Israeli strike kills three Lebanese soldiers
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed three soldiers, Beirut's military said on June 6, as its chief travelled to Pakistan to meet with a key mediator ...
India and Venezuela Deepen Oil Ties at the Modi–Rodríguez Summit
The Modi–Rodríguez summit pushed India and Venezuela past one-off oil cargoes toward supply contracts, investment and a debt deal, as the Hormuz crisis redra...
Armenia votes in test of PM's pivot away from Russia
Armenians began voting on June 7 in a parliamentary election set to test Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's tilt to the West, as the country faces threats and all...
Ahead of talks, Kim has a message for Xi: North Korea’s nukes aren’t up for negotiation
North Korea has been clear in the run-up to Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang that it is hoping for at least a tacit recognition of its nuclear sta...
Ramaphosa to address nation on illegal migration amid rising protests
In recent weeks, anti-illegal immigrant protests across several provinces in South Africa have escalated to boiling point.
Middle East live: US downs two Iranian drones targeting Hormuz shipping traffic
The US military said late Saturday it downed two Iranian attack drones threatening Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic in the latest clash between the warring for...
Taoiseach says United States ‘needs to keep the pressure on Israel'
‘I believe the European Union needs to do more and the United States needs to keep the pressure on Israel as well,’ said Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
IDF intercepts 2 rockets fired from Lebanon as Hezbollah tests Israel again
Military says air defenses intercepted projectiles near Yiftah and Ramot Naftali in first since Jerusalem and Beirut renewed fragile ceasefire; schoolchildren ...
Who is Han Seong-sook? South Korea first likely woman Prime Minister in 20 years
Rest of World News: Han Seong-sook has been nominated as South Korea's first female prime minister in 20 years, bringing her expertise as the former CEO of Nave...
US shoots two Iranian drones threatening Strait of Hormuz, as the war enters day 100
iran’s foreign ministry denounced the latest US strikes as ‘flagrant’ violations and ‘hostile and provocative behaviour’.
Prevent and the changing landscape of British extremism
The UK’s counter-terrorism scheme has been blighted by well-publicised failures and accusations of prejudice. Is it fit for purpose?
Tension escalates as US shoots down two Iranian attack drones in Hormuz
The United States military has intercepted and destroyed two Iranian attack drones that posed an immediate hazard to commercial shipping lanes in the Strait of ...
India's energy demand boom to reshape global markets, says Rosneft chief
India's energy demand surge will significantly impact global markets, accounting for half of oil demand growth and 15% of electricity increase.
Iran World Cup team heads to Mexico as US visa row rages
The FIFA World Cup 2026 squad of Iran is to arrive in Mexico amid a diplomatic dispute with the US over visa issues for support staff.
Erdogan’s Turkey: descending into one-man rule?
The president’s campaigns against popular rivals have solidified his grip on power, but risky political moves could backfire
Sister of North Korea’s leader reaffirms country’s status as nuclear power is irreversible
Kim Yo Jong dismissed allegations by US officials that the goal of the DPRK’s denuclearization was agreed upon at the Chinese-US summit last month as "baseles...
Trump Admin Plans To Use Iranian Assets To Pay For Gulf Damage
The U.S. reportedly plans to use Iranian assets to help pay for Gulf states' damages amid escalating Iran-related regional conflict.
Why Zelensky’s celebration of WWII-era nationalist guerrillas is causing tension with Poland
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to name a military unit after a World War II-era militia infamous for massacring Poles and Jews has led to a...
Saved by the barrel: Why crude hasn't hit the $200 mark
International Business News: When the Strait of Hormuz tightened, many braced for $200-a-barrel oil. More than three months on, that nightmare scenario is still...
LDP Adviser Calls for Greater Government Role in Energy Procurement
Former Mie Governor and Liberal Democratic Party Policy Research Council Special Adviser Eikei Suzuki has called for a stronger government role in Japan
France opens 'war crimes' probe against Israel over flotilla abuse claims
The investigation, prompted by a video published by Ben-Gvir, was initiated following a formal referral submitted to the prosecutor's office by French Foreign M...
