Piracy rises off Somalia as US-Israeli war on Iran diverts naval forces
More than a dozen sailors, mostly from Pakistan, are being held by Somali pirates as hijackings and harassment surge.
Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino
Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino Iran’s place at the US cohosted 2026 event has been in doubt since the US-Israeli war on their…
Mexico’s Sheinbaum questions US claims of drug ties to Sinaloa governor
Mexico’s Sheinbaum questions US claims of drug ties to Sinaloa governor US prosecutors unseal indictment charging Ruben Rocha and nine others over alleged Sinaloa cartel links. Save Mexican President Claudia…
Trump says Tennessee next to redistrict after US Voting Rights Act ruling
Trump says Tennessee next to redistrict after US Voting Rights Act ruling Ruling weakening Voting Rights Act opens door to more US states redrawing maps, diluting voting power of minority…
US falls to ‘historic low’ in press freedom tracker: RSF
US falls to ‘historic low’ in press freedom tracker: RSF Reporters Without Borders warns of ‘press freedom crisis’ in US amid media consolidation, Trump policies. Save US President Donald Trump…
UAE exit signals OPEC’s declining grip on oil markets
Chris Weafer says the UAE’s OPEC exit leaves the organisation less influential on global oil pricing.
UN chief calls for immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest
Myanmar’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest The move comes as part of a larger prisoner pardon tied to a Buddhist religious holiday. Save Aung San…
Lebanese girl mourns paramedic father killed in Israeli strike
A young girl in Lebanon joined hundreds mourning her father, one of three paramedics killed in an Israeli attack.
From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states
Economy From railways to energy — five strategic projects linking Gulf states In the face of worsening geopolitical tensions, Gulf nations are resuming cooperative projects aimed to mitigate risks Save…