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Iran war live: Trump reviews peace plan; UN calls for Hormuz to reopen
UN chief says US-Iran standoff in the Strait of Hormuz risks triggering a global food emergency.
Bahrain strips 69 people of citizenship over Iran support
Rights groups have described the move as a 'blatant abuse of power'.
US Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favoured Texas electoral map
The reinstated map, backed by President Donald Trump, could flip key districts to Republicans.
King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive for high-profile US state visit
The British monarch’s US visit underscores shared history amid strained ties and tensions over the Iran conflict.
China seeks to block US tech giant Meta from AI acquisition
Bejing tightens scrutiny of AI industry amid intensifying geopolitical rivalry with the US over the technology.
Iran FM in Russia says US has offered new round of talks
Russia is hosting Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg for talks on a possible new round of talks.
Who holds the cards in Iran-US talks?
Both the US and Iran claim to have the upper hand in negotiations over the war, but who holds the cards?
Will vote make a difference to Palestinians under Israeli occupation?
The Palestinian Authority's Fatah party and its affiliates sweep council vote.
Leavitt blames democrats for ‘cult of hatred’ against Trump
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blamed democrats for promoting the rhetoric which fuels 'cult of hatred'.
Iraqi president names Shia bloc candidate Ali al-Zaidi as PM-designate
Choice of al-Zaidi breaks a months-long deadlock after Trump opposed appointment of pro-Iran former PM al-Maliki.