Iran warns US naval blockade threatens ceasefire
Iran says it will halt all trade in the Gulf if the US continues blocking its vessels.
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US sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East despite Iran ceasefire
The US is sending additional troops to the Middle East this month, according to The Washington Post.
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal vows to win Champions League after Atletico defeat
Spain's teenage star writes to fans the day after Barcelona's Champions League exit to promise future glory.
‘Erosion of a country’s future’: What has the war cost Sudan?
Sudan's civil war, which erupted three years ago, has devastated civilian infrastructure, pushed millions into misery.
Every 27 minutes, someone is killed in Sudan’s war
Every day, over the last three years in Sudan, 53 people on average are killed.
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Italian magazine cover of Israeli settler sparks diplomatic backlash
Italian magazine cover showing an armed Israeli settler grinning at a Palestinian woman has sparked backlash from Israel
US-Iran talks: What’s the latest on mediation efforts?
Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.
What people in Lebanon are saying about talks with Israel
This is how people in Lebanon are reacting to the country’s first direct talks with Israel in decades.
What are Iran’s $100bn in frozen assets and where are they held?
Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.
As world focuses on Iran, Israel ‘engineering starvation policy’ in Gaza
The weaponisation of logistics has caused severe shortage of fuel, food and medicines piling misery on Palestinians.
At least nine people killed in Turkiye’s second school shooting in two days
Eight students and a teacher killed in the south-central province of Kahramanmaras, interior minister says.
Four people killed in Turkiye’s second school shooting in two days
Three students and a teacher are killed in the south-central province of Kahramanmaras, according to its governor.
Four killed in Turkiye’s second school shooting in two days
Three students and a teacher have been killed in the province of Kahramanmaras, according to the local governor.
Asian Cup 2027 draw in Saudi Arabia moved to May 9 over Iran war
Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally set for Saturday, moved to May 9.
Saudi Arabia-hosted Asian Cup draw rescheduled due to US-Israel war on Iran
Draw for the 24-team 2027 AFC Asian Cup, originally set for Saturday, moved to May 9.
Anger in Lebanon as Israel launches deadly strikes despite diplomatic drive
Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah says negotiating 'with the enemy is wrong', warns of 'internal division'.
England cricket captain Stokes ‘lucky’ to be alive after facial injury
England captain Ben Stokes was struck on the face by a cricket ball, which required surgery for a broken cheekbone.
Double standards? Why Iran’s nukes are scrutinised, Israel gets a pass
Israel’s policy of ambiguity about its nuclear capability contrasts sharply with the focus on Iran’s programme.
Maradona’s medical team could have saved his life, prosecutor says
'Maradona began to die 12 hours before his actual death,' a prosecutor in new trial on the Argentinian's death says.
Barcelona starlets to learn from Atletico Madrid Champions League defeat
Barcelona won 2-1 in the second leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, as Atletico claimed tie 3-2 on aggregate.
Italy suspends long-standing defence agreement with Israel
Italy suspended the renewal of a 20-year-long defence agreement with Israel, following recent tensions between them.
What you need to know about Israel’s ambassador to the US
Israel’s ambassador held talks with his Lebanese counterpart. But critics say Yechiel Leiter is a problematic negotiator
France’s Ekitike to miss World Cup after Liverpool Champions League injury
Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike had to be stretchered off in the Champions League defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.
Iran citizen held in France over pro-Palestine comments returns home
Release of Mahdieh Esfandiari comes a week after Iran released two French citizens held on espionage charges.
North Korea boosting ability to manufacture nuclear arms, IAEA chief warns
The nuclear watchdog's chief says there is a rapid increase in operations at North Korea's Yongbyon reactor.
Palestinian leader Barghouti endures ‘violent’ assaults in Israeli prisons
Recent reports of prison brutality follow an attack last year that resulted in broken ribs and head injuries.
‘Food is unifying’: How Lebanon’s migrants are feeding the war-displaced
Often overlooked in Lebanon's society, the migrant community is filling the gaps of the state by feeding their own.
Families across Sudan endure years of displacement, hunger, loss
More than nine million people remain displaced in Sudan, while nearly 29 million face acute hunger.
Iran war: What is happening on day 47 of the US-Iran conflict?
US President Donald Trump has signalled a possible second round of talks with Iran in the coming days.
Trump turns on Meloni, saying she lacks ‘courage’ over US-Israel war on Iran
The US president says he is 'shocked at her', delivering a blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies.