US will ‘rain missiles’, ‘death and destruction’ on Iran, Trump aides say
US president says on a scale of one to 10, he would rate the war's success at 15, as Iran details civilian sites hit.
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More than 200 killed in landslide at DRC coltan mine
Congo’s Mines Ministry said about 70 children were among the victims.
Death toll in Iran surpasses 1,000 as Israel-US strikes continue
A funeral for the country's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed amid explosions.
US Senate fails to advance war powers measure to rein in Trump’s Iran war
In 47-52 procedural vote, a resolution to curtail Trump's powers was defeated, though a separate House vote is expected.
Trump administration launches US military operation in Ecuador
Critics have questioned the increasing scope and deadly consequences of US anti-narcotics operations in Latin America.
Analyst says interest in Epstein files plummeted after war on Iran launched
Republican US Congressman Thomas Massie has said the war 'won’t make the Epstein files go away'.
What we know on day five of US-Israeli attacks on Iran
Strikes have hit nuclear-related facilities in Tehran, while Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones.
IRGC says Iran in ‘complete control’ of Strait of Hormuz amid Trump threats
One-fifth of the global oil is shipped through the strait, which remains effectively closed amid US-Israeli war on Iran.
How long can Israel sustain a military conflict with Iran?
Public support for Israel's war effort contrasts with doubts over its long-term military and economic sustainability.
China set to release new five-year plan at National People’s Congress
Beijing is expected to set a growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent cent for 2026 at this week's NPC.
Israeli forces bomb hotel in Beirut, residential building in Lebanon’s east
Israel hits Comfort Hotel in greater Beirut without warning; more residents displaced across Lebanon.
Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region
Iranian retaliatory strikes continue with drone and missile attacks as conflict spreads through Gulf nations.
South Korea’s stock market suffers biggest drop in history amid US-Iran war
Benchmark index plummets as much as 12.2 percent, eclipsing single-day plunge after 9/11 attacks in 2001.
Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran
China's foreign minister tells Israel to end attacks; Russian FM Lavrov says no sign Tehran seeking nuclear bomb.
US Commerce Secretary Lutnick to testify before Congress about Epstein ties
Lutnick's relationship with financier has come under scrutiny after files revealed closer ties than previously known.
Is the US at war with Iran, why did US, Israel attack Tehran?
Some of the main questions asked about the military developments in the Middle East, and what we know so far.
UK to end study visas for Myanmar, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Sudan students
The ban on students from the four countries comes amid a rise in anti-immigration sentiment in the UK.
Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial
Commentators across political spectrum, including MAGA base, seize on Rubio's words amid shifting war justifications.
Analysis – Trump’s foreign policy message in a nutshell: ‘We can reach you’
Trump makes adversaries and reluctant partners central to his politics, pairing direct threats with transactional deals.
Trump admin offers scant evidence on Iranian threat in ‘America First’ war
War powers legislation talks reignite as Democrats push back on Trump's justification for 'preemptive' strikes on Iran.