China approves 'ethnic unity' law criticized by rights groups

Iran war cost US over $11.3 bln in six days: Report

Outdated intel led US to carry out deadly strike on Iranian school: Reports

Iran threatens prolonged war as Trump says it is near defeat

Trump says he doesn't know about reports US strike hit Iran school

Mideast war transforms Strait of Hormuz into critical front line

US targets Iran mine-laying boats amid ‘most intense’ strikes

The U.S. military has destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz after the Pentagon said attacks on Iran will ramp up with the heaviest strikes since Washington launched the war 10 days ago.

War death toll in Lebanon rises to 570

Israeli strikes have killed 570 people in Lebanon since the Middle East war spread to the country on March 2, the Health Ministry said on March 11.

Iran's new supreme leader 'safe and sound' despite injury reports

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "safe and sound" despite reports of an injury during the war with Israel and the United States, said the son of the Iranian president on March 11.

Russian strikes kill 2, wound 7 in Kharkiv

Russian drone strikes on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv killed two people and wounded seven more, local authorities said Wednesday.

Japan marks 15 years since tsunami disaster

Japan marked the 15th anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster on its northeastern coast Wednesday as the government pushes for atomic energy use.

Nepal counts final votes with Shah poised for PM

Nepal had 2 percent of votes left to count Wednesday after parliamentary elections, with rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) having secured a majority.

Iran military says to hit US, Israeli economic targets in region

Iran's military vowed on Wednesday to launch strikes against US and Israeli economic targets in the region, including banks, after overnight attacks reportedly hit an Iranian bank.

Drones fall near Dubai airport, ships hit as Iran presses on with attacks

Drones fell near Dubai airport, injuring four people, while ships were hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday as Iran kept up its campaign disrupting oil markets and air and maritime traffic.

Trump said Iran 'welcome to compete' in World Cup, says Infantino

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Iran is "welcome" to play at the upcoming World Cup in North America, despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said Wednesday.

Ukraine says hit 'key' Russian military factory in missile strike

Ukraine hit a "key" military factory in a missile strike Tuesday on Russia's western city of Bryansk, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after Moscow gave a toll of six dead in the attack.

Iranian women's football team member changes mind on asylum in Australia

An Iranian women's football team member who sought sanctuary in Australia has changed her mind after speaking with teammates Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Wednesday.

Iran police chief says anti-government protesters treated as 'enemies'

Iranian protesters will be treated as enemies if they support Tehran's foes, the country's top police officer warned, as the Middle East war sparked fears mass anti-government rallies could reignite.