Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa denies telling German Chancellor Friedrich Merz that 80% of Syrian refugees in Germany could return home within three years, calling the figure exaggerated.
Russia is loading a second oil vessel for Cuba, as announced by Energy Minister Sergei Tsiviliov, to aid the Caribbean nation's energy crisis.
Wall Street futures fall after Trump signals more Iran strikes, sparking fears of Middle East escalation and market volatility amid geopolitical tensions.
Russia must cut oil production due to drone attacks shrinking exports, according to exclusive Reuters sources, highlighting unavoidable output reductions.
Eight Muslim-majority countries criticize Israel's new death penalty law, citing human rights concerns and violations of international law.
The Kremlin declares NATO a hostile alliance that sees Russia as its enemy, as stated by spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Russia is recruiting students for its drone forces in Ukraine with large financial packages, as reported by Reuters, aiming to boost military capabilities in the conflict.
Tour guides in Nepal defrauded British and Australian insurers with fake helicopter rescues, investigation reveals. 32 people charged in the widespread scam.
Brazil's Congress passed a law allowing shared custody of pets in divorces, highlighting pets' growing status as family members.
Russia expresses readiness to mediate in the Iran conflict, as reported by Reuters, emphasizing its diplomatic role in the region.
Iran accuses the US and Israel of genocide for deliberately targeting over 600 schools, including one in Minab that killed 160 children. The UN failed to condemn the attacks.
Gazprom reports a Ukrainian attack on the TurkStream pipeline, critical infrastructure for gas exports to Turkey, according to an official statement.
A magnitude 5 quake in California and a 7.4 in Indonesia, with one death, highlight global seismic risks and emergency response challenges.
NASA's Artemis II mission blasted off and is orbiting Earth before heading to the Moon, with the BBC science editor expressing awe.
Iran's army chief instructs commanders to prepare for any attack, state media reports, amid regional tensions and security concerns.
Pakistan announces talks with Afghanistan to resolve the conflict, per Reuters, aiming to stabilize the border region through diplomatic efforts.
Trump's Iran speech dashes hopes for a swift conflict end, driving up oil prices and fueling market uncertainty worldwide.
Trump frames war as investment in future, but omits key details, sparking market uncertainty and surging oil prices amid prolonged conflict.
Trump defends Iran war as future security investment, while analysts question omissions and markets react with risk-off sentiment to ongoing threats.
Trump defends the Iran war as an investment in America's future, while markets react and questions arise over his strategic goals and omissions.