US publicly states its goals are ceasefire in Gaza and regional de-escalation, but its ally Israel makes that hard.
Iran's supreme leader accuses the US of aiming to seize his country's oil and natural gas resources....
Government presents annual budget, focusing on sustaining growth despite volatile financial markets, trade uncertainty....
A global roundup of some of last week’s events....
Key southern Yemeni city enters delicate new phase as internationally recognised government re-establishes its presence....
India is not importing significant amounts of Iranian oil owing to US sanctions as it turned to Russia for supplies....
Grief and resilience shape everyday life in Ukraine as Russia's war causes deep psychological scars....
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The talks come just a day before a second round of US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi....
Pakistan thump Australia by 90 runs in Lahore in second T20 of tour to seal three-match T20 series 2-0....
New York venue Madison Square Gardens issues warning before Teofimo Lopez vs Shakur Stevenson and Knicks vs Lakers bill....
These were the updates about the US-Iran tensions on Saturday, January 31, 2026....
These are the key developments from day 1,437 of Russia’s war on Ukraine....
Experts vary in their views on Kevin Warsh, Trump's nominee to replace Jerome Powell as head of the US central bank....
Russian attacks on Ukraine's electrical substations could cut power to nuclear plants, increasing risks of meltdown....
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's warm welcome on a visit to China this week marks a thaw in icy relations with Beijing....
The Kremlin says it’s agreed to halt attacks on Kyiv and nearby towns until February 1, after a request from the US....
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls on member states to address unpaid dues and overhaul world body's financial rules....
The Israel’s military has killed more than 1,700 health workers since the start of the war....
Nomination comes as Trump heaps pressure on Powell to cut interest rates; Warsh to face challenging Senate confirmation....
Facing the prospect of US strikes, Iran has intensified diplomatic efforts with countries including Turkiye....
Ukraine and Russia held US-mediated discussions in Abu Dhabi last week with another meeting scheduled for Sunday....
Israel has repeatedly denied the death toll in Gaza during its more than two-year genocidal war on the enclave....
Diplomatic efforts are intensifying to avoid a military confrontation between the US and Iran....
Ukraine's leader tells army that Russian losses should exceed the reinforcements it sends as he touts drone production....
President Donald Trump says he is speaking to Iran’s leadership amid a US military build-up in the Middle East....
Numerous US military assets in the Gulf region are 'within the range of our medium-range missiles', Iran warns....
Ukraine's Zelenskyy welcomes possible pause after Russian attacks leave homes without heat in plummeting temperatures....
These are the key developments from day 1,436 of Russia’s war on Ukraine....
Diplomatic efforts intensify as Iran emphasises defensive readiness over negotiations with the US....
'They should be ready to hear us roar,' says military ruler Tiani, who thanked Russian troops for defending airbase....
