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The Israeli army has bombed buildings in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia before a possible second round of U.S.-Iran peace talks; U.S. says nine vessels turned back in 48 hours of Iran port blockade

Luis Diaz and Michael Olise score late goals in Munich to give Bayern a dramatic 6-4 aggregate win over Real Madrid.

The verdict could cost Live Nation and Ticketmaster hundreds of millions of dollars.

The BBC's chief international correspondent reports from Iran as diplomatic efforts to avoid a return to war intensify.

The move comes months after Israel became the first country to recognise the territory, in a widely condemned move.

The turbulent election has prompted fraud claims by candidates and frustration with the country's chaotic politics.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi welcomed the delegation members upon their arrival in Tehran, according to the Iranian media

Investigation centres on whether Bolsonaro committed defamation by linking Lula to crimes like drug trafficking.

A European Union petition is on track to trigger a formal review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement.

The Hindu International is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to U.S. Senate Republicans block latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers.

Incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar says his government could be formed by mid-May.

The sugar industry’s bitter legacy, built on slavery, exploitation and environmental damage, is still resonating today.

In a Fox Business interview, Trump says he will fire Powell if he does not vacate his board seat when his term ends.

Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.

'This measure is part of the government’s proactive efforts to ensure stability, adequacy, and efficient distribution of the country’s fuel supply amid ongoing global energy market disruptions,' the Department of Energy...

The International Monetary Fund expects the Iran war to slow the global economy and raise inflation. NPR's Michel Martin discusses the forecast with Simon Johnson, a former IMF chief economist.

The former broadcast giant cites Kapamilya values, the importance of people, and profit not being the be-all and end-all as it responds to fresh 'PR attacks'

Since January, the Trump administration has blocked foreign oil to Cuba. Will the island's cigars survive the crisis?

The energy crisis is hitting Bangladesh’s 177 million people hard. Experts have been urging the government to end dependence on imported coal and gas in favor of reliable renewables.

"Trump is weaponising oil chokepoints from Venezuela to Malacca to pressure China, but Beijing's pipelines, reserves, and shadow fleets mean the real test is which side dares escalate further."

'It's too painful for us. P200 is meager. How can we live decently with this situation?' says a jeepney driver plying the Talisay-Bacolod City route

The US has said it has begun what it says is ablockadeof any and all ships originating in Iranian ports and would interdict every vessel that has paid a toll to Iran.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM), in a statement, said a blockade of Iranian ports has been fully implemented as US forces maintain maritime superiority in the Middle East.

Syrian Kurds ran their own region for 12 years after breaking away from Assad control. Now they are forced to give up autonomy. NPR visited the changing region.

Referring to ongoing operations in Bint Jbeil, a key Hezbollah stronghold in southern Lebanon, Mr. Netanyahu said Israeli forces were close to overcoming the area, which has long been considered a symbol of the group’s r...

The satellite, known as TEE-01B, was developed and launched by the Chinese firm Earth Eye Co. before being taken over by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' Aerospace Force.

Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

Iran has condemned a ban imposed by YouTube on a pro-Iranian group that releases Lego-style AI videos.

Spain's teenage star writes to fans the day after Barcelona's Champions League exit to promise future glory.

‘Minors violating curfew hours’ is the violation with the highest number, followed closely by ‘drinking and smoking in public places’

Sources tell Al Jazeera that Pakistani mediators are hopeful about a breakthrough on Iran's nuclear programme.

Marwan Barghouti's son is challenging human rights groups to do more to stop Israel’s abuse of Palestinian prisoners.

Do you have questions for the ICC's Trust Fund for Victims? Send them to us by noon of April 15, via the Justice and Crime chat room on the Rappler app.

Photographs taken on April 10 and 11 show the fishing boats anchored along the entrance to the shoal, in addition to a floating barrier stretching across it in the April 11 image

Three students and a teacher are killed in the south-central province of ​Kahramanmaras, according to its governor.