Iran’s high-risk war strategy seems to centre on endurance and deterrence
Tehran's approach appears to rest on a belief it can absorb strikes longer than its adversaries sustain pain and costs, writes BBC Persian's Amir Azimi.
Zelenskyy says Druzhba pipeline could be restored ‘in month and a half’ as he hits back at Orbán – Euronews.com
- Zelenskyy says Druzhba pipeline could be restored ‘in month and a half’ as he hits back at Orbán Euronews.com
- EU blasts Zelenskyy over veiled threat against Orbán politico.eu
- Hungary will force Ukraine to reopen key pipeline for Russian oil, Orban says Reuters
- Zelenskyy says he’s reluctant to repair pipeline that brings Russian oil to Central Europe AP News
- Hungary blocks some fuel deliveries to Ukraine amid tensions DW.com
Iran’s ‘missile cities’ become targets in Israel, US war – The Jerusalem Post
- Iran's 'missile cities' become targets in Israel, US war The Jerusalem Post
- Western Official Estimates Iran Likely Has Just Days of Missile Strikes Left WSJ
- Iran war: Israel launches more attacks on Tehran, Beirut dw.com
- Iran could reach 8000 ballistic missiles by next year, Israeli military says ایران اینترنشنال
- IDF expects Hezbollah fire to accelerate, says all Iranian overnight missiles downed The Times of Israel
US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.
US asked Ukraine for help fighting Iranian drones, Zelensky says
Ukraine's president says Kyiv will only help if doing so does not deplete its own air defences.
Texas lawmaker admits ‘lapse in judgement’ in affair with aide
The admission from the married Republican, Tony Gonzales, comes after a House panel launched an ethics investigation.
Savannah Guthrie plans return to NBC as search for missing mother continues
The Today programme host visited her colleagues in the office on Thursday, nearly five weeks since her mother disappeared.
Israel Opens Way to Bring Kurdish Forces Into War Against Iran – Bloomberg
- Israel Opens Way to Bring Kurdish Forces Into War Against Iran Bloomberg
- Pro-American Kurdish Forces Are Preparing Possible Iran Incursion The New York Times
- What to know about the Kurds and their potential involvement in the Iran war AP News
- Kurds backed by Mossad, CIA could lead next phase of war in Iran Axios
- Trump calls on Kurds to aid U.S. effort in Iran, offers support The Washington Post
Conservative Anglicans pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury
The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.
At least 13 hospitals and health facilities hit during attacks on Iran, WHO says – The Guardian
- At least 13 hospitals and health facilities hit during attacks on Iran, WHO says The Guardian
- As it happened: Strikes across Middle East continue RTE.ie
- Health impact of the escalation of conflict in the Middle East World Health Organization (WHO)
- WHO says it has verified 13 attacks on health sites in Iran Reuters
- Middle East war halts work at WHO's Dubai emergency hub Barron News-Shield
India beat England to reach T20 World Cup final as Sanju stars again
Sanju Samson hit 89 for India as they posted 253-6 and beat England by 7 runs in second semifinal of 2026 T20 World Cup.
Ecuadorean troops find 35m-long ‘narco-sub’ hidden in nature reserve
Ecuador's military says the drug-trafficking submersible was loaded with fuel and "ready to go".
Israel’s Smotrich threatens Beirut suburbs amid evacuation orders
Israel issues forced evacuation order for entire Dahiyeh area of Lebanon's capital, home to hundreds of thousands.
‘The Truth Social war’: the US playbook for war with Iran
Trump declared ‘major combat operations’ on social media. Will this reshape the region for decades?
Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside – Reuters
- Isolated and under fire: Iran strikes out as Russia and China stand aside Reuters
- Where are Iran’s allies? Why Moscow, Beijing are keeping their distance Al Jazeera
- Why China, Russia Have Not Joined War With Iran, And Don't Plan To NDTV
- Why the possibility of an Iran-Russia-China alliance is a major factor in the US war The Daily Star
- Iran’s Friends Include China and Russia. But Where are They Now? The New York Times
Cuba’s economy on edge: Fuel shortages and rising hardship
Havana's streets have changed as a US fuel blockade restricts the movements of vehicles and people and hits businesses.
Traffic chaos in Beirut as Israel issues forced evacuation order
Beirut’s roads are blocked with heavy traffic after Israel issued a forced evacuation order for hundreds of thousands.
Nepalese vote in general election months after Gen Z uprising
Complete results might not be known for a week, but trends expected to begin emerging on Friday.
Iranians ‘ready to disgrace’ US troops if they invade, top official says
Amid ongoing war with Iran, Trump says he aims to be 'involved in the appointment' of the country's next supreme leader.
Emotional turmoil grips Iranians watching conflict unfold overseas
As conflict engulfs Iran, its diaspora feels anguish, reflecting on memories of home and uncertainty about the future.