GLOBAL POLITICS

The return of Russia to the G20 finance ministers' meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, has triggered unease among European officials, adding a diplomatic dispute to talks already focused on global...

The latest escalation marks the first direct exchange of fire between the United States and Iran in more than a month and has raised fresh concerns over the security of...

Iran has rejected a claim by U.S. President Donald Trump that Kharg Island, the country’s main oil export hub, had been destroyed, calling the post “laughable” and saying operations at...

Iran has issued a warning to countries in the Gulf as Washington prepares to unveil tougher economic measures aimed at putting additional pressure on Tehran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...

Iran has vowed to strengthen its economy and deepen regional trade as the United States prepares what Washington describes as its toughest-ever sanctions against Tehran. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer...

US President Donald Trump has warned that countries and institutions that continue providing economic support to Iran could face severe consequences from Washington, as the conflict between the two countries...

Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, warning that renewed hostilities threaten global stability, energy...

Yemen’s Houthi movement on Monday announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, dramatically expanding the regional fallout from the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran and raising fresh...

Andy Burnham will officially become Britain's new prime minister on Monday, succeeding Keir Starmer and pledging to overhaul government priorities to address the country's cost-of-living pressures, struggling public services and...

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to reinstate sanctions on Iran and introduce a 20 per cent charge on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, saying the strategic...