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North Korea uses cluster bombs in latest missile test: KCNA
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles that tested the power of its cluster munitions, its government news agency said on Monday, confirming the latest in a flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state.
Oil prices bounce back on Iran war escalation
Oil prices surged Monday on a re-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East war after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz at the weekend, just a day after reopening it, citing the United States' blockade of its ports.
Pakistan's military chief takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitz
Over a feverish few days of diplomacy, Pakistan's military and civilian politicians successfully divided the Middle East between them to push for a second round of US-Iran peace talks expected to take place in Islamabad this week.
US begins Philippines war games in thick of Middle East conflict
Thousands of American and Philippine troops, joined for the first time by a significant contingent of Japanese forces, began annual military exercises Monday set against the backdrop of the Middle East war.
Israel vows to level homes in Lebanon, counter threats with 'full force'
Israel said its military had been instructed to use "full force" against threats in Lebanon despite a truce, and vowed to level homes allegedly used by Hezbollah, with state media reporting demolitions were underway on Sunday.
North Korea conducts ballistic missile tests: KCNA
North Korea has test-fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles, the government news agency reported Monday, the latest in a recent flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state.
Iran not planning to attend talks with US in Pakistan
Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States on Monday, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to Pakistan just days before a ceasefire in the Middle East expires.
UK PM vows to find arsonists of London Jewish sites
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Sunday to bring perpetrators of recent arson attacks on Jewish sites in London to justice as Britain's chief rabbi said "a sustained campaign of violence and intimidation" against Jews was accelerating.
UK's Starmer to face grilling from MPs over Mandelson scandal
Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will face lawmakers in parliament on Monday as he tries to quell anger over an unrelenting scandal involving long-time Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson.
Trump again threatens Iran infrastructure as he orders negotiators to Pakistan
US President Donald Trump said he was sending a delegation to Pakistan on Monday for negotiations with Iran, while renewing his threats to destroy the country's vital infrastructure if it didn't agree a deal.
Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran talks
Security in Pakistan's capital Islamabad was stepped up visibly on Sunday ahead of peace talks between the United States and Iran in the coming days.
Turkey 'optimistic' Middle East ceasefire will be extended
Turkey said on Sunday it remained "optimistic" that a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States that expires on Wednesday, would be extended, allowing more time for talks between the sides.
Iran entrepreneurs angered by months-long internet blackout
Mahla, an interior designer in Tehran, says she has been forced to sell her valuables and gold to pay employees as Iran's internet shutdown, imposed at the start of the Middle East war, tanks her business.
UK PM says 'appalled' by arson attacks against Jewish sites in London
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Sunday to bring perpetrators of recent arson attacks on Jewish sites in London to justice as Britain's chief rabbi said "a sustained campaign of violence and intimidation" against Jews was accelerating.
Zelensky slams oil sanctions relief for Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday condemned the easing of sanctions on Russian oil after the United States extended a waiver meant to soften surging energy prices driven by the Middle East war.
French billionaire shrugs off mass exodus at hallowed French publisher
Conservative billionaire Vincent Bollore unapologetically vowed Sunday to find new authors for one of France's most prestigious publishers after about 170 said they would leave in protest at political interference.
Pope Leo speaks out against tyranny, exploitation on Angola visit
Pope Leo XIV spoke out against tyranny and "disasters" caused by the exploitation of natural resources on Saturday as he arrived in Angola for a visit to the oil-rich country with high levels of poverty.
Trump signs order to fast-track research on psychedelic drugs
US President Donald Trump on Saturday announced an easing of restrictions on research into psychedelic drugs -- such as so-called "magic mushrooms" -- that have shown promise in treating people with mental health conditions.
Pope arrives in Angola on Africa tour overshadowed by Trump
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Angola on Saturday on the third leg of visit to Africa, lamenting that the tour had been marked by a war of words with US President Donald Trump.
Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran reopening falters
A handful of oil and gas tankers crossed the Hormuz Strait Saturday during a brief reopening, tracking data showed, but others retreated and two were reportedly attacked as Iran closed the route again.
France blames Hezbollah for French peacekeeper's death in Lebanon
A French soldier was killed and three others wounded in an attack Saturday on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon that appeared to have been carried out by Hezbollah, French President Emmanuel Macron said.
Venezuela's Machado doesn't regret gifting Nobel Peace Prize to Trump
Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said on Saturday "I have no regrets" about symbolically handing over her Nobel Peace Prize to US President Donald Trump back in January.
No date set for next round of Iran-US talks: Iran deputy FM
No date has been set for the next round of Iran–US peace talks brokered by Pakistan following the failure of an initial round, Iran's deputy foreign minister said on Saturday.
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade, ships reverse course
Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with numerous commercial ships abandoning attempts to pass through the vital waterway.
Turkey says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'
Turkey's top diplomat on Saturday accused Israel of creating an international "illusion" and using security concerns as a pretext to seize "more land," in the latest flare‑up in escalating tensions between the two regional powers.
Iran closes Hormuz Strait again over US blockade with ships mid-transit
Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, its military command said, hours after reopening it and with more than a dozen commercial ships passing through the vital waterway.
In Trump era, fearful left-leaning Americans turn to guns
In a wooded area outside Virginia's state capital Richmond, the sounds of gunshots resonate. Collin is learning how to use a firearm.
Pope brings Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on
Pope Leo XIV arrives on Saturday in Angola, the third leg of a landmark African tour marked by a war of words with US President Donald Trump over the Middle East conflict.
Iran threatens to close Hormuz anew, if US blockade continues
Tehran on Saturday threatened to shut the Strait of Hormuz once more if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, hours after the key waterway was reopened in the wake of a ceasefire deal in Lebanon.
Trump tells AFP Iran deal 'very close' as Hormuz reopens
US President Donald Trump told AFP on Friday that a peace deal with Iran was "very close" and had "no sticking points," as Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping.
Lebanon president says working on 'permanent agreements' after Israel truce
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on Friday that his country was on the verge of a "new phase" of "permanent agreements", after the 10-day ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war went into force.
Trump tells AFP 'no sticking points' left for deal with Iran
US President Donald Trump told AFP on Friday there were "no sticking points" left for a peace deal with Iran, which he said was "very close" as Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping.