Israeli military "activities" continue in S. Lebanon despite framework agreement

Israeli military activities continued across southern Lebanon on Sunday despite a newly signed framework agreement between Lebanon and Israel aimed at lasting peace and security.

IRGC says targeted US forces in Bahrain and Kuwait

CENTCOM says the strikes were carried out by US fighter jets “at multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz”.

US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship, Iran carried out retaliatory strikes

The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

Oman looking at charging fees for passage through Strait of Hormuz

Oman is looking at imposing a fee for the passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg said, citing sources.

Iran slams the GCC and the US for ‘interventionist’ statement - Al Jazeera

Iran has condemned a joint US-Gulf Cooperation Council statement as “interventionist, irresponsible and provocative”, accusing Washington and its Gulf allies of using diplomacy to impose pressure on Tehran after the recent United States-Israeli war on Iran.

Hospitals overwhelmed as Europe heatwave shifts east

A deadly European heatwave that has seen temperatures soar to record highs was expected to shift east.

Ecuador advances to knockout rounds at World Cup, beating Germany 2-1

Ecuador defeated Germany 2-1 in the final Group E match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the United States.

Russia closes Romania's Consulate General in St. Petersburg

Russia has decided to close the Romanian Consulate General in St. Petersburg and declare the Romanian consul general persona non grata, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.