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U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was “no longer a threat” after 32 days of conflict, however, the U.S. has issued warnings to its citizens in Iraq about possible threats from Iran-aligned militia groups, Abu Dhabi says it's intercepted a missile in Kezad, and South Korea turns to U.S. as top replacement for disrupted Middle East oil.
In a national address, claimed major military successes while warning of further “extremely hard” strikes in the coming weeks. Despite signalling a possible end phase, he offered no clear timeline, maintained threats against Iran’s energy infrastructure and delivered mixed messaging that has unsettled markets and raised doubts over whether core objectives - particularly curbing Iran’s nuclear capabilities - have been achieved.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to visit Washington next week as tensions rise between the U.S. and European allies over the Iran conflict. Trump has criticised NATO members for refusing to support efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz and said he is “absolutely” considering withdrawing from the alliance, deepening uncertainty over the future of the Western security bloc.
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea, killing one person, damaging buildings and triggering small tsunami waves. Authorities reported multiple aftershocks and urged continued vigilance, though initial tsunami threats for neighbouring countries were later downgraded, with only minor coastal wave activity expected.
NASA has launched four astronauts on the Artemis II mission, marking the first crewed journey towards the Moon in more than 50 years. The 10-day mission will orbit the planet and test critical systems ahead of planned lunar landings later this decade, as the U.S. seeks to establish a sustained presence on the lunar surface amid growing competition with China.
The United States has warned foreign financial institutions that continued dealings with Iran's banking sec...
Forces aligned with Yemen's internationally recognised government have recaptured significant stretches of ...
The death of a laboratory employee at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia has triggered a major public health response and international...
Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, with Hamid Bovard, chief executive of the state-owned National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), appointed as acting oil minister, according to Iranian state media.
Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a runoff of the presidential election later this month, after he exceeded expectations in Sunday's first-round vote with a slight lead over the incumbent.
Candidates elected to Bosnia and Herzegovina's three-member presidency declared victory after preliminary unofficial results showed Denis Becirovic leading the Bosniak seat, Darijana Filipovic ahead in the Croat seat and Zeljka Cvijanovic likely retaining the Serb seat.
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States meets seven conditions agreed under a June memorandum, as President Donald Trump signals he may soon decide whether to resume military operations against Tehran.
Uzbekistan’s grape exports have grown rapidly. In January-August 2025, the country exported 86,200 tonnes of fresh grapes worth $78.3 million to 19 countries but can it turn these crops into a recognisable international product?
The United States has warned foreign financial institutions that continued dealings with Iran's banking sector could expose them to sanctions, signalling a tougher approach as Washington seeks to further isolate Tehran from the global financial system.
Forces aligned with Yemen's internationally recognised government have recaptured significant stretches of the Red Sea coast near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, marking one of their most important advances since fighting resumed earlier this year and dealing a setback to the Iran-backed Houthis.
The death of a laboratory employee at a Russian plague research institute in Siberia has triggered a major public health response and international scrutiny, while authorities say there is no evidence of an outbreak.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of a deadly drone strike on a Türkiye-owned cargo ship in the Black Sea, killing its captain and endangering a civilian crew that included Azerbaijani and Indian nationals.
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