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'Thank you, madam president': Melania Trump leads UN Security Council as Iran war rages
First Lady Melania Trump pressed the cause of children caught in conflict as she chaired a UN Security Council meeting on Monday as the US-Israeli war against Iran raged.
Bombing Iran, Trump has 'epic fury' but endgame undefined
US President Donald Trump says he attacked Iran to eliminate a threat. How he sees the war ending is much less clear.
US slaps sanctions on Rwanda military over DR Congo 'violation'
The United States said Monday it was imposing sanctions on Rwanda's military, taking action against the longtime partner which it accused of violating a peace agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
US Congress to debate Trump's war powers
The US Congress is scheduled to vote this week on motions seeking to curb President Donald Trump as he wages war against Iran but the Republican majority will probably shield him.
US appeals court denies Trump bid to delay tariff refund lawsuits
A US federal appeals court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's push to delay legal proceedings linked to tariff refunds, allowing the battle to proceed in a lower court.
Trump warns of longer Iran war
President Donald Trump signaled Monday that US strikes on Iran could go much longer than originally predicted, as his administration sought to counter criticism about conflicting messages on the war's goals.
Trump mulls ground troops: latest developments in US-Iran war
President Donald Trump on Monday refused to rule out sending ground troops into Iran, as he warned that the spreading Middle East war unleashed by US-Israeli strikes could last more than a month.
Qatar downs Iran jets as Tehran targets oil and gas in spiralling Gulf crisis
Qatar downed two Iranian bombers and halted LNG production on Monday, as Tehran widened its attacks to hit oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE in a sharply escalating Gulf crisis that has sent prices soaring.
UK PM says US will not use British bases in Cyprus
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday British military bases in Cyprus will not be used by the US in its ongoing war with Iran.
Can Anthropic survive taking on Trump's Pentagon?
In an unprecedented dispute between the US government and a private business, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has declared AI company Anthropic a supply chain risk -- a measure usually reserved for companies from adversary nations, like China's Huawei.
Stranded tourists shelter from missile fire in Dubai
On Dubai's artificial island, empty beaches stand in stark contrast to frantic hotel lobbies, where stranded tourists have taken shelter as they wait for a way home.
Iran war spells danger for global airlines
Air routes closed, airports damaged and hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded: the new war in the Middle East has again highlighted the global aviation sector's vulnerability to geopolitical upheaval.
Trump doesn't rule out sending US troops into Iran
President Donald Trump on Monday said he is not ruling out sending US troops into Iran, while threatening a new, "big wave" of attacks.
'No aborts. Good luck': Key moments in the US war on Iran
After years of US planning and weeks of military buildup, President Donald Trump gave the order for American forces to strike Iran: "Operation Epic Fury is approved. No aborts. Good luck."
Pentagon chief refuses to rule out 'boots on ground' in Iran
The US defense secretary on Monday declined to rule out putting troops on the ground in Iran and indicated the war launched over the weekend could go on for as long as six weeks.
Saudi military raises readiness levels after attacks
Saudi Arabia's military raised its readiness levels after multiple attacks by Iran, a source close to the army told AFP on Monday, while another warned of a possible military response if its oil infrastructure is targeted.
Israel, Iran trade blows across region: latest developments in US-Iran war
Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon on Monday and pressed its attacks on Iran as the fallout from two days of US-Israeli strikes widened, with Iranian counterattacks hitting Gulf states and a British base in Cyprus.
Key Gulf air hubs caught up in Iran conflict
Thriving thanks to their strategic geographical position, strong state backing and leading carriers, huge air hubs in the Gulf oil kingdoms have been shaken by the conflict over Iran.
At least 25 killed at Pakistan's weekend pro-Iran protests
The death toll from Pakistan's violent weekend protests over the killing of Iran's supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes has reached at least 25, according to an AFP tally on Monday.
Israel vows intensified attacks: latest developments in US-Iran war
Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon on Monday and continued attacks on Iran as the fallout from two days of US-Israeli strikes widened, with Iranian counterattacks in Gulf states and a British base in Cyprus.
Indian police clash with pro-Khamenei protesters in Kashmir
Police in Indian-administered Kashmir fired teargas on Monday during clashes with thousands of demonstrators protesting the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for a second day in a row.
Israel targets Hezbollah, Iran: latest developments in US-Iran war
Israel and Hezbollah traded fire on Monday as the fallout from US-Israeli strikes on Iran widened, with attacks in Gulf states and a British base in Cyprus.
At least 25 killed at Pakistan's pro-Iran weekend protests
The death toll from Pakistan's violent weekend protests over the killing of Iran's supreme leader has reached at least 25, according to an AFP tally on Monday.
Israel kills 31 in Lebanon, vows to expand strikes after Hezbollah fire
Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least 31 people on Monday, authorities said, following rocket fire from Tehran-backed militant group Hezbollah after the killing of Iran's supreme leader.
Myanmar grants amnesty to over 7,000 convicted of 'terrorist group' support
Myanmar's military junta granted amnesty on Monday to more than 7,000 prisoners convicted of financing or sheltering a "terrorist group", a designation it has used to outlaw pro-democracy factions opposing its rule.
Somaliland's Israel deal could put Berbera port at risk
Somaliland says its recognition by Israel could be a boon for its Berbera port. But with missiles flying across the region, it could also be a target.
Texas primaries launch midterm battle with Trump agenda at stake
The US primary season launches on Tuesday, setting the stage for midterm elections that could reshape Washington's balance of power -- and determine the trajectory of President Donald Trump's remaining time in office.
How a Syrian refugee chef met Britain's King Charles
Pots clanged and oil sizzled inside the London kitchen of Syrian chef Imad Alarnab, as the former refugee who fled his country's civil war recalled hosting King Charles III.
Iran war spreads across region as Israel strikes Hezbollah
Israel bombarded Lebanon on Monday, expanding conflict across the region after the massive Israel-US attack on Iran that President Donald Trump launched to topple Tehran's ruling clerics.
Argentina's Milei says wants US 'strategic alliance' to be state policy
Argentina President Javier Milei said Sunday that he wants to make the "strategic alliance" with the United States led by ally President Donald Trump a "state policy."
Trump hunkers down after Iran strikes
Hunkered down at his luxury Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, US President Donald Trump kept an unusually low profile after announcing the start of huge military strikes on Iran.
China's leaders gather for key strategy session as challenges grow
China's leaders are set to unveil strategies to confront challenges that include sluggish consumption, a shrinking population and shifting geopolitical landscapes when they gather in Beijing this week for the annual Two Sessions political meeting.