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Iran's leaders show united front on war strategy but differ over endgame

The unusually open rivalry within theocracy's leadership points to a struggle for control over Iran's postwar future. A huge question mark is where the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, stands

Trump pauses new strikes, says parameters set for deal to end Iran war

Trump added that the emerging deal would include the immediate, complete, and total opening of the Hormuz Strait, and an end to Iran's nuclear threat

Saudi crown prince urges restraint as Trump weighs fresh strikes on Iran

The crown prince during Saturday's call sought clarity from Trump on what potential new action he's weighing to take against Iran

Iraq and Turkiye ink 1-year oil pipeline deal amid Hormuz tensions

Iraqi Oil Minister Bassem Mohammed Khudair al-Abadi said in a statement that the agreement will remain in effect for one year while the two countries finalise a broader framework agreement

Venezuelans watch fresh government-opposition talks with cautious optimism

The latest talks follow the January capture of then-President Nicolas Maduro by US forces, and will focus on strengthening democracy and restoring rights after nearly three decades of socialist rule

China holds military drills near disputed shoal in South China Sea

The Philippines earlier this week presented its bid to the United Nations to extend its seabed to include the disputed shoal

Spain to barricade sea border after 67 die in Ceuta mass migrant crossing

The death toll has climbed to 67, including some who drowned and others who were killed in a stampede to cross a breakwater barrier, the Spanish government said

White House signals Trump weighing fresh strikes on Iran amid tensions

The White House said Donald Trump is considering fresh strikes on Iran after accusing Tehran of violating a truce, attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz and killing American soldiers

Zelenskyy seeks Trump's help to expand Starlink use for strikes in Russia

Zelenskyy urged Trump to help secure broader access to Elon Musk's Starlink system for targeting inside Russia, as Ukraine seeks alternatives amid shortages of Patriot air defence interceptors

Migrant children in US face deportation risks as legal aid deal expires

A federal contract funding legal services for around 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children expired, raising concerns that many could lose representation in immigration court and face deportation

Hamas agrees to disarm under Gaza deal if Israel withdraws troops

Hamas has reportedly agreed to a phased disarmament roadmap on the condition that Israel ends military operations, withdraws troops from Gaza and implements the next phase of the ceasefire

Rescuers find 4 bodies of 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after avalanche

The expedition leader was the renowned moutaineer Nirmal Purja, a Nepal-born former soldier in the British army widely known as Nims Dai

China's factory activity contracts unexpectedly in July as demand weakens

The official manufacturing purchasing managers index, or PMI, fell to 49.2 from 50.3 in June, China's National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday, worse than what economists had expected

English football steps up sanctions to curb discrimination incidents

The Football Association confirmed plans on Thursday to strengthen sanctions on incidents involving race, religion and sexual orientation

Death toll from Japan quake climbs to 34 as rescuers search damaged mall

The magnitude 7.1 earthquake hit Japan's southern main island of Kyushu on Tuesday

Spain deploys military as thousands of migrants breach Morocco border

Spain will deploy its military to restore order at its border with Morocco in Ceuta after thousands of migrants streamed into the tiny Spanish territory, with at least nine dying in the attempt.

Asian markets rally as AI stocks rebound, Kospi surges more than 15%

The Kospi index had plummeted more than 16 per cent on Tuesday and Wednesday on a sell-off of technology stocks in part over worries about an AI bubble

Trump announces deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza but hurdles remain

The White House announcement on Thursday comes nine months after a US-brokered ceasefire was signed

Hope dwindles for rescue in Japan as earthquake death toll rises to 23

Nearly 23,000 homes were still without electricity and more than 10,000 people were staying in the roughly 400 shelters, where power sources were being added to provide air conditioning

Jordanian air defences intercept, shoot down 5 missiles launched from Iran

The interceptions come after the US military said it had completed 'a heavy wave of strikes against Iran,' conducted in response to an earlier Iranian missile attack on a US base in Jordan