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Kidnapped US journalist Shelly Kittleson freed in Baghdad, says official

American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week, has been released, an Iraqi official with direct knowledge of the situation said on Tuesday.

Russia, China veto UN resolution on Hormuz ahead of Trump's deadline

After Russia, China and France, all veto-wielding countries on the 15-member Security Council, expressed opposition to approving the use of force

Iran frees French detainees after 3.5 years; return underway: Macron

They had been holed up in French diplomatic premises there since their release from prison

UCL quarterfinals: PSG-Liverpool, Real Madrid-Bayern take spotlight

With the Reds having long given up hope of retaining their league title, the Champions League is their only remaining chance of a trophy

Bridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain reopens after attack threats

The hours-long closure came after a ballistic missile attack from Iran targeted Saudi Arabia and may have done damage to energy infrastructure there

Iran urges youth to form human chains near power plants, Saudi shuts bridge

The 25-kilometre (15.5 mile) bridge is the only connection by road for Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet, to the Arabian Peninsula

Asian shares mixed ahead of Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen Hormuz

Investor caution prevails as crude prices jump and uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz escalates

Bangladesh conducts emergency measles vaccination amid deadly outbreak

Campaign targets young children in high-risk districts as cases surge and immunity gaps raise concern

Trump's threat on Iran energy infra could be considered war crime: Experts

Trump said Monday that he's 'not at all' concerned about committing war crimes as he continues to threaten destruction

Venezuela's Rodríguez still in power beyond her initial 90-day appointment

The National Assembly, controlled by Rodriguez's party, can trigger a snap election if lawmakers declare the post permanently vacant

Rescue of US crew in Iran relied on dozens of aircraft, subterfuge: Trump

US forces rescued the pilot within hours of the jet going down late Thursday, surging helicopters, midair refuellers and fighter aircraft deep into Iran after confirming his location, Trump said

Vinicius lauds Yamal for condemning anti-Muslim chants in Spain friendly

Vinicius, a Brazil international, has been often subjected to racist taunts while playing in Europe and is vocal about the fight against racism

Israel defence minister claims strike on Iran's South Pars petrochem plant

US President Donald Trump has warned of possible attacks on power plants and bridges this week if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened

Lautaro Martinez shines with brace as Inter Milan rout Roma 5-2 in Serie A

Lautaro scored twice in his first action since February and Inter routed visiting Roma 5-2 on Sunday to end a four-match winless streak across all competitions

Leeds beat West Ham on penalties to reach first FA Cup semis since 1987

Mateus Fernandes and Axel Disasi struck in the 93rd and 96th minutes as West Ham levelled the score at 2-2 at London Stadium and forced extra time

Intelligence chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard killed in strikes

Multiple airstrikes targeted residential areas around Iran's capital, Tehran, early Monday morning

Airstrikes on Iran kill over 25 as Trump's deadline to open Hormuz looms

Explosions rang out into the night in Tehran and low-flying jets could be heard for hours as the capital was pounded

Asian markets rise as Iran war, oil prices keep investors on edge

Energy markets were closed Friday, but the prices have been surging lately on fears that the Iran war will drag on longer than expected

Artemis II set to surpass Apollo 13 distance record in lunar flyby

Apollo 13's astronauts missed out on a moon landing when one of their oxygen tanks ruptured on the way there in 1970

US court reinstates $656 mn judgment against PLO, Palestinian Authority

The decision comes a decade after it first tossed out a verdict against PLO, Palestinian Authority on the grounds that US courts couldn't consider lawsuits against foreign groups over overseas attacks