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Iranians ‘ready to disgrace’ US troops if they invade, top official says
Amid ongoing war with Iran, Trump says he aims to be 'involved in the appointment' of the country's next supreme leader.
Emotional turmoil grips Iranians watching conflict unfold overseas
As conflict engulfs Iran, its diaspora feels anguish, reflecting on memories of home and uncertainty about the future.
EU leaders express solidarity with Gulf countries amid Iranian attacks
EU and Gulf Cooperation Council leaders condemn 'unjustifiable Iranian attacks' across region after talks in Brussels.
Videos show destruction after US and Israeli strikes on Iran
New videos show destruction across Iran after US and Israeli air strikes.
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‘Our children were sold off’: The South Africans sent to fight Russia’s war
Men 'lured' into fighting in the Ukraine war say Africans were subjected to worse treatment on the front lines.
Iran women’s football team salute, sing national anthem in Asian Cup match
Players chose to sing the anthem before their game against Australia, in contrast to their silence during the previous tie.
Which Kurdish groups is the US rallying to fight Iran?
US President Donald Trump has spoken to at least three Kurdish groups in Iran and Iraq in recent days.
Map shows how big Iran is compared with the 50 US states
Iran is roughly the same size as Alaska, 2.5 times the size of Texas and covers about one-sixth of the US land area.
While US encourages Kurds to attack Iran, history serves darker warning
Kurds weigh Washington's push for a rebellion on Iranian soil against a history of betrayals and pragmatic alliances.
Missiles fired by US, Israel hit two schools near Tehran: Iranian media
The latest attack comes six days after the deadliest single one during the war on Iran, which killed 165 people.
Israel puts a target on the back of the rules-based order
Israel suggests those seeking to enforce international law on Gaza will meet the fate of a destroyed Iranian warship.
Finalissima, F1 races: Middle East conflict disrupts global sports events
With tournaments postponed and players stranded away from home, major sport events have been struck by crisis and chaos.
Barrage of Iranian missiles target Qatar
A wave of loud missile explosions was heard over the skies of Doha on Thursday.
Will the US benefit from the oil crisis sparked by the war on Iran?
Attacks on energy sites in the Gulf and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz give Western exporters a chance to profit.
Nepal elections frame new era after youth protests toppled leaders
Six months after youth-led protests ousted Nepal’s prime minister, people in Kathmandu have been voting in election.
Gaza flotilla activists confronted by Tunisian police
Global Sumud Flotilla activists say they were beaten by Tunisian police after being blocked from Sidi Bou Said port.
Iranians get by as US, Israeli bombs rain down, internet blocked
Officials say some water, electricity facilities damaged amid US-Israel bombing, but no widespread outages reported yet.
Iran, The US, and the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup is nearly here, but Iran’s spot in the tournament may be in doubt. Can sport ever be neutral?
‘It’s up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’
'It's up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war’
How will the Middle East conflict affect global energy prices?
Energy supplies in the Middle East are being choked off as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran escalates.
Sri Lanka trying to ‘safeguard lives’ on second Iran ship after US attack
Second warship is heading to same area where a US submarine destroyed an Iranian frigate, killings dozens of sailors.
A long and troubled trail: Qatar’s IRGC cell arrests strain Iran relations
Arrests will cause deep rift in Iran's relationship with Qatar, one of its closest interlocutors in Gulf, analysts say.
Hezbollah’s risky return to the battlefield
The US-Israel attack on Iran and mounting pressure inside Lebanon have pushed the group into a strategic gamble.
Iran drone attack at Azerbaijan airport
Eyewitness videos from an airport in Azerbaijan captured the moment of a suspected Iranian drone attack.
Iran denies its drones hit airport in Azerbaijan’s exclave as war widens
Azeri authorities confirm drone attack in Nakhchivan, claim right to ‘appropriate response’.
Iranian drones hit airport in Azerbaijan’s exclave as US-Israel war widens
Azeri authorities confirm drone attack in Nakhchivan, claim right to ‘appropriate response’.
Cuba hit by massive power outage amid US oil pressure
A massive blackout left two-thirds of Cuba, including its capital Havana, without electricity.
Canada PM unable to rule out military involvement in Iran war
Mark Carney said he wants de-escalation of the Iran attacks but said he couldn’t rule out military participation.
Where are Iran’s allies? Why Moscow, Beijing are keeping their distance
Russia and China have condemned the US-Israeli attack on Iran but stopped short of offering military support.