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Iranian drones buzz across Persian Gulf after use by Russia in Ukraine

The Shahed drones have made a transformative impact on modern warfare, with Russia sending swarms of the deadly weapons into the skies above Ukraine on nightly missions

US court rejects Trump admin's attempt to slow tariff refund process

The Supreme Court ruled Feb 20 that Trump's sweeping tariffs on most countries in the world were illegal, clearing the way for the importers who paid them to seek refunds

Beirut strikes spark backlash against Hezbollah from Lebanon's leaders

Lebanon's Health Ministry reported at least 52 people were killed and 154 wounded in overnight strikes in the Beirut suburbs and southern Lebanon

Khamenei's wife dies after being in coma for 2 days: Iranian media

Mansoureh Khojasteh, wife of Iran's Supreme Leader had been in a coma since Saturday's strikes on her husband's office

Limited flights begin from UAE to extract citizens amid escalating conflict

Long-haul carriers Etihad Airways and Emirates said they would operate limited flights from the country, where air defence systems were deployed to intercept Iranian missiles and drones

Bill Clinton distances himself from Epstein in videos released last week

The former Democratic president said he first remembered meeting Epstein when he flew aboard the financier's private jet in 2002 for the Clintons' humanitarian work, and they parted ways later

US Embassy in Riyadh attacked by two drones, 'limited fire' breaks out

The intensity of the attacks, the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the lack of any apparent exit plan set the stage for a prolonged conflict

Melania Trump chairs UNSC meeting on children in conflict amid Iran crisis

She was the first spouse of a world leader to take the president's seat at the United Nations' most powerful body

China's growth ambitions face limits as its national congress meets

The gap between Chinese leader Xi Jinping's high-tech, artificial intelligence-driven ambitions and the hard realities of slowing growth is the backdrop for the annual meeting

Trump to attend White House correspondents' dinner in a first as President

Trump noted that the latest installment comes amid celebrations marking America's 250th birthday

France to temporarily deploy nuclear aircraft to allies, says Macron

In a joint statement, Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed a deeper Franco-German integration in the field of deterrence

Trump administration holds press conference as Iran conflict intensifies

Hegseth, along with Air Force Gen Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, held the Trump administration's first news briefing since Saturday's strikes

Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi may change venue: Zelenskyy

Previous Russia-Ukraine talks have been held in Abu Dhabi, Istanbul and Geneva. They have not produced a breakthrough on key issues

QatarEnergy to stop LNG output temporarily as West Asia crisis intensifies

The state-owned firm blamed the war for the decision

QatarEnergy to stop LNG output temporarily as West Asia crisis intensifies

The state-owned firm blamed the war for the decision. It offered no timeline for restoring its production

Kuwait 'mistakenly shot down' 3 American F-15E aircraft: US military

The US military's Central Command said the combat included attacks from Iranian aircraft, ballistic missiles and drones -- the first time Iran's ageing combat fleet has been engaged in the war

Oil tanker attacked by drone in Gulf of Oman; one Indian mariner killed

The state-run Oman News Agency reported the attack in the Gulf of Oman off the coast of Muscat, the sultanate's capital. It identified the vessel as the MKD VYOM

US-Israeli airstrikes targeted Natanz facility: Iran's envoy to IAEA

Israel and the US have not acknowledged strikes at the site, which America bombed back in the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June

Messi, Telasco Segovia guide Inter Miami to 4-2 victory over Orlando

Messi took a pass from Segovia and scored in the 57th minute to pull Inter Miami (1-1-0) even at 2-2 and Segovia scored unassisted in the 85th for the lead

Saudi Arabia intercepts drones targeting its Ras Tanura oil refinery

Online videos from the site appeared to show thick black smoke rising after the attack. Even successfully intercepted drones cause debris that can spark fires and injure those on the ground