Spread over a meagre 20 square kilometres, Iran's Kharg island processes 90 per cent of the country's total oil exports, driving the region to the edge as the US attacked it on Friday, 15 days into the Middle East conflict.
Supply chains remain disrupted, commodity prices have shot up and oil prices have crossed $100 a barrel as a war rages in the Middle East, particularly disrupting movement in the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.
Four airports serving Washington, DC, Baltimore and Richmond, Virginia, halted all flights on Friday evening for over an hour because of a strong chemical smell that was impeding air traffic controllers.
Iran's leaders are seeking to show the staying power of their near half-century old clerical-based system and prove that it can withstand the killing of its longtime ruler and war with United States and Israel, analysts said.
The Pentagon and White House slammed CNN over its Iran war coverage Friday -- with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth saying he looked forward to an ally of President Donald Trump taking over the news network.
Jet fuel prices are rising as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies, putting cost pressure on airlines as the busy summer travel season approaches.
A building in Dubai's financial hub has been hit by debris from an intercepted attack. This is the second such attack in less than 24 hours as the US-Israel-Iran war enters day 15. No fire occurred, and no injuries were reported.
The Indians staged robbery incidents at various businesses, enabling the employees working there to portray themselves as victims of a crime, a key requirement for securing a specific visa.
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said the US is "destroying" the Iranian regime, both "militarily and economically".
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday criticised the United States over its stance on Russian oil, claiming Washington was now "begging" countries across the globe, including India.
US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's leader but have not toppled the government, which now, from its perch on the Strait of Hormuz, has put the entire world economy on the war's frontlines.
Trump said military targets on Kharg Island, which handles almost all of Iran's crude exports, had been "totally obliterated".
US-Israel Iran Attacks LIVE Updates: Buildings in Dubai shook after loud explosions were heard, and a thick cloud of smoke rose over a central part of the city.
Adobe reached a $150 million settlement to resolve a US government lawsuit accusing the Photoshop and Acrobat maker of harming consumers by concealing termination fees and making it difficult to cancel subscriptions, the Department of Justice said.
The US embassy in Oslo was hit by an explosion on Sunday and police later said they had apprehended the suspects, accusing them of a "terror bombing".
Trump's trip, his first to China in his second term, is aimed at sealing a trade war truce the two leaders shook hands on when they met in South Korea in October.
About 2,500 US Marines are being deployed to the Middle East as American and Israeli strikes keep pounding Iran and the Islamic Republic keeps attacking Persian Gulf shipping and energy infrastructure.
TikTok's Chinese owner, ByteDance, in January finalised a deal to establish a majority American-owned joint venture that will secure US data, to avoid a US ban on the short video app used by over 200 million Americans.
Meta is planning layoffs that could affect 20% or more of the company, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Meta seeks to offset costly AI infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency brought about by AI-assisted workers.
Digg is laying off staff, citing "brutal reality" in the current digital environment and a surge in artificial intelligence-driven bot activity, more than a year after the once-popular content aggregator announced its comeback.
Videos posted by social media users showed smoke rising from the US embassy in Baghdad after a reported attack.
Yemen’s government rejects new shipping surcharges, as fears grow of humanitarian crisis.
Donald Trump shared footage of US air strikes on Iran's Kharg Island.
US President Donald Trump said the United States is “way ahead of schedule” in its war with Iran.
Video from the Negev in southern Israel captured the moment a projectile following an Iranian missile attack.
Experts doubt Pete Hegseth’s claims that the US is working effectively to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Analysts say Congo Brazzaville's election are a mere formality as President Sassou Nguesso is set to extend his rule.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there would be 'no quarter, no mercy' as US continues to pummel Iran.
Intense strikes target central Tehran as US president says 'powerful' bombing raid hit Iranian forces on Kharg Island.
Judge James Boasberg ruled US prosecutors under Trump produced 'essentially zero evidence' to justify the subpoenas.
Muslim worshippers prayed outside Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa compound as Israeli authorities kept holy sites closed.
More than 200 civilians killed in recent days as drone strikes tear through markets, schools and hospitals.
Israel has warned Lebanon could face Gaza-level destruction.
Smoke and flames rising beside a road in central Israel after an Iranian missile attack, the Israeli army said.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad says Qatar will 'not hesitate' to ensure its stability as US-Israeli war on Iran continues.
Marset was transferred into the custody of the United States, which has pushed for more aggressive antidrug tactics.
Israel seizes more territory in southern Lebanon and threatens to keep holding it.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says Darren Beattie was 'prohibited from visiting' Bolsonaro in prison.
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia F1 races unlikely to be rescheduled but WEC's Qatar round moved to October.
Israeli attacks since early March have killed 773 in Lebanon as military expands assault to more Beirut neighbourhoods.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran’s leadership was “desperate and hiding,” after US-Israeli strikes.
A Lebanese father mourned the death of his four daughters, who were killed in an Israeli strike.
Israeli public overwhelmingly supports war with Iran, rallying behind Netanyahu despite political divisions.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says move 'does not help peace' as Europe reels from soaring energy prices linked to Iran war.
Having abandoned Ukraine, the US has sought Kyiv's support in defence from Iranian drones.