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US blacklists Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as ‘terrorist’ group
Trump administration accuses the group of receiving support from Iran and carrying out violence against civilians.
World reacts to appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s supreme leader
New supreme leader receives support from Oman, Iraq, Yemen's Houthis, while the US and Israel make threats.
Qatar releases video of interception of Iranian missiles
Footage released by the Qatari Ministry of Defence shows Iranian missiles and drones being intercepted over the country.
Trump slams Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as Iran projects defiance
US president, who had warned against selecting Mojtaba Khamenei to lead Iran, says new supreme leader may not 'last'.
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Who is Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei?
Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Putin says Russia can supply oil, gas to Europe as energy prices soar
Russian president spoke as oil prices surged past $100 per barrel, reaching levels unseen since start of Ukraine war.
Why Israel’s war on Hezbollah keeps returning
Israel has tried for decades to weaken Hezbollah through wars and assassinations. Why has the group endured?
What is Trump’s endgame in Iran as the US-Israel war escalates?
As strikes continue across Iran, US President Trump has articulated shifting goals. But how likely are they?
What is the US endgame in Iran, as the war escalates?
As strikes continue across Iran, US President Trump has articulated shifting goals. But how likely are they?
What to know about Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
The son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will now leader Iran through the biggest crisis in the country's modern history.
Anthropic sues Trump administration to undo US ‘supply chain risk’ tag
In its lawsuit, Anthropic said the designation was unlawful and violated its US free speech and due process rights.
WHO chief raises alarm after Israeli attacks on Iranian oil facilities
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says children, the elderly at particular risk after damage to Iranian petroleum facilities.
How the Iran war is affecting Africa
Before the start of the war between Israel, US and Iran, Africa was on track for its biggest economic moment in history.
Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women footballers
Players' union FIFPRO expressed serious concerns for team after criticism for not singing anthem before first match.
Trump says Australia has ‘taken care of’ five Iranian women footballers
Players' union FIFPRO expressed serious concerns for team after criticism for not singing anthem before first match.
Trump says Australia has ‘taken care of’ some Iranian women footballers
Players' union FIFPRO expressed serious concerns for team after criticism for not singing anthem before first match.
France preparing to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz when war calms: Macron
French president says 'purely defensive' mission aims to gradually reopen key Gulf waterway amid spike in oil prices.
US senators demand probe into ‘appalling’ attack on girls’ school in Iran
Top Democrats say Minab school bombing that killed at least 170 people 'must be fully and impartially reviewed'.
US senators demand probe into ‘appalling’ attack on girls’s school in Iran
Top Democrats say Minab school bombing that killed at least 170 people 'must be fully and impartially reviewed'.
US military kills six in strike on alleged drug boat in the Eastern Pacific
The US military claims six men killed in a strike on a suspected drug-smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
Turkiye says Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by NATO air defences
Ministry of National Defence says no casualties or damage after missile shot down over southern city of Gaziantep.
What defence support could Ukraine offer Middle East states amid Iran war?
Ukraine has built low-cost drones to counter Russian attacks with imported Iranian Shahed drones.
Iran authorities support continuity with backing for Mojtaba Khamenei
The IRGC says its forces are ready to 'fully obey and sacrifice for the divine commands' after new supreme leader named.
Iran’s authorities showcase continuity as they back new leader during war
The IRGC says its forces are ready to 'fully obey and sacrifice for the divine commands' after new supreme leader named.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian journalist Amal Shamali in Gaza attack
Shamali, who worked for Qatar Radio, killed in an Israeli air strike on central Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp.
Israeli attacks on Iran fuel sites aim ‘to break resilience of people’
As toxic clouds and rain smother Tehran, analysts say Israel’s aims is to break the resilience of the Iranian people.
Fear, uncertainty surround Iran women’s football team’s return home
Players body and activists say the team must be protected while head coach insists the players are eager to return.
Israel strikes Hezbollah financial institutions as Lebanon calls for talks
Israel strikes Al-Qard al-Hasan branches; Lebanese president says ready to resume negotiations to halt escalation.
It is time for the world to move on without the United States
The US no longer wants to be the guarantor of the world order. It's time the rest of us take this responsibility.