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

War death toll in Lebanon rises to 570

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

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.

New wave of Iran attacks as oil reserve release weighed

Iran unleashed a wave of attacks against Israel and Gulf nations on Wednesday, including targeting a Saudi oilfield, as reports of a proposed record release of oil reserves helped calm markets and prices.

UAE closes biggest oil refinery as Iran vows to choke off crude exports

The UAE's largest oil refinery closed on Tuesday after a drone attack, as Iran defiantly vowed that no crude exports would leave the Gulf if the United States and Israel kept up their bombardment.

Pentagon chief says US intensifying strikes on Iran

U.S. attacks on Iran will hit a new intensity Tuesday and the war will continue as long as President Donald Trump decides, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said.