Canada denies entry to Iranian football boss, but initially was granted permit
Negar Mojtahedi broke the story that Taj was on his way to the FIFA congress in Vancouver on Thursday, but was put back on a plane shortly after landing in Toronto.
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Anand backs report Iran soccer officials had Canada entry permission revoked
Iranian state media says Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj, a former IRGC commander, and two other Iranian officials were denied entry after arriving in Canada.
Canada revoked entry for Iran soccer officials ahead of FIFA meeting: Anand
Iranian state media says Iranian Football Federation president Mehdi Taj, a former IRGC commander, and two other Iranian officials were denied entry after arriving in Canada.
Why did Canada not challenge Iran’s nomination to UN nuclear weapons body?
On Monday, Iran was nominated to the vice-presidency of the UN's month-long review conference on the global nuclear non-proliferation treaty, better known as the NPT.
Tourist dies after being bitten at snake charming show on Egypt vacation
The show was part of the entertainment program at an Egyptian hotel complex and involved two snakes, 'presumably cobras,' police said.
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Police declare London stabbing attack on Jewish men a terror incident
The Metropolitan Police said the attack left two men, aged 34 and 76, hospitalized with knife wounds and that a 45-year-old man has been arrested.
William and Kate share new family photo on 15th wedding anniversary
Prince William and Kate Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey in London in 2011, in a ceremony watched by an estimated billion people worldwide.
‘No more Mr. Nice Guy’: Trump threatens Iran as war enters 3rd month
Talks between Iran and the United States seemed to have stalled Wednesday, despite Trump's earlier claims Iran had informed his administration that it was in a 'State of Collapse.'
Read the full transcript of King Charles III’s speech to U.S. Congress
Charles, who was in the U.S. for a four-day state visit, is just the second British monarch to address Congress after his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, did so in 1991.
Woman dead after falling from balcony on Carnival cruise ship
The unidentified woman fell from the balcony of her stateroom and landed on a deck below on board of a Carnival Cruise ship in California.
Woman dead after reportedly falling from balcony on Carnival cruise ship
The unidentified woman reportedly fell from the balcony of her stateroom and landed on a deck below on board of a Carnival Cruise ship in California.
Man pleads guilty to planning attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
The defendant, a 21-year-old Austrian citizen known only as Beran A., faced charges including terrorist offenses and membership in a terrorist organization.
Gunman arrested after opening fire at 2 locations in Greek capital
The gunman initially opened fire at the social security office, wounding an employee, police said. Officers who arrived at the scene treated the man, but the gunman fled the scene.
Gunman opens fire at 2 locations in Greek capital, wounding several
The gunman initially opened fire at the social security office, wounding an employee, police said. Officers who arrived at the scene treated the man, but the gunman fled the scene.
The UAE has quit OPEC. What does it mean for the future of oil?
The kingdom took a “policy-driven” decision to leave the bloc, said the country’s energy minister Suhail bin Mohammed al-Mazrouei.
UAE leaves OPEC as Strait of Hormuz oil crisis drags on
UAE Energy Minister Suhail Mohamed al-Mazrouei told Reuters the decision was taken after a careful look at the regional power's energy strategies.
King Charles III urges ‘unyielding resolve’ for Ukraine, praises NATO
"The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal," he said. "It is irreplaceable and unbreakable."
Trump welcomes King Charles III to White House for ‘beautiful British day’
King Charles III will become the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991.
King Charles III to meet Trump, address Congress on U.S. visit
King Charles III will become the first British monarch to address the U.S. Congress since his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in 1991.
King Charles III meets Trump for U.S. state visit amid British tensions
The four-day visit, intended to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary and the U.S.-U.K. 'special relationship,' was overshadowed by Saturday's shooting at a White House event.
Trump calls off planned peace talks as Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan
Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived for ceasefire talks, as tensions persist and global trade remains strained by Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Trump scraps planned peace talks as Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan
Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived for ceasefire talks, as tensions persist and global trade remains strained by Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
‘U.S has all the cards’: Trump scraps Iran talks as foreign minister leaves Pakistan
Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived for ceasefire talks, as tensions persist and global trade remains strained by Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Iran’s foreign minister leaves without meeting US envoys, Pakistani officials say
Iran’s foreign minister left Pakistan before U.S. envoys arrived for ceasefire talks, as tensions persist and global trade remains strained by Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
Iran and U.S. dispatch negotiators to Pakistan for new talks after delays
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's trip comes as much of the world has been on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Top Iran official heads to Pakistan for talks as U.S. waits for ‘good deal’
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's trip comes as much of the world has been on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says Israel, Lebanon agree to extend Hezbollah ceasefire for 3 weeks
Trump said a meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States on Thursday went 'very well,' leading to the extension of the ceasefire set to expire Monday.
Tourist charged after damaging Neptune statue following ‘pre-marital dare’
The tourist, identified as a 28-year-old woman, intended to 'touch' the statue's carved private parts, officials said.
White House accuses China of theft of AI technology ahead of summit
The Chinese Embassy in Washington said it opposes "the baseless allegations," adding that Beijing "attaches great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights."
Prince Harry makes surprise Kyiv visit, calls on U.S. to do more for Ukraine
Harry, whose visit comes as the country endures its fifth year of war with Russia, said it was 'good to be back in Ukraine' upon arrival at the city's main railway station.