Iranian army says targets US military assets in two bases in Kuwait: media

Iranian army says targets US military assets in two bases in Kuwait: media

US forces launch new wave of strikes against Iran

US forces on Saturday launched a new round of strikes against Iran at 6 p.m. Eastern Time, the US Central Command said in a statement.

Iran's supreme leader says violation of peace MoU proves Trump's signature worthless

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Saturday that the US violation of a recently signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran once again proved that US President Donald Trump's signature is worthless and invalid, according to Iranian media.

2 US service members killed in Jordan: CENTCOM

US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday that two US service members in Jordan were killed in Iranian attacks on Friday.

Hungarian president signs constitutional amendment ending own mandate

Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok on Saturday signed the country's 17th constitutional amendment, triggering the end of his mandate as head of state. Once the law is published in the official gazette, the termination of his mandate will take effect the following day.

Iran ceases fulfilling obligations under MoU as US violated commitments: deputy FM

Iran has ceased the fulfillment of its obligations under the peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States as Washington has violated its commitments under the deal, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi said on Saturday.

Iran ceases fulfilling obligations under MoU with U.S. -- deputy FM

Iran ceases fulfilling obligations under MoU with U.S. -- deputy FM

Russian scientists grow cornea cells, ooffering new hope for vision restoration

Collagen-based films developed at the Russian Academy of Science's Institute of Cytology and the Ioffe Institute help regenerate damaged organs and tissues.

Russian chemists find way to determine expiry date of medicines without opening packaging

Scientists from the Department of Pharmaceutical and Toxicological Chemistry at the Medical Institute of Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN) have discovered that medicines containing nanoparticles "glow" differently depending on their condition. The closer they are to their expiry date, the weaker their thermal radiation. This signal is detected by a portable device through the sealed packaging, according to the university's website.

Dubai Culture celebrates harvest season at Dubai Dates Festival 2026

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced its participation in the third Dubai Dates Festival 2026, organized by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre and taking place in July, highlighting the significance of the palm tree in local memory and raising awareness of the date harvest season and the social and cultural traditions associated with it. Dubai Culture seeks to strengthen future generations' connection to local cultural heritage and reinforce its presence on the global cultural map.

Iran asks Yemen's Houthis to close Bab el-Mandeb if U.S. attacks power plants -- media

Iran has requested Yemen's Houthis to remain ready for the closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in case the United States attacks Iranian power plants, Reuters reported on Thursday.

U.S. approves nearly 2 bln USD weapons sale to Saudi Arabia

The U.S. State Department on Wednesday approved the sale of weapons worth an estimated 1.96 billion U.S. dollars to Saudi Arabia.

82 Japanese local assemblies urge Takaichi gov't to uphold non-nuclear principles

A total of 82 local assemblies across Japan have submitted written opinions to the central government or the parliament urging the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to uphold Japan's Three Non-Nuclear Principles or enshrine them into law, local media reported.

Cuba hit by 3rd nationwide blackout in just over a week

Cuba was hit by a third nationwide blackout in a little over a week on Tuesday, the National Electric Union said.

US forces launch new wave of strikes against Iran: Central Command

The U.S. military on Wednesday conducted a new round of strikes against Iran, U.S. Central Command said.

Israel, Lebanon conclude Rome talks, move closer to launching "pilot zones"

Israel and Lebanon concluded a new round of talks in Rome on Wednesday, moving closer to launching a pilot project, under which control of parts of southern Lebanon would be transferred from Israeli forces to the Lebanese army, according to Italian media.

Lindsey Graham sister's replacement appointment sparks outcry among media, netizens; Uneven distribution of political resources discourages talented Americans from entering politics: expert

Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the US Senate after his unexpected death. The appointment sparked controversy among US media and netizens, as some questioned whether his sister had the political experience to qualify the position. A Chinese expert pointed out that political resources in the US are distributed unevenly, and many talented Americans are discouraged from entering politics, as those without the necessary political or financial resources face major obstacles to seeking public office.

US Central Command announces new strikes on Iran

The US military on Wednesday morning completed its latest wave of strikes against Iran, US Central Command said in a statement.

