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China’s top diplomat cast his country as a defender of peace and stability as war in Iran rages, while striking a conciliatory tone towards the United States ahead of a highly anticipated summit between its two leaders.

Home hero Oscar Piastri will not take part in Formula 1’s 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a pre-race crash

A Kyle Schwarber homer and a five-run fifth inning helped the United States overpower Great Britain 9-1 in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, but not before an early British

Shah’s party represents a reformist wave reshaping the Himalayan nation’s politics since last year’s youth-led uprising.

Israel’s onslaught against Iran enters a new phase, targeting the country’s energy resources. Follow for live updates.

China says it hopes this year will be a “landmark year” in relations with the United States, as the two sides prepare for an expected leaders’ summit later this month.

Iranians describe scenes in Tehran after oil depots were struck, with one woman telling the BBC “you can smell the burning”.

China’s top diplomat cast his country as a defender of peace and stability as war in Iran rages, while striking a conciliatory tone towards the United States ahead of a highly anticipated summit betwe…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Iran war’s targets widened dangerously into civilian infrastructure Sunday as Bahrain accused Iran of striking one of the…

A Nepali political party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide victory in the country’s first parliamentary election since Gen Z protests ousted the old leadership that has ruled the Himalayan nation for decades.

The criticism came as the U.S. and Israel continued to launch airstrikes on Iran and as Washington has started using a base in the U.K.

Trump gathered some 15 like-minded Latin American leaders in Miami to launch the ‘Shield of the Americas’, an anti-cartel military alliance, while announcing negotiations with Cuba and formally recognising the Venezuelan government of Delcy Rodríguez.

The Boeing 777 was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew when it vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014. | World News

Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates report more strikes on civilian targets as U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran continue.

Putin navigates Iran crisis carefully, avoiding direct confrontation with America while maintaining a strategic partnership for leverage in Ukraine | World News

The Iran war’s targets are widening into civilian infrastructure as Bahrain accuses Iran of striking a desalination plant. Such plants are crucial for Gulf nations’ drinking water, and for the

The border between Israel and Lebanon bears the scars of its most recent war | World News

UK, US, Canada, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Thailand and India receive thousands of trapped travelers from the Middle East as Qatar, Emirates, Etihad and IndiGo operate 60 repatriation flights from UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

Iranians are using a border crossing into Turkey as one of the only ways out during the war in Iran, with the country’s airspace closed.

While speaking on Khamenei’s successor, Ayatollah ⁠Mohsen Heidari, a member of the selection body, said “even the Great Satan (the US) has mentioned his name.” | World News

“Even the ‌Great Satan [US] has mentioned his name,” leading cleric said, referring to Trump’s statement that Mojtaba Khamenei is “unacceptable” to him. | World News

President Trump raised the possibility that the Iran war would continue until the Middle East country no longer has a military or leadership.

Bahrain has accused Iran of striking a desalination plant as the regional war expands and targets more civilian sites in Gulf states. Iran’s president said Sunday his country is responding

Israel targeted Iran’s oil facilities for the first time early Sunday, with videos showing huge flames lighting up the sky, while Iranian state media reported officials were close to announcing a successor for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

To mark International Women’s Day, we feature portraits and profiles of determined women around the world.

Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra party secures thumping victory in first poll since gen Z protests that toppled government

Women across the world will call for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day.

Women around the globe on Sunday marked International Women’s Day taking part in marches and demonstrations that underscored efforts to combat discrimination and accelerate the drive for gender parity.

Zelenskyy cites Ukraine expertise with ‘Shahed’ drones; deaths and casualties rise from Russian attack on Kharkiv. What we know on day 1,474

China’s top diplomat cast his country as a defender of peace and stability as war in Iran rages, while striking a conciliatory tone towards the United States ahead of a highly anticipated summit between its two leaders.

A Kyle Schwarber homer and a five-run fifth inning helped the United States overpower Great Britain 9-1 in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, but not before an early British

Home hero Oscar Piastri will not take part in Formula 1’s 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix after a pre-race crash

Shah’s party represents a reformist wave reshaping the Himalayan nation’s politics since last year’s youth-led uprising.

Israel’s onslaught against Iran enters a new phase, targeting the country’s energy resources. Follow for live updates.

China says it hopes this year will be a “landmark year” in relations with the United States, as the two sides prepare for an expected leaders’ summit later this month.

Iranians describe scenes in Tehran after oil depots were struck, with one woman telling the BBC “you can smell the burning”.

China’s top diplomat cast his country as a defender of peace and stability as war in Iran rages, while striking a conciliatory tone towards the United States ahead of a highly anticipated summit betwe…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Bahrain accused Iran of striking a desalination plant on Sunday, raising fears that civilian infrastructure may become fair…

A Nepali political party led by an ex-rapper is set for a landslide victory in the country’s first parliamentary election since Gen Z protests ousted the old leadership that has ruled the Himalayan nation for decades.

The criticism came as the U.S. and Israel continued to launch airstrikes on Iran and as Washington has started using a base in the U.K.

The Boeing 777 was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew when it vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014. | World News

Trump gathered some 15 like-minded Latin American leaders in Miami to launch the ‘Shield of the Americas’, an anti-cartel military alliance, while announcing negotiations with Cuba and formally recognising the Venezuelan government of Delcy Rodríguez.

Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates report more strikes on civilian targets as U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran continue.

Putin navigates Iran crisis carefully, avoiding direct confrontation with America while maintaining a strategic partnership for leverage in Ukraine | World News

The border between Israel and Lebanon bears the scars of its most recent war | World News

UK, US, Canada, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Thailand and India receive thousands of trapped travelers from the Middle East as Qatar, Emirates, Etihad and IndiGo operate 60 repatriation flights from UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

The Iran war’s targets are widening into civilian infrastructure as Bahrain accuses Iran of striking a desalination plant. Such plants are crucial for Gulf nations’ drinking water, and for the

Iranians are using a border crossing into Turkey as one of the only ways out during the war in Iran, with the country’s airspace closed.

“Even the ‌Great Satan [US] has mentioned his name,” leading cleric said, referring to Trump’s statement that Mojtaba Khamenei is “unacceptable” to him. | World News

While speaking on Khamenei’s successor, Ayatollah ⁠Mohsen Heidari, a member of the selection body, said “even the Great Satan (the US) has mentioned his name.” | World News