A drone attack targeting a fuel facility near Dubai International Airport (DXB) sparked a fire on Monday, leading to temporary flight suspensions. Authorities confirmed the blaze was contained with no casualties reported, as regional tensions continue to threaten critical infrastructure.
The poignant family drama 'Sentimental Value' has secured Norway its first-ever Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, marking a historic milestone for Scandinavian cinema.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi states Japan is not currently planning to deploy naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz for escort duties, following a public appeal from U.S. President Trump. Tokyo emphasizes the need for independent assessment within its legal and pacifist framework.
An investigation reveals Indonesian companies accused of palm oil fraud supplied European energy giants Eni and Neste, casting doubt on biofuel sustainability claims and oversight mechanisms.
A sanctioned Russian LNG tanker, allegedly attacked in the Mediterranean, drifts unmanned toward Malta with significant hull damage, sparking major pollution concerns and diplomatic coordination efforts.
As US B-1 and B-52 bombers operate from RAF Fairford amid heightened Middle East tensions, hundreds of plane spotters and locals are drawn to the base, their fascination mixed with apprehension over the aircraft's combat mission.
Recent Iranian missile launches intercepted near critical NATO radar installations in eastern Turkey signal a calibrated effort to test alliance response mechanisms and sow political discord, according to regional analysts and officials familiar with the matter.
Amid escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities, demonstrators in New York City gathered to express solidarity with Iranian protestors and support for ongoing military actions, highlighting a deepening domestic debate over America's role in the region.
Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza killed at least 13 people, including children and police officers, as over 20,000 critically ill patients await medical evacuation. The Rafah crossing is scheduled for a partial reopening this week after a two-week closure.
High-level economic talks in Paris aim to establish deliverables for an upcoming leaders' summit, focusing on managed trade mechanisms, agricultural purchases, and critical minerals, despite geopolitical tensions and a tight timeline.
As the conflict with Russia enters its fourth year, Ukraine is locked in a critical financial struggle. The government is racing to secure billions in international loans and pushing through contentious tax hikes to fund its military and essential services, all while grappling with a shattered economy and immense reconstruction costs.
Projections from France's first-round municipal elections reveal a fragmented political landscape, with the left leading in Paris and the far-right National Rally making significant inroads in southern cities, setting the stage for tense second-round negotiations.
Crude oil prices surged past $105 a barrel, reaching a multi-year high, as the ongoing military conflict in Iran disrupts shipments through the critical Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration's appeals for international assistance and warnings of a prolonged crisis have intensified market volatility and raised fears of broader economic fallout.
Another member of the Iranian women's national football team has withdrawn her application for asylum in Australia, choosing instead to return to Iran. The decision leaves only two of the original group of seven in Australia, highlighting the complex personal and political pressures faced by the athletes.
French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly urged his Iranian counterpart to cease all attacks in the Middle East and ensure the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint, following a tense diplomatic exchange.
North Korea's state media reports a near-total voter turnout in Sunday's parliamentary election, with leader Kim Jong Un casting his ballot at a symbolic coal mine site, underscoring the regime's focus on economic priorities.
EU foreign ministers are set to discuss strengthening the bloc's naval presence in the Middle East on Monday, with a focus on adding ships to the existing Red Sea mission. However, a contentious expansion into the crisis-hit Strait of Hormuz appears off the table for now, as divisions among member states and operational challenges persist.
Despite deep political divisions, a new generation of voters is finding common ground in its opposition to a sustained military engagement with Iran, as illustrated by twin brothers on opposite sides of the political spectrum who agree the conflict is harming their peers' future.
Senior U.S. officials project the war with Iran will conclude within weeks, anticipating a subsequent drop in oil prices. Tehran dismisses the timeline, asserting its resilience and readiness for a prolonged defense, as global efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz intensify.
Global oil prices have climbed sharply as hostilities between the U.S., Israel, and Iran continue, disrupting supply chains and pushing U.S. gasoline prices to a national average of $3.69 per gallon.