Iran says over 30 civilians killed in recent US attacks

Iran's government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani said Wednesday that more than 30 civilians were killed in recent US strikes on southern Iran.

Iran launches retaliatory drone strikes on US targets in Jordan

The Iranian army said early Wednesday that it had launched drone strikes on a US military base and strategic centers in Jordan.

Japanese civic groups issue joint statement against acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines

Multiple Japanese civic groups issued a joint statement on Tuesday opposing Japan's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, in response to moves by the government to pursue the development of such vessels.

Trump threatens strikes on Iran's power plants, bridges next week if no deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States would expand its strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges unless Tehran agrees to negotiate.

U.S. military resumes naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military on Tuesday announced the resumption of the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump says US will withdraw plans to charge fees in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States would expand its strikes on Iran to target power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran agrees to negotiate.

US, Iran exchange attacks amid Hormuz Strait dual blockades row; cycles of clashes and diplomacy to persist as brinkmanship drags on: expert

Just weeks after a MoU was signed, tensions in the Middle East flared once again. Washington has reinstated its naval blockade of ships bound for and departing Iranian ports and conducted airstrikes against Iran for three consecutive nights, while Tehran retaliated by firing missiles at US missile assets and American military outposts based in regional nations, multiple media outlets reported.

Iran condemns Britain's decision to designate IRGC as national security threat

The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday condemned Britain's "hostile" decision to designate Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a national security threat, calling it "unjustified, irresponsible, and in violation of international law."

Iran says US struck port city of Bushehr, 2 counties in SW Iran

Two counties in southwestern Iran's Khuzestan province were hit by US strikes on Tuesday afternoon, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported, citing a local official.

Multiple fatalities, six missing after fire in Oxy building in Brussels

Multiple people have died on Tuesday in a fire at the well-known Oxy building on De Brouckere Square, in the center of Brussels.

Iran confirms US struck port city of Bushehr, says no casualties reported

Four locations in southwestern Iran's port city of Bushehr were struck by "enemy projectiles" on Tuesday, with no casualties reported so far, a local official said.

Iran strikes US bases in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait after fresh US attacks

The Iranian armed forces said early Tuesday they launched missile and drone strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in response to fresh US attacks on southern Iran.

Multiple explosions heard around Iran's Bandar Abbas -- media

Multiple explosions heard around Iran's Bandar Abbas -- media

U.S. Central Command says over 50,000 service members deployed across Mideast

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on X that more than 50,000 U.S. service members are currently deployed across the Middle East as its forces have completed the latest wave of strikes on Iranian military targets.

Iran strikes U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain: media

The U.S. Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain was attacked by Iranian missiles, according to Iranian media reports on Tuesday.

US launches new round of strikes against Iran

The United States launched another round of strikes against Iran on Monday, the U.S. Central Command said in a statement.

Trump says to reinstate naval blockade on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

Death toll from Bangkok pub fire rises to 28

The death toll in a deadly pub fire in Bangkok, capital of Thailand, rose to 28, according to a government release on Monday.

Several killed in latest US strikes on Iran

Several people have been killed in a fresh round of US strikes targeting different areas in Iran, Iranian media reported on Monday, citing local officials.

Trump says to reinstate blockade on Iran

The United States is reinstating the "Iranian blockade," preventing Iranian ships from entering or leaving, US President Donald Trump said on Monday.

Iran conducts retaliatory raids on US bases in Gulf states

Iranian armed forces said they made missile and drone strikes against US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman early Monday, in retaliation for fresh US attacks on southern Iran.

Iran says to stop fulfilling commitments if US keeps violating MoU obligations

Iran will stop fulfilling its obligations if Washington continues violating commitments under last month's bilateral memorandum of understanding (MoU), Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.

Trump says US to "guard" Strait of Hormuz and be paid for doing so

Trump says US to "guard" Strait of Hormuz and be paid for doing so

US-Iran tensions soar over Hormuz Strait dispute

Fresh U.S.-Iran clashes continued from Saturday despite a memorandum of understanding (MoU) inked last month, as the two sides claimed different status quo of the Strait of Hormuz.

