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Gunmen Fire on LNG Tanker Off Yemen as Attacks on Gulf Shipping Spread Beyond Hormuz
A skiff with seven armed men fired on an LNG tanker 140 nautical miles off Yemen's Al Mukalla, capping a day of tanker attacks from the Gulf to the Arabian Sea.
Zelenskyy Asks EU for 70 Billion Euros More for 2027 and 300 Patriot Interceptors
At the Brussels summit, Zelenskyy put Ukraine's 2027 war bill at 155 billion euros and asked the EU to find at least 70 billion euros on top of its existing loan.
Indonesian Stocks Crash 11% as MSCI Proposes Stripping Emerging-Market Status
Jakarta's main index suffered its worst day since 1998 after MSCI proposed reclassifying Indonesia as a standalone market over governance concerns.
Gulf-EU Summit in Riyadh Postponed as Houthi Attacks Keep Saudi Capital's Airport Shut
The second GCC-EU leaders' summit, due on October 24 in Riyadh, has been put off with no new date as Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia continue.
Trump to Decide on Russia-Oil Tariffs Within About 10 Days, US Envoy Sergio Gor Says
US Ambassador Sergio Gor said Trump must decide within roughly 10 days whether to use a law allowing up to 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers like India.
US Inflation Climbs to 3.7% in September as Gasoline Jumps 9.1% in a Month
Hotter-than-expected US consumer prices, driven by energy, put pressure on the Federal Reserve three weeks before the midterm elections.
Kospi Plunges Over 7% Below 6,000 as Chip Sell-Off Triggers Trading Curb
South Korea's Kospi sank more than 7% on Tuesday as Samsung and SK Hynix tumbled, triggering a sell-side curb and dragging Asian markets lower.
Robert Hall and Michael Woodford Win 2026 Nobel Economics Prize for Grounding Stabilisation Policy in Micro Behaviour
Americans Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 economics Nobel for the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation.
UK Says Iran's Revolutionary Guard 'Almost Certainly' Directed RAF Fairford Plot; 29 Nations Back Attribution
PM Andy Burnham formally blamed Iran's IRGC for the RAF Fairford plot, summoned Tehran's envoy and sanctioned two Iranians; 29 countries backed the finding.
Djibouti Shipwreck Death Toll Climbs to 139 as 30 More Bodies Are Recovered
The UN migration agency says at least 139 people died when a boat bound for Yemen capsized off Djibouti, with 84 still missing.
Riyadh Airport Halts Operations After Fresh Attack Leaves Several Injured
Saudi Arabia suspended operations at Riyadh's King Khalid airport after a new attack injured several people, the third strike on the hub in four days.
Hurricane Isaias Hits Florida Panhandle as Category 2, Leaving Over 600,000 Without Power
Isaias came ashore near Destin, Florida, with 105 mph winds, the first US hurricane landfall since 2024, before weakening as it pushed inland.
Brussels Anti-Austerity March Draws 30,000 as Masked Youths Clash With Police
About 30,000 people marched in Brussels against Belgium's budget cuts, while masked youths clashed with riot police who used tear gas and water cannon.
US Sanctions the International Criminal Court Itself, Hours After Ex-ICC Judge Navi Pillay Wins Nobel
Washington moved from sanctioning ICC judges to sanctioning the court as an institution, threatening its banking, software and other services.
Navi Pillay, South African Jurist of Indian Tamil Origin, Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee honoured the 85-year-old former UN human rights chief for her work to promote peace and international law.
US Unseals Torture Charges Against Maduro and Cilia Flores; Judge Denies Flores Bail
A superseding indictment in Manhattan accuses ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife of conspiring to torture detainees, including over a dozen Americans.
Starbucks Explored a Takeover of Chipotle, Its CEO's Former Company, Report Says
Starbucks has worked with advisers on a possible bid for Chipotle, a deal that would be the largest restaurant takeover on record if it happened.
Francis Halzen Wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics for IceCube's Discovery of Cosmic Neutrinos
The Belgian-born physicist, 82, is the sole winner of this year's physics Nobel for leading the South Pole observatory that found high-energy neutrinos from deep space.
