Pope laments death of children in Iran war, pledges closeness to Lebanon

South Korea Presidential aide says AI cooperation with UAE could accelerate after conflict

South Korea Presidential aide says AI cooperation with UAE could accelerate after conflict
Australia expects Iran war to intensify, shuts some Middle East embassies

Australia expects Iran war to intensify, shuts some Middle East embassies
Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines

Six vessels attacked in Gulf, Strait of Hormuz as war puts merchant ships on front lines
Sri Lanka court orders 84 Iranian sailors' bodies be handed to Iran embassy, local media says

Sri Lanka court orders 84 Iranian sailors' bodies be handed to Iran embassy, local media says
China is rebuilding its grip on North Korea. Is Kim Jong Un ready to oblige?

China is rebuilding its grip on North Korea. Is Kim Jong Un ready to oblige?
Israel strikes apartment building in central Beirut, Lebanese state media say

Israel strikes apartment building in central Beirut, Lebanese state media say
South Korea finds faulty approvals at airport where Jeju Air plane crashed

South Korea finds faulty approvals at airport where Jeju Air plane crashed
Iran tells world to get ready for oil at $200 a barrel as it fires on merchant ships

Iran tells world to get ready for oil at $200 a barrel as it fires on merchant ships
Thailand's new parliament to open this weekend

Thailand's new parliament to open this weekend
Iranian women's soccer squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home

Iranian women's soccer squad member changes mind on Australia asylum offer, to return home
North Korea supports Iran's choice of new supreme leader, KCNA says

North Korea supports Iran's choice of new supreme leader, KCNA says
Two more Iranian women's soccer players seek asylum in Australia, media reports

Two more Iranian women's soccer players seek asylum in Australia, media reports
US lawmakers worry Trump may put 'boots on the ground' in Iran

US lawmakers worry Trump may put 'boots on the ground' in Iran
Ukrainian missile strike on Russia's Bryansk causes casualties, local governor says
Ukrainian missile strike on Russia's Bryansk causes casualties, local governor says
Trump envoy Witkoff says he will probably travel to Israel next week-CNBC interview

Trump envoy Witkoff says he will probably travel to Israel next week-CNBC interview
War with Iran will end when Israel and US decide, Israeli foreign minister says

War with Iran will end when Israel and US decide, Israeli foreign minister says
Zelenskiy says Turkey ready to host next trilateral peace talks

Zelenskiy says Turkey ready to host next trilateral peace talks
Iran arrests dozens, including foreign national tied to US and Israel, state media reports

Iran arrests dozens, including foreign national tied to US and Israel, state media reports
China's leaders mourn the death of 109-year-old Communist Party elder

China's leaders mourn the death of 109-year-old Communist Party elder
Germany's Merz sees no plan for bringing Iran war to swift end

Germany's Merz sees no plan for bringing Iran war to swift end
Britain working with allies to support shipping through Strait of Hormuz

Britain working with allies to support shipping through Strait of Hormuz
Qatar wants to bolster security partnership with US after Iran's strikes

Qatar wants to bolster security partnership with US after Iran's strikes
Tuesday will be most intense day of strikes on Iran, Hegseth says

Tuesday will be most intense day of strikes on Iran, Hegseth says
Ex-Syrian intelligence officer appears in UK court charged with crimes against humanity

Ex-Syrian intelligence officer appears in UK court charged with crimes against humanity
Russian strike on Ukraine's Sloviansk kills four, local official says

Russian strike on Ukraine's Sloviansk kills four, local official says
China ready to work with countries on inclusive nuclear governance, Vice Premier says

China ready to work with countries on inclusive nuclear governance, Vice Premier says
Israel ahead of schedule on war goals in Iran, ambassador to France says

Israel ahead of schedule on war goals in Iran, ambassador to France says
Over 10,000 Chinese citizens returned from Middle East amid war
Over 10,000 Chinese citizens returned from Middle East amid war
Turkey says U.S. Patriot system deployed to boost air defence amid Iran war

Turkey says U.S. Patriot system deployed to boost air defence amid Iran war
Thailand orders bureaucrats to use stairs and work from home in energy saving drive

Thailand orders bureaucrats to use stairs and work from home in energy saving drive
South Korea says can deter threats if US weapons redeployed to Middle East

South Korea says can deter threats if US weapons redeployed to Middle East
White supremacist content grips teens plotting attacks in Southeast Asia

White supremacist content grips teens plotting attacks in Southeast Asia
Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran despite market bets that war will end soon

Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran despite market bets that war will end soon
Vietnam urges people to work from home to save fuel as Iran war disrupts supplies

Vietnam urges people to work from home to save fuel as Iran war disrupts supplies
Iranian women soccer players' hotel escape aided by Australian police

Iranian women soccer players' hotel escape aided by Australian police
Taiwan says US drone orders not impacted by Middle East war

Taiwan says US drone orders not impacted by Middle East war
Indonesia says 7 killed in landfill collapse as rescue operation ends

Indonesia says 7 killed in landfill collapse as rescue operation ends
South Korea President says he cannot stop US forces from redeploying weapons to Middle East

South Korea President says he cannot stop US forces from redeploying weapons to Middle East
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says US-South Korea drills to harm regional stability

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says US-South Korea drills to harm regional stability
‘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
‘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