Who is Iranian oil tycoon Shamkhani whose ship is stranded in Hormuz?
Iranian oil shipping magnate Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani has been sanctioned by the West over his shadow fleet.
Gaza war’s 1,000 days: 90% of strip ‘destroyed’, 80% ‘seized’ by Israel
In 1,000 days since October 7, 2023, Gaza lies in ruins, Board of Peace falters and Israel expands control of…
Syria explosion live: Blast rocks Damascus as authorities investigate cause
An explosion is heard in Damascus but the nature of the blast isn't immediately clear.
At least four killed in explosion inside busy Damascus cafe
Blast at a cafe reportedly wounded several people.
US-Iran talks in Doha: What were the outcomes and what’s next?
Qatar says the next meeting will take place after funeral processions for Iran's former supreme leader.
Taiwan needs to become a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones, US diplomat says
De facto US ambassador Raymond Greene says drones represent a 'game-changing opportunity' to enhance Taiwan's security.
Kyiv attacked after Ukraine’s Zelenskyy warns of ‘massive Russian strike’
At least two dead and 11 injured as Ukraine's forces defend against ballistic missiles, drones targeting capital city.
After Afghanistan fires drones into Pakistan, what’s next?
Pakistan and Afghanistan have been locked in an on-off cycle of cross-border strikes, leaving their ties in tatters.
Russian attacks kill three in Ukraine as Kyiv hits another oil refinery
President Zelenskyy says Ukraine is expanding its long-range drone campaign with new strikes deep inside Russia.