Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
Even though there is a sense of cautious optimism from all sides – the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar which has also helped with mediation...
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Tehran says ‘nothing’ finalised after Trump claims deal to end Iran war near
The statement said Netanyahu expressed appreciation for Trump’s commitment to work towards a final agreement that included “the removal of enriched material, the dismantling of...
Three Indian sailors killed in US strike on oil tanker
This is the second vessel with Indian crew that has come under attack from the US this week. On Monday, US forces hit The Marivex,...
Inside Myanmar, rebels are losing ground as military forces men into army
A team of nurses shout encouragement and then, finally, Dr Saung, with a smile on his face, holds up a baby girl. They will call...
Trump tells BBC Netanyahu did not defy him
The BBC’s North America editor Sarah Smith spoke with President Donald Trump in a brief phone call on Monday about his conversations with Israeli Prime...
At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
Earthquakes are common in the Philippines, which sits on the geologically unstable “ring of fire”. While most of these quakes are minor and pass relatively...
Steve Rosenberg: Russia’s economic forum overshadowed by drone attacks on St Petersburg
The Russian economy is hurting. There are no signs of imminent collapse, but war and sanctions are creating considerable pressure. Growth has stalled in most...
Putin says there is ‘no point’ meeting Zelensky over ending Ukraine war
Zelensky sent an open letter on Thursday calling for direct negotiations with Putin, writing that it was “wrong to simply wait” for the war, which...
Hezbollah rejects renewed ceasefire agreed by Israel and Lebanon
Hezbollah, a Shia Muslim militia, political party and social movement, is Lebanon’s most powerful group and, with support from Iran, has built an armed force...
Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks
Hezbollah, a Shia Muslim militia, political party and social movement, is Lebanon’s most powerful group. With support from Iran, it has built an armed force...