US Supreme Court Appears Split on Boulder Climate Lawsuit Against Exxon and Suncor
Eight justices sparred over whether a Colorado county can seek climate damages from oil majors under state law, in the first case of the new US Supreme Court term.
Takaichi Promises Japan's Food Tax Cut Without New Debt as Diet Opens 69-Day Session
Japan's PM pledged to cut the food consumption tax to 1% without deficit bonds, pitching growth and fiscal discipline together to wary bond markets.
Brazil Votes in Tight Lula vs Flávio Bolsonaro Race as Polls Point to an October 25 Runoff
Nearly 159 million Brazilians are voting for president, governors and Congress, with Lula narrowly ahead of Flávio Bolsonaro and a runoff widely expected.
Yemeni Forces Strike Sanaa and Saada After Houthis Claim Attack on Aramco Site Near Riyadh
Yemen's government forces say they hit Houthi targets in Sanaa, Saada and Taiz hours after the rebels claimed a missile and drone attack on a Saudi Aramco facility.
Merz Arrives in Kyiv With Defence CEOs, Pledging 1 Billion Euros in Aid and a Joint Drone Deal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made an unannounced trip to Kyiv with defence executives, bringing €1 billion in military aid and a drone production pact.
Latvia Exit Poll Puts PM Kulbergs' United List Far Ahead, but Coalition Talks Loom
An SKDS exit poll gives Latvia's ruling United List about 35% as polls close, with six parties set to enter the 100-seat Saeima.
G7 Agrees 100-Million-Barrel Oil Release, Led by Diesel, as Fuel Prices Bite
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel through the IEA over four months, front-loading diesel in the first 20 days.
US Adds Just 29,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Rises to 4.2% and Yields Fall
US payrolls grew by just 29,000 in September, far below forecasts, pushing unemployment to 4.2% and pulling Treasury yields back from two-decade highs.
US Sanctions Iran's Biggest Carmakers and Railways as Economic Pressure Campaign Widens
Washington sanctioned Iran Khodro, SAIPA, state railways and steel firms on Thursday, pushing its economic campaign beyond oil into Iran's industrial base.
Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats in Retaliation as Budapest's Break With the Orban Era Deepens
Moscow ordered Hungarian embassy and consulate staff to leave within two weeks, answering Budapest's expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats in September.
Seoul Protests After Trump Announces South Korean Funding for Alaska LNG and Eight US Nuclear Plants
South Korea says nothing is final on Alaska LNG or eight US reactors after a White House announcement it says went far beyond what was agreed.
Flydubai Co-Pilot Arrested After Stabbing Indian Captain and Trying to Crash Tel Aviv Flight, Israel Says
Israel says the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 stabbed the captain and sent the jet into a steep dive before a passenger and crew overpowered him.
Flydubai Flight to Tel Aviv Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Reported Cockpit Fight Between Pilots
A flydubai jet bound for Tel Aviv squawked a hijack code and landed in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after what Israeli officials described as a fight between its pilots.
Trump Launches AI-Powered America.gov, Vows Never to Stifle AI as Tech Chiefs Meet
Trump unveiled America.gov, an AI chatbot for US government services, and promised no curbs on AI as top tech CEOs gathered in Washington amid safety alarms.
RAF Fairford Suspects Released on Bail as Police Probe Possible Foreign-State Proxies
The five British men held near RAF Fairford are out on bail, and counter-terror police say they are examining whether a foreign state was behind the plot.
South Korea Blames North Korean Mines for DMZ Blast, Calls It a Clear Armistice Violation
Seoul's defence minister told lawmakers North Korean mines caused last week's DMZ explosion and promised a staged response against Pyongyang.
Nvidia Adds Record $150 Billion to Share Buyback Plan
Nvidia's $150 billion buyback increase is the largest ever, topping Apple's 2024 record, as its stock trades at its cheapest valuation in over a decade.
Five Arrested on Suspicion of Terror Plot Near RAF Fairford, the UK Base Used for US Strikes on Iran
UK counter-terror police arrested five men near RAF Fairford, a base US bombers use against Iran; Trump says they sought big damage.
Nepal Floods: Tinau River Sweeps Away Homes In Butwal As Narayani Crosses Danger Mark
Days of relentless rain have triggered fresh flooding and landslides across Nepal, with the Tinau river destroying houses in Butwal and the Narayani and Saptakoshi rivers forcing hundreds of families from their homes.
