says

Krakow gunman 'held very radical views, acted alone' - Poland Interior Minister says