Portuguese leader, in contrast with Spain, defends decision to let US use base in Iran campaign

Iran FM says strikes targeted US, not Qatar; Doha rejects claim

Iran FM says strikes targeted US, not Qatar; Doha rejects claim
New Zealand deploys two defence planes to the Middle East in preparation for evacuations
New Zealand deploys two defence planes to the Middle East in preparation for evacuations
China to send envoy to Middle East for mediation, foreign minister says

China to send envoy to Middle East for mediation, foreign minister says
US says Iran firing fewer missiles, US strikes to expand inland

US says Iran firing fewer missiles, US strikes to expand inland
At least 80 killed in US strike on Iranian warship, Sri Lankan minister says

At least 80 killed in US strike on Iranian warship, Sri Lankan minister says
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?

Who is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new supreme leader?
US says it is winning against Iran, can fight as long as needed

US says it is winning against Iran, can fight as long as needed
Exclusive-US carried out strike on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, officials say

Exclusive-US carried out strike on Iranian warship off Sri Lanka coast, officials say
Russia releases Hungarian-Ukrainian POWs to Budapest, drawing Kyiv's ire

Russia releases Hungarian-Ukrainian POWs to Budapest, drawing Kyiv's ire
Chinese Communist Party elder Song Ping dies aged 109

Chinese Communist Party elder Song Ping dies aged 109
UK's Starmer vows to keep a 'cool head' after Trump castigation

UK's Starmer vows to keep a 'cool head' after Trump castigation
Turkey says NATO defences destroyed Iran missile, risking war expansion

Turkey says NATO defences destroyed Iran missile, risking war expansion
Two men spied on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China, London court told

Two men spied on Hong Kong dissidents in UK for China, London court told
Heavy shelling, explosions spark fear along Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Heavy shelling, explosions spark fear along Pakistan-Afghanistan border
Thai poll body certifies election results, clearing path for new parliament

Thai poll body certifies election results, clearing path for new parliament
Drone attacks Iranian Kurdish opposition group's HQ in Iraq's Kurdistan, security sources say
Drone attacks Iranian Kurdish opposition group's HQ in Iraq's Kurdistan, security sources say
Uncertainty faces China Inc's projects in Iran after US–Israeli strikes

Uncertainty faces China Inc's projects in Iran after US–Israeli strikes
Discussions with Board of Peace 'on hold' due to Iran war, Indonesia says

Discussions with Board of Peace 'on hold' due to Iran war, Indonesia says
Russia says US attacked Iran on false pretext, condemns call for Iranians to seize power

Russia says US attacked Iran on false pretext, condemns call for Iranians to seize power
Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura target of attempted drone attack, defence ministry says
Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura target of attempted drone attack, defence ministry says
Russian LNG tanker sinks in Mediterranean, Moscow blames Ukrainian drones
Russian LNG tanker sinks in Mediterranean, Moscow blames Ukrainian drones
Appeal hearings begin in ex-South Korea President Yoon's obstruction case

Appeal hearings begin in ex-South Korea President Yoon's obstruction case
At least 101 people missing after submarine attack on Iranian ship off Sri Lanka, sources say

At least 101 people missing after submarine attack on Iranian ship off Sri Lanka, sources say
South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked

South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked
Mojtaba Khamenei, seen as possible next Supreme Leader, has survived attacks on Iran, sources say

Mojtaba Khamenei, seen as possible next Supreme Leader, has survived attacks on Iran, sources say
Canada PM Carney says Iran conflict a failure of the international order

Canada PM Carney says Iran conflict a failure of the international order
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
Philippine lawmakers advance impeachment of Vice President Duterte

Philippine lawmakers advance impeachment of Vice President Duterte
Myanmar junta to ration fuel for private vehicles, blaming Middle East shipping disruptions

Myanmar junta to ration fuel for private vehicles, blaming Middle East shipping disruptions
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'
Tanker heads to UAE port via Strait of Hormuz to load oil, sources say

Tanker heads to UAE port via Strait of Hormuz to load oil, sources say
US sinks Iranian warship far from Gulf, NATO downs Iranian missile heading for Turkey

US sinks Iranian warship far from Gulf, NATO downs Iranian missile heading for Turkey
U.S., Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation, sources say

U.S., Kurds discuss potential Iran military operation, sources say
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'
Nepal to vote in first election since Gen Z-led protests toppled government

Nepal to vote in first election since Gen Z-led protests toppled government
Britain to bar study visas for four nations, halt Afghan work visas
Britain to bar study visas for four nations, halt Afghan work visas
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
Trump administration debates whether to let Tencent keep its gaming stakes, FT reports

Trump administration debates whether to let Tencent keep its gaming stakes, FT reports
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
‘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