Trump Rejects Iran's Seven-Day Ceasefire Proposal, Eyes Resuming Strikes After US Midterms
The Wall Street Journal reports President Trump has turned down Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, telling aides he expects to resume bombing after November's midterm elections.
India Rebukes Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif at UN, Warns Terrorism Will Have 'Consequences'
India used its Right of Reply at the UN General Assembly to reject Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's remarks on Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty, invoking Osama bin Laden and Pakistan's military establishment.
Kazakhstan Arrests Five Defence Officials After 14 Servicemen Die In Caspian Sea Training Accident
Kazakhstan detained five Defence Ministry officials, including a deputy navy commander, a day after 14 conscripts drowned when rough seas swept them off a naval vessel.
Hurricane Nolo Strengthens Into Category 1 Storm, Set for Closest Pass Near Hawaii
Hurricane Nolo intensified to Category 1 strength south of Hawaii, with forecasters warning of catastrophic flooding as it makes its closest approach to the Big Island.
Trump and Xi Trade Warm Words but Diverge Sharply on AI at White House Meeting
Trump and Xi met at the White House with cordial optics but opposing visions on AI, as Washington pushes speed and Beijing pushes control.
Trump Hosts Xi Jinping At White House As US And China Extend Trade Truce To January
US President Donald Trump held summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday, with the two sides agreeing to extend their tariff truce to January 10.
77 Countries Walk Out as Netanyahu Vows to 'Finish the Job' in Gaza at UN
Delegates from 77 countries left the UN General Assembly hall before Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's speech, in which he defended the Gaza offensive and called Palestinian statehood recognition 'disgraceful.'
Hurricane Polo Explodes Into Category 5 Storm Off Mexico's Pacific Coast
Hurricane Polo rapidly intensified into one of the strongest Pacific hurricanes in decades, threatening Mexico's Guerrero and Michoacan states with heavy rain and flooding.
Iran's Pezeshkian Tells UN 'We Will Never Bow Our Head' in Defiant Reply to Trump
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant UN General Assembly speech rejecting US and Israeli pressure, a day after Trump said he was weighing whether to \\"annihilate\\" Iran.
Russian Missile Attack Kills Two, Injures Several In Kyiv Hours After Moscow Rejects Ceasefire Pause At UN
A Russian ballistic missile barrage struck Kyiv early Thursday, killing at least two people and damaging a maternity hospital, hours after Russia told the UN it would not pause its war.
EU Removes Two Russian Oligarchs From Sanctions List, Extends Broader Regime to 2029
EU diplomats agreed to delist Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman from Russia sanctions while extending the wider blacklist of 3,000 entities for three more years.
Trump Tells the UN He Will Either Strike a Deal With Iran or Annihilate It
Opening the 81st UN General Assembly debate, Trump said he faces a choice between letting Iran rebuild under a deal or destroying the Islamic Republic quickly.
North Korea's Kim Hails New Hypersonic Weapon Test Days After Missile Launch
State media said Kim Jong Un oversaw the test of a new hypersonic-class weapon system, two days after North Korea fired short-range missiles that Seoul and Tokyo condemned.
Alibaba Unveils China's Most Powerful AI Chip in Direct Challenge to Nvidia
Alibaba unveiled its Zhenwu V900 AI accelerator and a 20-gigawatt data centre plan by 2032, intensifying China's push to rival Nvidia.
Tanker Struck By Unknown Projectile In Strait Of Hormuz, Two Crew Hurt
A tanker entering the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unidentified projectile on Monday, the fourth such attack on shipping in the waterway in 11 days, as US-Iran tensions escalate.
Powerful Explosions Rock Syrian Army Depot Near Aleppo, Injuring at Least Four
A series of explosions hit a Syrian army munitions site south of Aleppo early Monday, injuring at least four people and shutting down nearby roads.
US Tells Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately Amid Rising West Asia Tensions
The US Virtual Embassy in Iran issued a fresh Level 4 travel warning, urging Americans to leave immediately as Houthi attacks and US-Iran tensions escalate across West Asia.
Trump Says He's in 'Deciding Mode' on a Massive Attack on Iran as Middle East Tensions Spike
President Trump told Fox News he is weighing a massive military strike on Iran, as the US issues a security alert across the Middle East and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia escalate.
