Army warning as Iran seeks to quell growing unrest
The Iranian regime is stepping up efforts to stem the nation's biggest protests in years, while Washington says the US supports "the brave people of Iran".
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Fatal ICE shooting sets stage for national US protests
Hundreds of "ICE Out" rallies are planned across the US amid growing outrage after an immigration officer shot and killed a woman behind the wheel of her car.
US Gaza board envoy meets senior Palestinian official
An ex-UN Middle East envoy, who'll be part of the so-called Board of Peace for Gaza, has met senior a Palestinian Authority in the West Bank city of Ramallah.
Yemeni separatists appear to split amid Saudi-UAE rift
A faction of Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council says it is being dismantled while another wing has urged its loyalists to hold mass protests.
IAEA negotiates ceasefire at nuclear plant in Ukraine
The International Atomic Energy Agency is urging a temporary truce between Ukrainian and Russian forces near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Swiss prosecutors order bar owner’s detention over fire
Swiss prosecutors have requested pre-trial detention for an owner of a ski resort bar where 40 people died in a fire, citing a risk that he could flee.
Violent protesters face death penalty: Iran prosecutor
Tehran's public prosecutor says those committing sabotage, burning public property or engaging in clashes with security forces will face the death penalty.
Trump calls Venezuela prisoner release ‘smart gesture’
The US president says a second attack on Venezuela "will not be needed" as he praised the interim government's moves to release prisoners.
Israeli strikes hit Gaza after failed rocket launch
More than a dozen people have been killed by retaliatory Israeli strikes, as the US is set to announce the next step for the enclave's fragile ceasefire.
Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine
Russia has fired its Oreshnik missile at a Ukrainian target in response to what it claims was an attempted Ukrainian strike on Vladimir Putin's residence.
US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela
President Donald Trump claims US oversight of Venezuela could last years, but the Senate is a step closer to a vote to restrict his actions towards the country.
Fresh shooting by US immigration agent ‘defensive’
The Department of Homeland Security claims one of two people shot by federal immigration officers in Oregon was a gang member involved in a recent shooting.
Supreme leader signals crackdown as protests sweep Iran
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused protesters of acting to please President Donald Trump as Iran's regime scrambles to stem days of marches in the country.
Residents flee Aleppo as Syrian army, Kurds clash
Syrian authorities have warned civilians to leave a contested area in Aleppo as clashes between the government and Kurdish forces intensify.
US security guarantees ready to be finalised: Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian and US delegates have discussed "complex issues" in Paris and a security guarantee plan is ready to be finalised.
Sporadic conflict threatens fragile Gaza ceasefire
Reported strikes and deaths are placing the fragile Gaza ceasefire in jeopardy with children among the latest Palestinians killed according to medics.
US oversight of Venezuela could last years, Trump says
President Donald Trump promises to rebuild Venezuela "in a very profitable way" after ordering its leader's capture but won't say how long US oversight will be.
Outrage after US immigration agent shoots driver dead
An ICE agent has killed a Minneapolis woman during a new migrant crackdown, with city officials angrily rejecting Trump administration claims of self-defence.
Tit-for-tat attacks as ceasefire subdues Gaza fighting
Gaza medics say at two Palestinians have been killed by an air strike that Israel's military says targeted a Hamas militant who directed attacks on its troops.
Zelenskiy seeks US meet as allies firm postwar support
Peace negotiators are tackling the toughest issues in ending the war in Ukraine as the embattled nation's leader seeks a meeting with US President Donald Trump.
US seizes Russian-flagged tanker, Trump widens oil push
Tankers linked to Venezuela have been captured by US forces as President Donald Trump widens an aggressive push to dictate oil flows in the Americas.
US seizes two oil tankers linked to Venezuela
The US has seized two sanctioned oil tankers linked to Venezuela in back-to-back operations.
Rubio says he’ll meet Danish officials over Greenland
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet representatives of Denmark next week to discuss Greenland.
Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues
The thorny issues of territory and the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant will be on the agenda when US and Ukrainian negotiators hold talks.
US-Venezuela oil deal angers China, pushes prices down
President Donald Trump's plan to divert Venezuelan crude to the US has hit oil prices, while China denounces US "bullying" over the deal.
European allies work on plan if US moves on Greenland
The possibility of the US taking Greenland by force is pushing European countries to work out what to do if President Donald Trump makes good on his threat.
US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at ally summit
A broad coalition of allies vowing to provide security guarantees in a post-war Ukraine has received US backing for the first time.
Dozens killed in Maduro capture: Venezuela officials
Venezuelan officials say dozens of the country's security officers were killed in the dead-of-night US military operation to capture President Nicolas Maduro.
Syria gov’t, SDF trade blame as Aleppo violence resumes
Violent clashes between Syria's government security forces and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have resumed, resulting in four deaths and many injuries.
Europe rallies behind Greenland following US interest
Europe has issued a powerful statement of support for Greenland's independence following US President Donald Trump's recent renewed interest.
No safety checks at site of Swiss bar fire since 2019
Fire safety inspections hadn't been carried out for several years at the Swiss bar where a fire that broke out at a New Year's party left 40 people dead.