GCC heads gather in Jeddah to coordinate a response after months of missile and drone strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure, amid criticism of the bloc’s handling of the crisis and uncertainty over a lasting ceasefire.

A passenger on a transcontinental Delta flight gave birth to a baby girl shortly before landing in Portland, with assistance from crew members and medically trained passengers, prompting an emergency priority landing

On a high-profile state visit, the British monarch seeks to reinforce transatlantic ties despite tensions over Iran, NATO and the Falklands, with a message focused on shared values and cooperation

Two vessels — a superyacht linked to a sanctioned Putin ally and a loaded LNG tanker — appear to have cleared the Strait of Hormuz, the first signs of movement through a waterway that has been largely shut for two months.

Tehran signals closer military cooperation with Asian allies following its recent war with the United States and Israel, as ceasefire talks stall and regional tensions remain unresolved

Washington insists nuclear issues must be addressed immediately, while Tehran seeks a phased approach amid rising oil prices and strained global shipping routes.

More than 90 countries issued a joint statement at the United Nations urging maritime security and stability amid rising tensions in the vital shipping corridor

Iran's FM Araghchi blamed Washington for the collapse of Pakistan talks, while Trump said Tehran can call if it wants a deal. Pakistani officials say remote negotiations continue, but no in-person meeting is planned anytime soon

As Britain faces tensions with Washington over Iran and the lingering Epstein scandal, King Charles visits the US to mark American independence's 250th anniversary, a symbolic but carefully limited diplomatic gesture, experts say

Over 70 competitors from 15 countries gathered in De Panne, Belgium, for the 6th European Seagull Screeching Championship, a pub contest where contestants are judged on how convincingly they can imitate a seagull's cry

Tehran has proposed to the US a deal focused on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending the war, while deferring nuclear talks to a later stage. The White House received the proposal but has not committed to engaging with it

A global report highlights the growing toll of workplace stress, insecurity, and harassment, warning that modern work trends could further worsen health risks without urgent action.

At a business forum in Athens, the French president praised Greece’s post-crisis recovery and deepening economic ties with France, while both leaders highlighted a strategic partnership they say can serve as a blueprint for Europe’s future competitiveness and unity.

The French president marked his Athens visit with symbolic social media messages referencing unity and cooperation, following a joint visit to the Greek frigate “Kimon” with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis

The Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute between Britain and Argentina remains unresolved decades after war, and is now being referenced in wider geopolitical tensions involving the United States and NATO allies.

The world’s largest condom maker says global supply disruptions linked to the Iran war are driving higher costs and shortages, forcing price increases and slowing deliveries worldwide

The French president’s two-day trip to Athens highlights deepening defense, economic and digital cooperation between the two countries, with new agreements expected to expand their strategic partnership across multiple sectors

Greece’s debt is set to fall sharply while Italy’s rises slightly, marking a historic shift after years in which Athens held the highest debt burden in the euro area.

The four Mediterranean EU states agreed on closer coordination to manage potential migration pressures linked to Middle East instability, stressing border protection, legal compliance and stronger European cooperation to prevent a repeat of past crises

Moscow says hosting French nuclear-capable aircraft would make European countries potential targets, escalating tensions over NATO’s expanding nuclear posture.