Zelensky Approves New Long-Range Strikes on Russia, Orders Scale-Up of Interceptor Drones
Zelensky approved new long-range strikes on Russia and ordered scale-up of a domestic interceptor drone after a deadly week of Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 1.25%, Highest in 31 Years, as Yen Pressure Mounts
The Bank of Japan lifted its benchmark rate by 0.25 points to 1.25% on Friday, a 31-year high, days after the US Federal Reserve's own rate increase.
Sweden's PM Kristersson to Resign as Left-Wing Bloc Wins Narrow Election Victory
Sweden's centre-right Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said he will resign after a four-party left-wing opposition bloc won a slim three-seat majority in the country's general election.
UN Mission Finds Grounds to Believe US Committed War Crimes in Iran Strikes
A UN-backed fact-finding mission says it found reasonable grounds to believe US strikes on a school and sports complex in Iran in February constituted war crimes.
Saudi-Houthi Conflict Escalates: Yemeni Government Forces Clash Near Border as Houthis Claim Downing Fighter Jet
Fighting between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi-backed government forces intensified near the Saudi border, with the Houthis claiming to have downed a Saudi jet and launched dozens of strikes.
Duterte Makes First In-Person Appearance at The Hague Over 'War on Drugs' Killings
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared in person before the International Criminal Court for the first time, with a trial over his deadly anti-drugs campaign set to begin in November.
EU Proposes Canada as Its First 'Associate Member' in Von der Leyen's State of the Union Address
Ursula von der Leyen used her annual State of the Union speech to offer Canada a new associate membership status, deepening ties as Ottawa looks past a trade war with Washington.
New Zealand's Parliament Passes Legislation to Enable Free Trade Agreement With India
New Zealand's Parliament voted 93-29 to pass legislation enabling its free trade agreement with India, a deal its government calls once-in-a-generation.
Kim Jong Un Pledges 'Invariable Support' to Putin, Calls Russia's War 'Sacred'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed deeper cooperation with Russia and called Moscow's war in Ukraine a sacred conflict, in a letter state media reported on Tuesday.
Russia Drones Strike Kyiv Gas Station, Warehouse Overnight; NATO Downs Drone Over Lithuania
Russian drones hit a Kyiv gas station and a warehouse overnight, injuring one man, while NATO jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus.
Poland Pledges Tighter Border Security After Russian Drone Strikes Near Ukraine Frontier
Poland vows stronger security along its Ukraine border after Russian drone strikes landed near the frontier, as Tusk warns of a likely Russian escalation.
Houthis Claim Large-Scale Missile and Drone Attack on Saudi Air Base
Yemen's Houthis said they struck Saudi Arabia's King Khalid Air Base with dozens of missiles and drones, the latest escalation in a fast-deteriorating regional conflict.
Asian Markets Slide as Oil Prices Surge on Fresh Gulf Attacks, Fed Decision Looms
Asian equities fell sharply Monday as fresh attacks in the Gulf pushed Brent crude toward $108 a barrel and investors braced for a likely US Fed rate hike this week.
About 140 Missing After Indonesian Ferry Capsizes in Java Sea
Rescuers are searching for around 140 people after the ferry Virgo Transport 8, carrying 243 passengers and crew, capsized in rough seas off Indonesia's Borneo coast.
Russia Hits Ukrainian Power Sites Overnight, Kyiv Strikes Refinery Hub Deep Inside Russia
Russian strikes hit power infrastructure across southern Ukraine overnight while Kyiv's forces struck an oil refinery and petrochemical hub inside Russia.
Sweden Votes In Knife-Edge Election That Could Bring Far-Right Into Government
Sweden began voting Sunday in a general election too close to call, with the far-right Sweden Democrats poised for a possible first-ever place in a governing coalition.
Houthi Rebels Seize Red Sea Island As Saudi Arabia Shuts Key Oil Pipeline
Yemen's Houthi rebels captured the island of Mayun guarding the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting Saudi Arabia to shut a major oil pipeline after a drone attack.
Trump Says He'd Love To See Ireland Reunified During Dublin Visit
President Trump broke with decades of US neutrality by saying he'd love to see Ireland and Northern Ireland unified, during a Dublin meeting with Taoiseach Micheal Martin.
