From Australia to Vietnam, the Iran war is fuelling demand for EVs
Electric vehicle sales are surging in many markets as conflict drives up the cost of running petrol and diesel vehicles.
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Oil prices rise amid stalled US-Iran peace talks
Brent crude rises more than 2 percent after Washington and Tehran fail to hold second round of talks in Pakistan.
Iran war live: Araghchi to meet Putin; Strait of Hormuz remains shut
Iran's foreign minister heads to Russia as Trump says Iranian leaders can call on the phone if they want to talk.
Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks
Abbas Araghchi will speak with 'senior officials' in Moscow, Iran's Foreign Ministry says.
Bomb attack on Colombia highway kills 19 ahead of election
Highway bombing in Colombia’s Cauca kills 19, injures dozens amid a surge in violence ahead of next month’s election.
Former Israeli PMs Bennett, Lapid unite to challenge Netanyahu in elections
The two politicians' alliance is aimed at uniting a fragmented opposition against current PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israel issues forced evacuation orders for southern Lebanon in escalation
Hezbollah rejects allegations from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu that it is undermining the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
Accused shooter was targeting Trump and US officials, authorities say
President Donald Trump says suspect wrote an anti-Christian declaration and is 'sick guy'.
Thai police arrest Indonesian wanted for $10m cyberfraud
The 33-year-old Indonesian taken into custody at luxury resort on island of Phuket after FBI tip-off.
Iran shifts economic focus to essentials during war uncertainty
The government is partly reversing a currency decision for basic items and tapping into the country's sovereign fund.
Abbas loyalists sweep Palestinian elections, including some seats in Gaza
Voter turnout in Gaza remained low due to the ongoing impact of the genocide.
‘State of war’: Why Israel has escalated attacks in Gaza
Israel escalates attacks and expands control in Gaza Strip, sidelining the new US-backed technocratic administration.
US-Iran conflict: What’s the latest as the Islamabad talks stall?
Washington and Tehran stick to their positions as mediators hope for a diplomatic breakthrough in US-Israel war on Iran.
Mali rattled by ongoing armed attacks: What to know
Mali's security situation has deteriorated in recent years, as armed groups have carried out coordinated attacks.
What lies ahead for Gaza after ceasefires in Iran and Lebanon?
Regional de-escalation may shift focus to Gaza, where deadlock over Hamas weapons, future governance threatens 'truce'.
Syria puts first Assad-era official on trial in Damascus
Atef Najib, ex-head of political security in Deraa province, is charged with 'crimes against the Syrian people'.
Timeline: Trump assassination attempts and security incidents
Timeline reveals assassination attempts on Trump, including incidents during his presidency and campaign rallies.
Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara killed during coordinated attacks
Death of influential minister seen as a big blow for Mali's military government during fighting with armed groups.
At least four people killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza despite ‘ceasefire’
Israeli forces keep advancing further into western Gaza, slowly expanding the area of their control in the east.
Trump evacuated from White House correspondents’ dinner
US president rushed out of Washington, DC hotel by secret service agents.