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UN chief Guterres says ‘no military solution, only diplomacy’ for Lebanon
Sources report Lebanon preparing delegation for talks with Israel, while Guterres drums up humanitarian support.
Trump says ‘many countries’ will send warships to Hormuz amid Iran blockade
US president urges naval coalition as Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed to 'tankers and ships of enemies' during war.
Israel bombs Basij checkpoints in Tehran as US, Iran trade fire and jabs
Drone strikes have hit the paramilitary's heavily armed checkpoints this week, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said.
Iran allows limited Indian shipping through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has allowed some Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
Fire and damage after strike on US embassy compound in Baghdad
A strike on the heavily fortified United States embassy compound in Baghdad caused a fire and damage to the complex.
Why is Iran’s Kharg Island important?
US President Donald Trump shared a video of strikes on Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub.
Hunger is looming over Yemen, urgent action is needed
We can still avert starvation even as the country faces the worst outlook in years.
Vatican envoy visits Lebanese church after priest killed in shelling
The Vatican envoy to Lebanon visited Qlayaa, after a priest was killed in an Israeli attack.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened to US ships
A member of Iran’s Expediency Council says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to US ships.
How Carney’s ‘build fast’ push divides Canada’s Indigenous peoples
Some First Nations are challenging Carney's resource-extraction plans to strengthen Canadian economy from US threats.