Iraq Dismisses Military Commander After Drone Attack On Saudi Pipeline
Iraq's PM sacked a commander in Maysan province after confirming drones that hit Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline were launched from Iraqi soil, amid a wider Gulf security crisis.
Putin Warns Europe That Deploying Troops To Ukraine Would Mean War With Russia
Speaking in New Delhi during the BRICS Summit, Vladimir Putin said any European troop deployment to Ukraine would amount to direct war with Russia, while denying Moscow poses a threat to Europe.
Modi, Putin Hold Bilateral Talks In Delhi Ahead Of BRICS Summit
PM Modi and President Putin met in New Delhi for wide-ranging bilateral talks ahead of the BRICS Summit, Putin's first in-person appearance at the grouping outside Russia since the Ukraine war.
Saudi Crown Prince Urged Trump To Strike Houthis, US Declines As Red Sea Tensions Escalate
Mohammed bin Salman twice asked Trump to launch strikes on the Houthis as they advanced on a key Red Sea chokepoint; Washington opted to offer intelligence support instead.
Yemen's Houthis Seize Port City Of Mocha, Edge Closer To Control Of Bab El-Mandeb Strait
Iran-aligned Houthi rebels captured the strategic Red Sea port of Mocha on Thursday, forcing government troops to retreat and raising fresh fears for shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Iranian Missile Strikes Reportedly Damage US Warplanes at Jordan Airbase
Iran fired ballistic missiles at a US-linked airbase in Jordan, damaging an A-10 and several F-15 fighter jets, as the six-month Gulf war escalates further.
Iran Declares New Maritime Restricted Zone Off Hormuz, Threatens Sanctions on Ships
Iran's Revolutionary Guard announced a restricted zone stretching toward the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea, warning vessels that enter without coordination will be sanctioned.
US Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers as Iran Fires Missiles at Jordan Base
CENTCOM sank five Iranian crude carriers after IRGC targeted a US warship twice, and Tehran retaliated with a ballistic missile barrage on a US-linked base in Jordan.
Norway Bids Farewell to King Harald V in State Funeral at Oslo Cathedral
World leaders and European royals gather in Oslo as Norway holds a state funeral for King Harald V, who died last month at 89.
Saudi Arabia Vows to Defend Itself as Houthi Attacks Wound 73, Oil Nears $100
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister warned of a firm response after Houthi strikes on energy sites wounded dozens, sending Brent crude toward $100 a barrel.
Trump Threatens to Bar Bombardier Sales in US, Reigniting Trade Feud With Canada
Trump vowed to block Bombardier jet sales in the US unless the Canadian planemaker builds locally, escalating a trade dispute with Ottawa.
Jaguar Land Rover to Cut 4,000 Jobs as Costs, Cyberattack Fallout and Chinese Rivals Squeeze Britain's Largest Carmaker
Tata Motors-owned JLR confirmed plans to cut about 4,000 jobs over two years, roughly a tenth of its global workforce, as it battles tariffs, a cyberattack aftermath and cheaper Chinese competition.
Iran Vows 'More Severe' Reprisals After US Sinks Tanker in Gulf of Oman
Iran's military warned of harsher retaliation after US forces sank an Iranian tanker, hours after Tehran fired missiles at a US carrier and destroyer.
Trump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Land in Moscow With Peace Plan as Putin Pauses Kyiv Strikes
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Moscow with a proposal to end the war, as the Kremlin ordered a three-day halt to strikes on Kyiv.
Russian Overnight Strikes Kill Three in Ukraine as US Envoys Prepare Kyiv, Moscow Visits
Russian drone and missile attacks killed at least three people across Ukraine overnight as Kyiv said US negotiators could visit both capitals in the coming days.
Vance Rules Out Iran Talks Until Shipping Attacks Stop, Iran Warns of 'Asymmetrical' Response
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington will not negotiate with Tehran until attacks on commercial shipping end, as Iran's first VP threatened a multi-layered response.
Nepal Flood Death Toll Climbs Past 1,250 as Thousands Remain Missing
The death toll from the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet flash flood has risen to 1,252 with over 4,200 still missing, as rescue and rehabilitation efforts continue.
