Iran warns US bases, assets 'legitimate targets' if it attacks

Trump 'Board of Peace' opens with money and troops for Gaza

Germany moves troops out of Iraq, citing Mideast 'tensions'

US to withdraw all troops from Syria: Reports

US stages largest Mideast air buildup since 2003 Iraq war amid Iran tensions

UK police hold ex-prince Andrew for hours in misconduct probe

Russia says Europe ‘wants to extend’ war

Europe wants the war in Ukraine to continue for as long as possible and its actions prevent any constructive contribution to a settlement, according to Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.

Airbus to back two new European fighter jets 'if clients request'

Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain in the FCAS warplane program, will support the two-fighter-jet solution if the customers demand it, CEO Guillaume Faury said yesterday.

Washington mayor seeks aid on giant sewage spill

Washington's mayor declared a public emergency on Feb. 19 over a major sewage leak, seeking aid from the White House after the Trump administration criticized local leaders for their response.

UN Sudan probe finds 'hallmarks of genocide' in El-Fasher

The U.N.'s independent fact-finding mission on Sudan said Thursday the paramilitary siege and capture of El-Fasher bore "the hallmarks of genocide".

British couple held in Iran sentenced to 10 years

A British couple detained in Iran since January 2025 have been sentenced to 10 years in jail for espionage, their family announced on Thursday, prompting condemnation from the U.K. government.

UN says Israeli actions raising 'ethnic cleansing' fears in West Bank, Gaza

Israel's increased attacks and forcible transfers of Palestinians "raise concerns over ethnic cleansing" in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, the United Nations said on Feb 19.

Gas explosion kills 13 after apartment collapsed in southern Pakistan

A gas explosion ripped through an apartment building in Pakistan’s largest port city of Karachi on Thursday, killing at least 13 people, including women and children, and injuring several others after part of the structure collapsed, police and rescue officials said.

Peru picks Balcazar as interim president, eighth leader in a decade

Peruvian lawmakers picked Jose Maria Balcazar as the country's new interim president on Wednesday, making him the country's eighth leader in a decade after Jose Jeri was impeached on graft allegations.

Ex-South Korea leader Yoon gets life in prison for insurrection

A South Korean court found ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol guilty of insurrection on Thursday and sentenced him to life in prison, saying his martial law declaration in December 2024 was a plot to "paralyse" the National Assembly.

White House tells Iran to do deal as Trump hints at US strikes

The White House warned on Wednesday that Iran would be "wise" to do a deal with the United States as President Donald Trump once again hinted at military action.

Russia in discussions with Syria about maintaining its military presence: Lavrov

 Russia is currently in negotiations with the new Syrian leadership to maintain its key military presence, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday.

Trump warns Britain not to 'give away' base as US mulls Iran attack

U.S. President Donald Trump, shifting his tone again, warned Britain on Feb. 18 not to "give away" a key Indian Ocean base, saying it would be vital if the United States attacks Iran.