Explosions heard in Iran's southern Hormozgan province: media

Explosions were heard at noon on Monday around the port city of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island in Iran's southern Hormozgan province, the semi-official Mehr news agency reported, citing local sources.

No Chinese citizens found so far among victims of deadly Bangkok bar fire: embassy

No Chinese citizens have been found among the victims of a fire broke out late Sunday at a bar in Bangkok, Thailand, which killed 27 people and injured more, according to the Chinese Embassy in Thailand as reported by CCTV News.

US Central Command forces launch more strikes against Iran

US forces on Sunday launched a new round of strikes against Iran, the U.S. Central Command said.

Israel to hold general elections on Oct. 27 -- media

The general elections for Israel's Knesset, the country's parliament, will be held as originally scheduled on Oct. 27 this year and will not be brought forward, Israel's state-owned Kan TV News and other media outlets reported.

Iran says Hormuz Strait's management arrangements must be made in consultations with Oman

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said Iran insists that arrangements for the future administration of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz must be made through consultations with Oman, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday.

US military says southern Hormuz route remains open despite Iran's announcement

The US-led Joint Maritime Information Center said on Sunday that despite Iran announcing the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the southern route along the Omani coast remains available and has been expanded to accommodate two-way traffic.

IRGC says it hits US bases in Jordan, Qatar, Oman in response to fresh attacks on southern Iran

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said it targeted US bases in Jordan, Qatar and Oman on Sunday in retaliation for U.S. attacks against southern Iranian provinces earlier in the day.

US, Iran exchange fresh strikes amid Hormuz disputes; US unfreezing Iranian assets, easing sanctions may create room for further talks, says expert

The US and Iran continued to exchange strikes over the weekend, with Tehran claiming attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar and Oman in what it described as retaliation for continued US strikes on southern Iran, Al Jazeera reported.

US completes 3rd round of strikes against Iran

The US Central Command said on Sunday it has completed the third round of strikes against Iran this week after hitting some 140 targets.

US forces launch 3rd round of strikes this week against Iran: Central Command

US forces on Saturday began launching the third round of strikes this week against Iran, the US Central Command said in a post on social media platform X.

Iran says talks impossible till U.S. retreats from its positions, vows to revenge for late supreme leader's death

Iran will not enter negotiations with the United States until Washington backs down from its positions, semi-official Fars news agency reported Saturday, rejecting earlier media reports that Iran had sought such negotiations.

15 killed after boat capsizes off Vietnam's Phu Quoc island

Fifteen people were killed after a boat capsized in waters off Vietnam's southern Phu Quoc island on Saturday, local media VnExpress reported.

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,118: top lawmaker

The death toll from the June 24 earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,118 as crews continue to clear rubble in the hardest-hit areas, authorities said Friday.

Hamas holds "crucial" talks in Cairo on Gaza ceasefire's 2nd phase: Egyptian source

A Hamas delegation held "crucial" talks in Cairo on Thursday with Egyptian officials on arrangements for implementing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, an informed Egyptian security source told Xinhua.

Iran condemns fresh US attacks on southern provinces, bridges

The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned the latest US strikes against several regions in Iran's southern coastal provinces and two bridges in the country's northeastern provinces.

Explosions reported in Iran's Bandar Abbas as 3 IRGC members killed in US strikes -- report

Explosions were heard in coastal areas of Iran's port city of Bandar Abbas on Thursday afternoon, Iranian media reported.

Explosions heard in Iran's Bushehr -- Mehr news agency

Explosions heard in Iran's Bushehr -- Mehr news agency

S. Korea's top court finalizes 7-year sentence for ex-President Yoon over arrest obstruction

South Korea's top court on Thursday finalized a seven-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk-yeol over obstruction of arrest, live footage showed.

Iran's IRGC says hit U.S. bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, warns of expanded strikes

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that it attacked U.S. military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in response to fresh U.S. strikes.

US forces strike Iran for 2nd straight day

US forces conducted strikes against Iran for a second straight day on Wednesday to "degrade" Iran's ability "to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz," the U.S. Central Command said.

