Another member of the Iranian women's national football team has withdrawn her application for asylum in Australia, choosing instead to return to Iran.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.
In a marked escalation of his rhetoric, Pope Leo XIV has implored combatants in the Iran war to lay down their arms, citing the devastating toll on civilians after a deadly attack on a school. The pontiff's appeal underscores growing international alarm over the humanitarian fallout.
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials held what sources described as "remarkably stable" talks in Paris, laying groundwork for potential agreements on agriculture, critical minerals, and new trade oversight mechanisms ahead of a planned summit between Presidents Trump and Xi.
A sharp drop in earnings from its renewable energy ventures has raised questions about the National Trust's ability to fund its ambitious net-zero 2030 target, amid internal debate over the charity's strategic direction.
Italy's national baseball team, a squad rich in heritage but thin on homegrown players, has brewed a Cinderella story at the World Baseball Classic. Their journey to the semifinals is being celebrated with a distinctly Italian flair—espresso shots for home runs, Armani jackets for style, and fine wine for victories—capturing hearts back in a soccer-mad nation.
Iran's ambassador to Riyadh, Alireza Enayati, has publicly rejected allegations that Tehran was behind recent strikes on Saudi energy infrastructure, while emphasizing that bilateral relations continue to develop through direct communication.
Following the deployment of military advisers to several Middle Eastern nations, Kyiv is negotiating potential long-term agreements for technology transfers and financial support, leveraging its hard-won experience countering Iranian drones.
Initial results from France's second city point to a fiercely contested runoff, with the National Rally's strong showing signaling a potential shift in the political landscape ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
A former extremist turned counterterrorism operative warns that foreign-directed sleeper cells, operating in secrecy, pose a significant threat to the United States as tensions with Iran persist, urging local action against radicalization.
JERUSALEM, March 15 (Reuters) - Israeli officials signal imminent negotiations with Lebanon, aiming for a lasting truce contingent on Hezbollah's disarmament, though key details remain unresolved.
Myanmar's parliament convenes for the first time since the 2021 coup, dominated by military-aligned lawmakers following a stage-managed election. Analysts describe the body as a proxy intended to lend a civilian veneer to junta rule, as the country remains embroiled in civil conflict.
Iranian security forces have detained dozens of individuals across multiple provinces, accusing them of operating spy networks for Israel by disclosing sensitive military and infrastructure locations, amid heightened regional tensions.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered the worst oil supply disruption in modern history, sending prices soaring and forcing governments to confront a painful truth: continued reliance on fossil fuels leaves economies dangerously exposed to geopolitical shocks. The crisis reignites a critical debate on whether this will finally catalyze a decisive, lasting pivot to renewable energy.
Amid escalating Middle East tensions, Iran issued stark warnings to regional states against hosting foreign forces, following a drone attack on a Kuwaiti airbase used by U.S. and Italian troops. Global energy markets remain volatile as the conflict disrupts vital shipping lanes.
