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Iran rejected claims it has been weakened, vowing "more crushing" attacks against the United States and Israel, while President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Israel of fabricating threats. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump vows to hit more Iranian infrastructure as scores of countries seek to find ways to open the Strait of Hormuz.
UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes use of force
The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on a Bahrain-backed resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, however, China has signalled opposition to any authorisation of force, raising the risk of diplomatic deadlock. Oil prices have surged amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, while divisions among major powers threaten to delay coordinated action to reopen one of the world’s most critical energy routes.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on navigation safety in the Strait of Hormuz, as international efforts to de-escalate tensions continue. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Russian state television channel Vesti, that the strait was open for Russia. However, with shipments of roughly one-fifth of global oil disrupted and prices rising sharply, the crisis is increasingly becoming a focal point of geopolitical coordination and economic risk.
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts carried out a key manoeuvre to exit Earth’s orbit and head towards the Moon, describing a “beautiful view” of the planet from space. The historic mission, now relying on orbital mechanics for its trajectory, marks a critical step for future lunar landings, while onboard tests and minor technical issues highlight the complexities of long-duration human spaceflight.
Fuel prices in Pakistan have surged sharply, with diesel up nearly 55% and petrol more than 40%, forcing many households to prioritise transport costs over basic food needs. The increases come as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts energy supplies, while rising global oil prices and fiscal constraints limit the government’s ability to shield citizens from the economic impact.
Iran has rejected claims it has been weakened, vowing instead “more crushing” attacks against the United States and ...
International law experts from across the U.S., including Harvard, Yale and Stanford, have signed an open letter saying the strikes on Iran may amo...
The global commodities market is facing a severe structural supply shock after a series of coordinated military strikes in the Middle East de...
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More than 1.1 million people have been forced from their homes in Lebanon, according to the United Nations, as the UN spokesman says the human...
President Donald Trump said the U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran", reiterating vows to increase the ferocity of attacks on its infrastructure, as dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov discussed safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz by telephone with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday, the Russian foreign ministry said. A statement on the ministry website said the call had taken place at the initiative of Iran.
The United Nations Security Council is to vote on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said on Friday, but veto-wielding China made clear its opposition to authorising any use of force.
Fears of wider escalation grow despite President Donald Trump saying U.S. strikes on Iran could end within weeks. Meanwhile missile attacks, tanker incidents and rising casualties across Israel, Lebanon and the Gulf heighten risks to regional stability and energy routes.
Fears of wider escalation grow despite President Donald Trump saying U.S. strikes on Iran could end within weeks. Meanwhile missile attacks, tanker incidents and rising casualties across Israel, Lebanon and the Gulf heighten risks to regional stability and energy routes.
There are fears of an oil spill after a drone strike hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker near Dubai on Tuesday, while U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran reportedly killed at least two people. A loud explosion was heard in Beirut in southern Lebanon early Wednesday, as oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel.
Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage around the moon that marks the United States' boldest step yet toward returning humans to the lunar surface later this decade in a race with China.
An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 struck in Indonesia's Northern Molucca Sea on Thursday, killing one person, damaging some buildings and triggering tsunami waves, authorities and witnesses said.
President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old U.S.-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on Wednesday, saying the U.S. military was nearing completion of its mission while also reinforcing his threats to bomb the Islamic Republic back to the Stone Age.
The 2026 World Cup final is setting new records for sports ticketing costs, characterised by unprecedented price hikes and the debut of controversial sales models.
In a dramatic shake-up at the top of the U.S. Justice Department, President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from her post, a White House official confirmed on Thursday.
American President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to pull the United States out of NATO after European nations refused to join a U.S.-led naval mission to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
France has unveiled a delayed wave of renewable energy tenders to boost energy independence and strengthen domestic and European industry.
China is emerging as one of the more stable economies amid the latest global oil shock, thanks to years of planning, diversified energy sources and a steady shift towards renewable power.
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