Trump says US may strike Iran again tonight; Iran says to close Hormuz Strait, strike harder given any fresh US attack

The United States may strike Iran again "hard tonight," US President Donald Trump told reporters here Wednesday on the sidelines of the NATO summit.

Trump says US may strike Iran again on Wednesday night, open to letting Ukraine build Patriot missiles

The United States may strike Iran again "hard tonight," US President Donald Trump told reporters here Wednesday on the sidelines of the NATO summit.

Tehran slams US attacks, vows response as Trump says to strike Iran again "tonight"

Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday condemned US "aggressive" attacks earlier in the day against monitoring and surveillance centers in Iran's southern coastal regions, calling them a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and a recently signed peace memorandum of understanding (MoU).

Trump says US could take over Iran's Kharg Island, resume naval blockade against Iran

The United States could resume a naval blockade against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and possibly take over Iran's Kharg Island, US President Donald Trump said here Wednesday on the sidelines of the NATO summit.

Trump to speak with Putin, open to letting Ukraine build Patriot missiles

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday, adding both sides in the Ukraine conflict want a settlement.

Trump orders cutoff of US trade with Spain during NATO summit

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday an immediate halt to all trade, including visits with Spain, criticizing Madrid's lack of participation in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) alliance during a NATO summit held here.

US, Iran trade attacks amid rising tensions

The United States has launched strikes against 80 Iranian targets, and in response, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked 85 US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, in a new round of escalation of regional tensions.

Trump says ceasefire with Iran "is over"

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday here that the ceasefire with Iran "is over," and he does not want to deal with Iran anymore.

Danish PM says Greenland "not for sale" after Trump suggests US control

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Wednesday that Greenland is "not for sale," calling on all allies to respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of her country.

Iran's IRGC says targeted 85 U.S. military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait in response to U.S. ceasefire violation: media

Iran's IRGC says targeted 85 U.S. military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait in response to U.S. ceasefire violation: media

US Central Command forces begin launching powerful strikes against Iran

U.S. forces launched strikes against Iran on Tuesday after three commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz were attacked, the U.S. Central Command said.

Three tankers attacked near Strait of Hormuz in one day

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Tuesday reported three separate attacks involving tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz, with no casualties reported in any of the incidents.

Iran strikes 2 tankers seeking to transit Hormuz via US-backed route; Qatar condemns attack

The Navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted two tankers attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via a US-backed Omani route on Monday night after they failed to heed warnings, Iran's semi-official Fars news agency reported on Tuesday.

Israeli FM says next round of talks with Lebanon to be held in Rome

The next round of talks between Israel and Lebanon is expected to take place in Rome, Italy next week, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said on Tuesday.

Iran's FM says talks with US not to begin if threats continue

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that negotiations between Iran and the United States on a final agreement will not begin if the US threats continue.

As NATO leaders meet in Ankara, US-Europe rifts take center stage from defense spending to football row

NATO leaders are set to gather for a two-day summit in Ankara on Tuesday with tensions and differences between the US and Europe already becoming a major focus of attention among Western media. Most notably, recent outrage among Belgian politicians and football officials over FIFA's yielding to US President's demand to reinstate American striker Folarin Balogun has further aggravated transatlantic frictions, some media outlets said.

Venezuelan FM thanks China for quake relief aid

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil on Monday thanked the Chinese government and people for sending humanitarian aid to assist those affected by the earthquakes.

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 3,535, over 16,700 injured

The death toll from the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 3,535, with 16,740 people injured, according to an update from National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez on Monday.

Trump claims end of Russia-Ukraine conflict "closer than people realize"

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, now in its fifth year, is "much closer than people realize."

Trump says not looking for regime change in Iran: report

Trump says not looking for regime change in Iran: report

Hamas announces dissolution of government emergency committee in Gaza

Hamas on Monday announced the dissolution of the Government Emergency Committee in Gaza and the transfer of the administration of the Gaza Strip to the National Committee.

