Pakistan eyes narrow window to resuscitate US-Iran talks after breakdown
US and Iran end marathon Islamabad talks without agreement, leaving fragile ceasefire under growing strain.
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Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in Gaza, arrest dozens in West Bank
Attacks come as Palestinian groups meet mediators from Egypt, Turkiye and Qatar in Cairo to discuss fragile 'ceasefire'.
At least six killed in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon
Attacks come as Israel says it is close to taking over a major town in the south, and before peace talks in the US.
Tear gas fired at India workers demanding higher wages as living costs rise
Factory workers protest in national capital's suburb of Noida as living costs across the world rise due to the Iran war.
How the US-Iran talks in Islamabad unfolded
Pakistan has been under the spotlight as it managed what others couldn’t due to its ties with the Gulf, US and China.
Who is Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new leader who trounced Viktor Orban?
Magyar's centre-right Tisza party has won a two-thirds majority in Hungary's parliamentary elections.
Iran’s army says US plan to blockade Hormuz ‘amounts to piracy’
The US restrictions on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal, Iranian military says.
Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Other US allies criticise Trump's move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.
How a UK military college sought to distance itself from ban on Israelis
Head of defence college asked military official to ensure government took ownership of ban, emails reveal.
Millions in war-ravaged Sudan surviving on one meal a day, say NGOs
Many people resorting to eating leaves and animal feed to survive in North Darfur and South Kordofan states.
US blockade of Iran would worsen global energy crisis, analysts say
While US military says it will blockade Iranian ports only, move would have ripples worldwide, according to analysts.
Refugee in my own city: Surviving Tehran’s bombing, with my cat for company
Despite the relentless bombing, Sana refuses to flee Tehran, clinging to resilience and fleeting moments of normalcy.
Australia appoints female army chief for the first time in history
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has held several senior command roles over a nearly 40-year military career.
Pope Leo lands in Algeria for historic visit as he starts Africa tour
The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.
Iran war: What is happening on day 45 of the US-Iran conflict?
The move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is the latest escalation in the war after failure to sign peace deal.
Dozens feared dead in air strike on village in northeastern Nigeria
Amnesty International says more than 100 people killed in military attack on a market in Jilli village.
Iranian authorities remain defiant, urge supporters to stay in streets
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who led Iran's delegation in talks to end the war, said US delegation 'failed to gain trust'.
‘Blown to hell’: Trump orders Hormuz blockade after US-Iran peace talks end
US Navy to enforce blockade, Trump says after condemning Iran for blocking waterway, complaining of no deal in Pakistan.
Peru votes for ninth president in less than decade
Voters to choose from 35 presidential candidates, including a comedian, a media baron and a political dynasty heiress.
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Citadelle Laferriere
The fortress was packed before the annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, authorities say.