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.
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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.
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.
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.
Hunger is looming over Yemen, urgent action is needed
We can still avert starvation even as the country faces the worst outlook in years.
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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.
US bombs Iran’s oil hub Kharg Island
US President Donald Trump shared a video of strikes on Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub.
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.
Smoke rises from Fujairah oil facility in UAE
Smoke rises from Fujairah oil facility in UAE
Moment car slams into Muslim woman in broad daylight
CCTV shows the moment a car hits a Muslim woman in broad daylight in southeast London before the driver speeds away.
Two Indian ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran says it allowed passage
Iran's envoy to New Delhi says Tehran allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait in rare exception to the blockade.
India releases Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after six months in jail
Wangchuk was jailed for demanding either Ladakh's full statehood or constitutional protections for tribal communities.
Another 5 Palestinians killed in Israel’s genocide in Gaza amid wider war
Israeli forces carry out daily attacks on besieged Gaza, as humanitarian conditions amid Iran war worsen.
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 driver to take Grand Prix pole position
Italian teenager breaks an 18-year-old record in China to become the youngest pole sitter in Formula One history.
Sandstorm hits Gaza, impacting displaced Palestinians
Sandstorm hits Gaza, impacting displaced Palestinians
Family pulled from the rubble after US-Israeli strikes on Tehran
Video shows rescue teams rescuing families from under the rubble after US-Israeli strikes hit residential areas in Tehra
The battle on the propaganda front intensifies
As the US and Israel battle to control the story of their war against Iran, their messaging gets harder to defend.
China beat Taiwan 2-0 in extra time to reach Women’s Asian Cup semifinals
Defending champions China secure a semifinal against hosts Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup.
China edge Taiwan 2-0 in extra time to reach Women’s Asian Cup semifinals
Defending champions China secure a semifinal against hosts Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup.
Hamas urges Iran to halt attacks on Gulf, slams aggression on Tehran
The Palestinian group calls for end to Gulf attacks while supporting Tehran’s right to defend against Israel and US.
Four killed in southern Lebanon apartment after reported Israeli attack
Four killed in southern Lebanon apartment after reported Israeli attack
Manchester United vs Aston Villa: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Manchester United host Aston Villa on Sunday in the EPL as both battle to qualify for next season's Champions League.
More than 110 people killed in Iran’s Kurdistan: Official
At least 112 killed in US-Israel attacks on Iran’s Kurdistan province, with 969 injured, local officials say.
Iran continues intensified attacks across Gulf in US-Israeli war fallout
Strikes target multiple countries, including UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with interceptions reported.
Iran continues intensified attacks across Gulf in US-Israel war fallout
Strikes target multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, overnight with interceptions reported.
Indian-owned Sunrisers face backlash after signing Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed
Post announcing Abrar’s signing was met with thousands angrily questioning patriotism of the Indian owners.
‘Kill the people’: How men were left to starve in a South African gold mine
Deep underground, artisanal miners face a fight for survival when a police operation cuts off their only lifeline.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US-South Korea hold military drills
Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff say approximately 10 ballistic missiles were fired by Pyongyang.
‘Israel is targeting civilian infrastructure as a matter of policy’
Nicholas Noe says Israel’s strategy in Lebanon appears to be aimed at targeting civilian infrastructure.
US Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq attacked with missile that hits helipad
The missile attack causes damage to the mission, according to sources, as smoke is seen rising from the building.