Trump Threatens More Iran Strikes as War Death Toll Hits 18, Wedding Attack Branded a War Crime
US President Donald Trump vowed further strikes on Iran after the deadliest 24 hours of the renewed conflict, as Tehran accused Washington of a war crime over a wedding-party strike.
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Flare Again
US Central Command confirmed new strikes on Iranian targets Tuesday, reigniting hostilities after weeks of relative calm around the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli Special Forces Raid, Fresh Gaza Strikes Kill Several Amid Fragile Ceasefire
A covert Israeli raid and a wave of strikes across Gaza City killed several Palestinians on Tuesday, underscoring how fragile the nearly year-old ceasefire remains.
Russia Launches Massive Overnight Missile and Drone Barrage on Kyiv, Killing at Least 11
A large-scale Russian missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight killed at least 11 people and wounded more than a dozen, hitting a railway depot and residential buildings.
US FTC Sues Amazon Over Alleged $20 Billion Ad Overcharging Scheme
The FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging the company secretly overcharged advertisers roughly $20 billion through undisclosed changes to its ad auction system.
Death Toll From Russian Strike on Kyiv Region's Bucha District Rises to 37
A Russian strike on a warehouse in Ukraine's Bucha district has killed at least 37 people, with dozens more wounded and a day of mourning declared.
Trump Announces 'Biggest Oil Deal in World History' With Venezuela
The US has secured majority control of over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves in a deal Trump says will cut American gas prices.
Nepal Rejects Foreign Rescue Teams as Flood Death Toll Nears 500
Nepal's foreign ministry says domestic agencies can handle search-and-rescue after flash floods killed close to 500 people, turning down help from India, China, the US and others.
US Military Says Hormuz Shipping Lanes Cleared of Iranian Mines, Iran Disputes Claim
CENTCOM says US forces have cleared international shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian sea mines, though Iran disputes the claim and says none of its own ships have moved without permission.
Nepal-China Himalayan Flood: Death Toll Crosses 165, More Than 1,300 Missing
A glacial collapse triggered flash floods on the Nepal-China border, killing over 165 people and leaving more than 1,300 missing as rescue efforts intensify.
Qatar's PM Arrives in Tehran to Push Iran Mediation and Hormuz De-Escalation
Qatar's prime minister met senior Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday as Doha pushes to revive mediation and ease tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nepal Flash Flood Leaves Dozens Dead, Hundreds Missing Near China Border
A flash flood on the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal's Rasuwa district has killed dozens and left hundreds missing, including more than 100 Indian nationals.
Iran, Oman Agree on Framework for Temporary Hormuz Corridor and Mine-Clearing Plan
Iran and Oman's foreign ministers agreed in Tehran to pursue a temporary shipping corridor and joint mine-clearing project in the Strait of Hormuz.
Canada Hits Back at Trump With Tariffs of Up to 50% as Trade War Escalates
Ottawa unveiled counter-tariffs of 15-50% on US steel, dairy and electronics after trade talks with Washington collapsed.
US Prepares to Send Diplomats Back to Middle East Embassies After Iran War Evacuations
The US State Department is reportedly readying a phased return of diplomats to several Middle East missions that were evacuated during the war with Iran.
Asian Markets Slide as Chip Selloff Hits Samsung, SK Hynix Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
South Korea's KOSPI and Japan's Nikkei fell sharply on Tuesday as a Wall Street tech selloff spread to Asian chipmakers.
Wall Street Ends Choppy Week Higher as Bond Yields, Iran Tensions Keep Investors on Edge
US stocks rose Friday but still posted weekly losses as Treasury yields climbed and markets awaited Trump's economic pressure campaign on Iran.
Israel Advances E1 Settlement Plan That Could 'Bury' Two-State Solution
Israel's Housing Ministry opened bidding for over 1,200 homes in the contested E1 area, drawing international condemnation and threats of sanctions.
Russian Missile-and-Drone Barrage Kills at Least 12 in Kyiv, Damages Children's Hospital
A massive overnight Russian attack on Kyiv killed at least 12 people and damaged a children's hospital, a school and homes across the Ukrainian capital.
