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Iran
Iran wary of diplomacy with US amid claims of planned ground offensive
Iran's parliament speaker said on Sunday that the US is publicly engaging in diplomatic efforts while "secretly planning a ground attack". His comments came shortly after reports in US media that the Trump administration is planning a weeks-long ground offensive.
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Monaco
Pope Leo XIV urges Monaco to use wealth 'for good' in historic visit
Pope Leo XIV urged residents of the wealthy principality of Monaco to use their resources to promote good in the world. The pontiff became the first head of the Catholic church to visit the territory since Pope Paul III in the 16th century.
Nepal
Former Nepal PM arrested over 'Gen Z protests' crackdown
Hours after the country's youngest ever leader was sworn in, Nepal police have arrested the former prime minister and home minister over a deadly crackdown on protests in September last year, which killed 76 people and injured at least 2,300 others.
Iran
How successful has Trump been in his now one-month-old war in Iran?
The White House continues to claim major successes in its ongoing operations in Iran, which have now reached the one month mark. Objectives of the war appear to constantly be shifting, but how successful has Washington been so far?
Iran
Yemen's Houthis confirm firing barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels say they launched their first military operation targeting Israeli military positions in support of Iranian and Hezbollah resistance efforts. The group said its attacks will continue until Israel halts its military offensives on all fronts.
World News
IOC bans transgender women from competing in female Olympic events
The IOC announced the ban on Thursday after its executives voted to adopt the new policy. The ruling now means transgender women, as well as women with select rare medical conditions, are no longer eligible to compete in female categories, effective from the 2028 LA games.
Iran
Trump threatens to 'entirely blow up' Iran's South Pars gas field
Trump has vowed to “blow up the entirety” of Iran’s South Pars gas field if Tehran moves to attack Qatari gas fields again. The warning comes after Iran, in response to an Israeli attack on its gas field, struck Qatar’s largest Ras Laffan facility, sparking global outrage.
Iran
Iran vows to retaliate as Israel continues targeting leadership
Israel killed another top Iranian official in its campaign against Iran's leadership, and reportedly attacked an Iranian offshore natural gas field Wednesday amid the war's escalating pressure on the region’s economic lifeblood: energy.
Iran
Iran launches new barrages targeting central Israel and wider region
Iran fired advanced missiles at central Israel in the early hours of Wednesday, killing two people, as it looks to avenge the killing of two of its top security officials. Several countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE and Iraq have also reported new attacks from Tehran.
Iran
Israel announces new strikes across Iran, expanded attacks in Lebanon
Early attacks were traded as the US and Israeli war on Iran pushed through into day 18. The UAE reported that its air defences were working to intercept Iranian fire as Israel announced new strikes on Tehran and expanded operations targeting Iran’s Lebanon-based proxy, Hezbollah.
Iran
Trump says he is assembling coalition to police Strait of Hormuz
Trump says attacks on Iran could last several more weeks despite soaring energy costs. The US president says he is assembling a coalition to help police the Strait of Hormuz and escort stranded oil vessels out to address international energy supply crises caused by the war.
Iran
Six US crew members die in Iraq plane crash as Iran strikes continue
The Iran war shows no signs of letting up after US President Donald Trump suggested that operations could last for another three to four weeks, despite global energy instabilities. Trump says neutralising the threat posed by Tehran is more important than oil prices. Follow our live coverage.
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