live Houthi attacks target Riyadh as Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz
Houthi attacks target Riyadh amid concerns over Saudi oil supplies, as Iran says it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are m...
Day 11 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics delivered decisive performances, medal celebrations and emotional tributes as the Games moved deeper into their final stages.
From figure skating elegance to high-speed team pursuits and dramatic playoff hockey, athletes competed with intensity while fans packed arenas to witness pivotal moments across disciplines.
Mariia Seniuk of Israel competed in the women’s figure skating short program, showcasing composure and control during her routine.
Troy Podmilsak of the United States reacted after his opening run in the men’s freeski big air final, celebrating an early statement performance.
In the men’s ice hockey qualification play-off, Lukas Sedlak of the Czech Republic challenged Denmark goaltender Frederik Andersen in a tense net-front exchange.
Germany’s Adam Ammour and Alexander Schaller powered through Heat 3 of the two-man bobsleigh competition at the Cortina Sliding Centre.
Gold medallists Ivanie Blondin, Valerie Maltais and Isabelle Weidemann of Canada were joined by medal-winning teams from the Netherlands and Japan during the women’s team pursuit victory ceremony.
Japan’s Motonaga Arito, Shomu Sasaki and Kazuya Yamada skated in formation during the men’s team pursuit final stages.
Canadian supporters celebrated after their team secured gold in the women’s team pursuit final.
As Day 11 wrapped up, competition intensified across venues, with medal ceremonies, playoff matchups and relay events shaping the final stretch of Milano Cortina 2026. From individual routines to synchronized team efforts, the Games continued to deliver defining Olympic moments on snow and ice.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy said a Togo-flagged oil tanker was struck while attempting to make an “illegal passage” through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said early on Friday.
Saudi civil defence sent an all-clear on Saturday after issuing alerts for a second time for potential danger in Riyadh and the city of Al-Kharj east of the capital, amid an uptick in attacks by Iran-aligned Houthis on the Gulf country.
The European Union will disburse €3.3 billion ($3.8 billion) to Ukraine for missiles and drones, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
The U.S. State Department approved a $2.7 billion military sale to Ukraine for air-defence development upgrades, along with related equipment and services, the department said. Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities reported at least 10 people had died in Russian attacks over the last 24 hours.
Houthi attacks target Riyadh amid concerns over Saudi oil supplies, as Iran says it will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met and U.S. commitments are implemented, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday.
German voters cast ballots on Sunday in two state elections that could add to the political pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz, as his government faces growing public frustration and a resurgent far right.
Iraq has returned restricted airspace across the western part of the country to civilian authorities, ending limits imposed for military operations against Islamic State since 2016, the Transport Ministry said.
Denmark and Greenland have moved to reassure the public that their sovereignty will remain intact under a new security agreement with the United States.
World leaders are set to gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York for several days of high-level debate, with Iran, Ukraine, artificial intelligence (AI) and a range of global crises expected to dominate discussions this week.
Ed Sheeran has broken his silence on the controversy surrounding his U.S. tour, apologising for decisions made after rapper Macklemore was removed from the line-up over his public support for Palestine.
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