What did Arab and Muslim ministers discuss in Riyadh meeting on Iran?
Foreign ministers formulate a unified response to Iranian strikes, asserting their right to self-defence.
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EU leaders slam Hungary’s Orban for blocking Ukraine aid package
Hungarian leader fuels EU outrage with veto on $103bn Ukraine aid, citing pipeline dispute amid tense election campaign.
Gabbard says Pakistan missiles a future threat to US, but experts push back
The US raises concerns but analysts say Pakistan’s missile programme focuses on India, which has longer-range missiles.
Strikes kill two PMF fighters in northern Iraq amid wider war, group says
Strikes come hours after pro-Iran armed group Kataib Hezbollah announces conditional suspension of US embassy attacks.
US East Asian allies in legal quandary as Trump seeks help in the Middle East
US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Iran war: What’s the Jones Act, and why has Trump suspended it for 60 days?
The move allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport goods between US ports for the next 60 days.
US weighs sending thousands of troops to region as Iran war rages: Report
The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options but would further entrench US in a foreign war.
War enters new phase as Israel attack on Iran gasfield sparks Gulf response
Saudis have warned of 'military actions, if necessary', but Gulf states in 'diplomatic bind' as they mull response.
‘Unpleasant surprises’: Will key French cities elect far-right mayors?
Before next year’s presidential race, local elections which conclude Sunday indicate fractured political landscape.
Baking in rubble: Gaza woman keeps Eid traditions alive despite shortages
Border closures and rising prices make Eid baking difficult in Gaza, but families persist to keep traditions alive.
Trump attempts to distance US from Israeli strikes on key Iranian gasfield
Questions raised over US knowledge of Israeli plans to attack key Iranian gasfield as energy sites become targets.
Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days
The UN reports one million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli attacks escalate, with children accounting for one-third.
Iran war: What is happening on day 20 of US-Israel attacks?
The Iran war enters day 20 as Israeli and Iranian attacks hit energy infrastructure across region.
Trump temporarily waives century-old shipping law amid rising fuel costs
Lifting the Jones Act temporarily allows foreign ships to transport cargo across the US, but critics question efficacy.
Who will answer for the Iranian schoolchildren killed in Minab?
An investigation finds the Minab school strike may have been deliberate. Who can hold the US accountable?
President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?
US presidents have long bypassed Congress's authority and dissenting lawmakers have often tried to fight back.
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr ‘pause’ in conflict
Pakistani minister says five-day pause, to begin at midnight Thursday, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye.
How Los Angeles’s Iranian diaspora is confronting the US war on Iran
Residents are divided between supporting and opposing the US and Israeli war against Iran, amid fears for loved ones.
Iran threatens to strike Gulf energy facilities after South Pars attack
Qatar foreign ministry spokesman slams Israeli attack on Iran's offshore gasfield as 'dangerous, irresponsible step'.
Amid ruins, Palestinians struggle to preserve Gaza’s historic markets
For centuries, the Grain Market has been Khan Younis's shopping hub, but it has stood largely empty since Israel's war.