Armenia polls open in test of prime minister's pivot away from Russia
Polls open in Armenia on Sunday in a vote that is set to test the former Soviet republic's ties with Russia. As Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has sought to loo...
Global week ahead: Soccer isn't the only thing that's kicking off
World Cup fever grips football fans worldwide ahead of the opening game on June 11th, but it's not just soccer that's kicking off next week.
New Solomon Islands PM to visit NZ
Matthew Wale was elected in May after criticising the Solomons' previous governments' foreign policy.
The summer of our discontent
It is up to us, men and women of good courage, to pick up the fight for Israel, and America as well. Opinion.
Israeli army announces two soldiers killed in Lebanon
The Israeli army reports the deaths of two soldiers in southern Lebanon amidst ongoing conflict with Hezbollah.
Russia Shoots Down 339 Ukrainian Drones in Massive Air Defense Operation Amid Ongoing Conflict
News News: In a significant escalation of drone warfare, Russia's defense ministry reported intercepting 339 Ukrainian drones over 13 hours, while Ukraine conti...
China holds ‘special operation’ near Taiwan after Japan-Philippines sea border talks
China conducts a maritime operation near Taiwan in response to Japan-Philippines sea border discussions, escalating regional tensions.
Why US citizens should worry about Iran's plans, not gas prices
Opponents of President Trump’s decision to attack Iran appear to advocate for the same failed Obama-Biden approach toward a hostile country that wants to dest...
MH-53E Sea Dragon: Why US navy's mine-hunting is retiring after 40 years
Defence News: As tensions in the Middle East continue to focus attention on maritime security and the strategic Strait of Hormuz, one aircraft has repeatedly fo...
Inside Jerusalem's ambitious bid to reinvent medical innovation
A groundbreaking partnership aims to make Jerusalem a global center for healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship.
Azerbaijan moves into Israel's energy business
Backup supplies from SOCAR are giving Egypt and Jordan alternatives when Israeli gas exports are disrupted, while keeping Israel linked to regional customers th...
Taiwan coast guard says deploys vessels in response to China operation
TAIPEI — Taiwan's coast guard said Sunday it has deployed vessels
Going around, not through the strait – and beyond
I remember seeing various charts and graphs in school about the end of oil. Those charts concerned Middle Eastern states. Petroleum is perhaps stil...
Ukraine lost 20% of international reserves year-to-date
Currency interventions of the Ukrainian central bank became the largest item of expenditures
Pak steps up US-Iran peace push with third ministerial visit to Tehran
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited Tehran for the third time recently to mediate peace amidst rising tensions between the US and Iran. Pakistan i...
‘Someone else’s knife fight’: AUKUS doubts resurface
Australia should re-examine whether it needs a fleet of crewed submarines at all or could just rely on underwater drones, says Greens senator David Shoebridge.
Yakuza executive accused of trafficking woman to Cambodia for scam ring
Okayama police have arrested a senior member of a yakuza syndicate and an accomplice for allegedly trafficking a woman to Cambodia to force her to work in a fra...
‘Anachronistic dream’: Kim Jong Un’s sister rejects US denuclearisation push ahead of Xi visit
Rest of World News: North Korea's Kim Yo Jong dismisses US assertions of joint denuclearization efforts with China, reinforcing Pyongyang's nuclear status befor...
Make Iran pay: US weighs using frozen assets for Gulf reconstruction
A source familiar with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking revealed on Saturday that the department 'intends to utilise all available authorities to ...
Four reservists moderately wounded by explosive drone in southern Lebanon
Four IDF reservists moderately wounded by an explosive drone in southern Lebanon. They have been evacuated to a hospital for medical treatment.
Kim Yo Jong slams US over claims of denuclearization cooperation with China
The North Korean leader’s influential sister, Kim Yo Jong, denounced the U.S. on Sunday for spreading “baseless disinformation” that it is working with Ch...
Iran peace deal at risk? US considers redirecting Iranian assets to Gulf states
Middle East News: The US administration is attempting to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairing damage caused by Iran following a w...
China conducted special law enforcement operation east of Taiwan
According to the news agency, this operation was a necessary response to the unilateral statement by Japan and the Philippines to begin negotiations on the deli...