Russia will refer women who do not want to have children to psychologists under new health guidelines designed to address a systemic demographic crisis.
A Chinese university is urging students to "enjoy the flowers, fall in love" during their mid-term break, an unusual directive in a nation obsessed with getting good grades, as authorities seek new ways to spur marriages and domestic consumption.
Iran has reportedly developed a new uranium enrichment site at an underground complex in Isfahan, which was apparently badly damaged in attacks by the US and Israel on Iran's nuclear facilities last June.
Two Indian-origin men were fined 1,391 pounds each by Brent Council in London for spitting paan in public areas, highlighting the UK's strict approach to maintaining public cleanliness.
The US and Israel's war with Iran has thrust the Strait of Hormuz at the heart of geopolitical conflict. Iran has brought to a halt nearly all traffic in the waterway, shutting down a critical path for the world's flow of oil.
Saudi Arabia's oil giant Aramco's 'Samref' refinery in the Red Sea port of Yanbu has been hit in an aerial strike after similar attacks on energy facilities in Qatar and the UAE in response to US-Israeli attacks on Iranian energy installations.
Russia has strongly condemned the US-Israel war against Iran, warning of global instability, volatile oil prices and disruptions to critical supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude is a blend of crude oil produced from a group of oilfields in the North Sea, located between the UK and Norway.
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, 77, launched into a tirade against US President Donald Trump on social media last week. Within days, the post disappeared.
The silence from two of its strongest groups may possibly hinge on two factors.
Iran and Russia both allege that a projectile struck the grounds of the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the Islamic Republic, raising the specter of a radiological incident as Tehran's war with Israel and the United States rages.
Heavy rain and strong winds left at least 18 people dead in Pakistan's financial capital Karachi, city authorities and rescue services said on Thursday.
Amid Iran's continued attacks on the energy facilities of its Middle Eastern neighbours, Saudi Arabia's foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has warned Tehran that tolerance of his country and other Gulf states is limited.
Joe Kent, the former director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre, resigned from hispost, saying he could no longer support President Donald Trump administration's war on Iran, adding Tehran "posed no imminent threat to our nation."
Russia has agreed to stop recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight with its army in Ukraine, Kenya's foreign minister said Monday after talks with his Russian counterpart in Moscow.
Thousands have died across the Middle East following US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory Iranian strikes, with casualties reported in Iran, Lebanon, Iraq, Israel, and other countries.
Amid intermittent missile and drone attacks, sirens, and a palpable sense of uncertainty, citizens and residents across the Gulf region are preparing for an unprecedented Eid on Friday, marking the end of the fasting month of Ramzan.
US Israel Iran War News LIVE Updates: Iran has been striking its Persian Gulf neighbours' energy facilities since the war started on February 28, and has made the Strait of Hormuz shipping channel, nearly impassable.
The world's largest known natural gas reserve in Iran came under Israeli attack on Wednesday, prompting Trump to rush to clarify the lack of Washington's involvement in one of his more measured statements since the Middle East war began.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has secured yet another near-total electoral victory, with his ruling Workers' Party of Korea and allied groups winning 99.93 per cent of the vote in the country's latest parliamentary election.
Foreign ministers formulate a unified response to Iranian strikes, asserting their right to self-defence.
Hungarian leader fuels EU outrage with veto on $103bn Ukraine aid, citing pipeline dispute amid tense election campaign.
Samantha Johnson looks at how Iran’s women footballers became caught in the middle of geopolitics.
The US raises concerns but analysts say Pakistan’s missile programme focuses on India, which has longer-range missiles.
Qatar’s main gas facility is among the energy sites targeted by Iran after its own main gas field was hit in an attack.
Strikes come hours after pro-Iran armed group Kataib Hezbollah announces conditional suspension of US embassy attacks.
US President Donald Trump is expected to discuss the Strait of Hormuz with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Iran scheduled to play their three FIFA World Cup 2026 group games in United States, but Mexico is an alternative.
Donald Trump said the US was unaware of Israel’s South Pars strike and warned Iran against targeting Qatar.
The move allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport goods between US ports for the next 60 days.
The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options but would further entrench US in a foreign war.
Saudis have warned of 'military actions, if necessary', but Gulf states in 'diplomatic bind' as they mull response.
Before next year’s presidential race, local elections which conclude Sunday indicate fractured political landscape.
Border closures and rising prices make Eid baking difficult in Gaza, but families persist to keep traditions alive.
Questions raised over US knowledge of Israeli plans to attack key Iranian gasfield as energy sites become targets.
The UN reports over one million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli attacks escalate, with children accounting for one-third.
The Iran war enters day 20 as Israeli and Iranian attacks hit energy infrastructure across region.
Heavy social media use has contributed to 'worrying decline' in wellbeing in Western countries, report says.
US spy agencies says Chinese leadership still prefers to pursue unification with Taiwan 'without use of force'.
Those executed were allegedly involved in the killing of two law enforcement personnel.
Doncic recorded his 11th 40-point game of the season as the Lakers beat the Rockets for the second time in three days.
US Vice President JD Vance deflected concerns about high gas prices by criticising the Biden administration.
Israel’s National Security Minister has filmed himself in front of gallows, threatening the death penalty.
Khaled Batarfi, a Saudi political analyst, says Iran’s attacks on the GCC are irrational and create anger.
Stocks tumble as attacks by Israel, Iran on critical energy infrastructure exacerbate fears for global energy supplies.