UK Summons Israeli Envoy Over E1 Settlement Tender, Warns of Sanctions
Britain condemned Israel's tender for the E1 settlement project and summoned its charge d'affaires, warning of sanctions to come.
Israel's Deadly Gaza Strikes Cast Doubt On Ceasefire Progress After Kushner Visit
At least 10 people were killed in fresh Israeli strikes in Gaza on Wednesday, raising fresh doubts about the fragile ceasefire.
UAE Imposes Indefinite Trade Embargo On Iran After Alleged Missile Strikes
UAE halts all trade and financial ties with Iran after accusing it of firing two missiles toward the Gulf state; Iran calls the claim baseless.
US and South Korea Shorten Joint Military Drills After Trump Order; North Korea Calls Exercises 'Frantic'
Seoul and Washington agree to cut this month's Ulchi Freedom Shield drills short at Trump's request, as Pyongyang denounces the exercises.
Eight Israeli Airstrikes Hit Syria's Abu al-Duhur Airbase, No Casualties Reported
Israeli warplanes struck the Abu al-Duhur military airbase in northwestern Syria early Tuesday, hitting runways and storage facilities without causing casualties.
Kushner Meets Hamas Chief in Egypt in Push to Save Stalled Gaza Plan
Jared Kushner met Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt as mediators scrambled to rescue a Gaza plan rejected by Netanyahu.
Ukraine Launches One of War's Largest Drone Attacks on Russia, Killing at Least Six
Ukraine sent hundreds of drones deep into Russia overnight in one of its largest strikes of the war, killing at least six people.
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Off Indonesia's Flores Island Leaves at Least 38 Dead, Rescue Operations Widen
A powerful 7.7-magnitude quake struck off Flores Island early Saturday, killing at least 38 people and triggering hundreds of aftershocks.
US Retail Sales Fall 0.6% in July as Consumer Sentiment Sinks to 51
US retail spending unexpectedly dropped in July while consumer sentiment posted its steepest slide in months, both reported Friday.
Israel Orders Shift of West Bank Civilian Policing From Military to Police After Qusra Standoff
Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the army to prepare a plan handing West Bank civilian law enforcement to police, after criticism of the military's handling of a settler siege.
Swedish Parliament Lowers Age of Criminal Responsibility to 14 Ahead of Election
Sweden's parliament voted to lower the criminal responsibility age from 15 to 14, weeks before a tightly contested general election.
Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 265 as Nearly 500 Remain Missing
Colombia's president says 265 people have died and 496 are still missing three days after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastated the country's west.
Iran and US Trade Competing Claims Over Who Controls the Strait of Hormuz
A senior Iranian Basij commander said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz remains under Tehran's control, rebutting President Trump's claim of US 'total control' a day earlier.
IDF Strike Kills Hamas Commander in Northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya
Israel's military says it killed a Hamas cell leader planning an attack on troops, as near-daily strikes continue despite the October ceasefire.
Houthi Missile Strikes Kill Six on Cargo Ship in Bab al-Mandeb Strait
A double missile strike on the Egyptian-owned Tihamah killed six and wounded ten, marking the first shipping deaths linked to the Houthis since the US-Israel war on Iran began.
Drone Strike Sparks Massive Blaze at Libya's Zawiya Oil Refinery
A drone strike ignited a huge fire at Libya's Zawiya refinery, the third attack on the site's oil infrastructure in two days, with no group claiming responsibility.
7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Colombia, Killing Dozens And Triggering Evacuations
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit Colombia's Choco region on Monday, killing dozens, damaging airports and prompting evacuations across Colombia and Ecuador.
Explosion, Fire Reported at Saudi Arabia's Jubail Gas Facility as Houthis Claim Attack
A loud blast and fire were reported at a gas facility in Saudi Arabia's Jubail Industrial City, with Israeli media citing Houthi involvement.
Iran and Oman Edge Closer to Hormuz Deal Even as a Gulf Tanker Comes Under Missile Attack
Iran says a shipping-route deal with Oman for the Strait of Hormuz is 'very close,' even as the UAE reported a missile strike on a tanker in the same waters.
Russian Strikes Kill Three, Including a Child, Near Kyiv as US Senate Passes New Sanctions Bill
An overnight Russian bombardment killed three people near Kyiv hours after the US Senate passed sweeping new sanctions targeting Russian energy exports.