Ex-Indian intel chief: US official admits to cap India's growth to China-like rise; Chinese expert says US containment deepening rifts

Former Indian intelligence official Vikram Sood cited on Sunday a statement by US Deputy Secretary of State Landau who said during his March 2026 visit to India that Washington will use tariffs, sanctions and other tools to curb India's rapid economic growth and will not allow it to emerge as a major power competing with the US.

Anti-NATO protests, internal rifts cloud Ankara summit as Chinese experts cite growing trust deficit

As Turkey prepares to host the NATO summit on July 7-8, thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir over the weekend to denounce the alliance's push for higher defense spending, Xinhua reported. A Chinese expert said the protests reflect growing public dissatisfaction with diverting resources from people's livelihoods to military spending, and as major media outlets have described the Ankara summit as a key test of NATO unity and US commitment to the alliance, the meeting is unlikely to deliver major breakthroughs but may expose deeper divisions.

Russian breeders develop variety of garden strawberry characterized by winter hardiness and high yield

Staff at the Federal Horticultural Center for Breeding, Agrotechnology, and Nursery in Moscow have developed a new variety of garden strawberry based on domestic breeding programs, which is fully adapted to the variable natural and climatic conditions of central Russia. This was reported on the website of the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

8 shot in New York on Fourth of July

Eight people, including four children, were shot on Saturday night in New York City's Coney Island, according to local police.

Putin, Zelensky hold separate calls with Trump on Ukraine and bilateral ties on US Independence Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held separate telephone conversations with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, which is the US Independence Day, to discuss the Ukraine conflict ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov and Zelensky said.

Putin, Trump hold phone call on Ukraine, bilateral ties on US Independence Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, according to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov.

Pakistan to host next round of U.S.-Iran talks on July 11 -- report

Pakistan will host the next round of negotiations between the United States and Iran on July 11, Al Arabiya news channel reported on Saturday.

Takaichi's 'brotherly' embrace of Modi contradicted by a reported ban on local tap water, exposing Japan's hypocrisy and contempt for India: observer

During her visit to India, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi greeted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a smiling face and called him her “elder brother.” However, a Japanese media outlet later reported that the Japanese delegation had flown in bottled water on a government aircraft after banning the use of local tap water. This contradictory practice, in the eyes of some observers, epitomizes Japan's insincere and perfunctory treatment of, as well as contempt for, India.

At least 24 killed, 8 injured after passenger coach falls into ravine in NW Pakistan

At least 24 killed, 8 injured after passenger coach falls into ravine in Pakistan's northwest district of Dera Ismail Khan: rescue official

Earthquake death toll rises to 2,595, over 12,000 injured -- Venezuelan acting president

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday that the earthquakes had killed 2,595 people and injured more than 12,000 others, and destroyed 189 buildings in the country.

WHO chief says cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak "over"

World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday announced that the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that sparked international alarm was "over."

Explosion at central Damascus cafe kills 5, injures 16

Five people were killed and 16 others wounded on Thursday in an explosion inside a cafe in central Damascus, Syrian authorities said.

Iran warns of "decisive, swift" response to any US interference in Hormuz Strait

Iran's main military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, on Thursday warned that any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with the Iranian armed forces' "decisive and swift" response.

Qatar says progress made in indirect U.S.-Iran talks in Doha

Qatar confirmed late Wednesday that Qatari and Pakistani mediators had concluded separate meetings with U.S. and Iranian negotiators, making positive progress on issues related to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.

Death toll of Chinese citizens in Venezuela earthquakes rises to 9: Chinese embassy

One more Chinese national was confirmed dead following the powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, bringing the death toll among Chinese citizens to nine, the Chinese Embassy in Venezuela said Wednesday.

Qatari emir meets US envoys on Iran negotiations, regional developments

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani met on Wednesday with US President Donald Trump's special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner at Lusail Palace on the latest regional developments, with a focus on the ongoing US-Iran negotiations.

Senior Iranian, Qatari diplomats discuss implementation of US-Iran peace MoU in Doha

Senior diplomats from Iran and Qatar on Wednesday discussed the implementation of the recently signed US-Iran peace memorandum of understanding (MoU) and challenges facing the process in the Qatari capital of Doha, said the Iranian Foreign Ministry.