Oil prices jump and shares fall as conflict escalates
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
Michael B Jordan upends Oscars race as Sinners wins big at Actor Awards
The US star’s best actor win for Sinners leaves the Oscars race too close to call.
Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa’s lawless Sahel region
Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in
Could Kim’s teen daughter become North Korea’s next leader?
Kim Jue Ae is becoming more visible alongside her father, but much about her remains a mystery.
Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
Iran’s attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian
Iran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108
There is no confirmation by the US or Israel of the strike on the school located near elite military troops.
Ayatollah Khamenei’s iron grip on power in Iran comes to an end
Iranian state TV confirms the supreme leader has been killed on the first day of massive US and Israeli air
Where have Nepal’s ‘nepo kids’ gone as corruption takes centre stage in election?
The excess of politicians’ children was front and centre of the anger that drove protests that toppled the government last
Luxury Dubai hotel hit as Iran launches retaliatory strikes across region
Smoke and flames rose from Dubai’s Fairmont The Palm hotel as civilian targets came under fire along with the US
What we know about the joint US-Israel attack on Iran
Iran has retaliated with a missile barrage towards Israel, while explosions have been heard in Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and