Greece’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN said the Montreux Convention regarding the regime of the straits is the sole international legal instrument governing navigation through the Dardanelles, the Sea of Marmara and the Bosporus

Ukrainian forces are scaling up interceptor drone operations to counter Russia’s Shahed drone attacks, aiming for a 95% interception rate as both sides rapidly adapt technology in an escalating low-cost aerial war

When Trump lands in Beijing next month, Xi has one priority: Taiwan. China wants the U.S. to shift its stance on independence, a small wording change with massive consequences for 23 million Taiwanese who have no seat at the table

A ship carrying grain Ukraine says Russia stole from occupied territory is anchored off Haifa and now both Kyiv and Brussels are threatening sanctions against Israel for allowing it

The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its international commitments following its withdrawal from OPEC+, amid growing regional tensions and a broader review of its strategic partnerships, though officials rule out further exits

Limited-edition documents marking the 250th anniversary of independence will include the president’s image, as part of a broader push to attach his name and likeness to official government initiatives.

Romanian lawmakers have cleared major EU-funded defense deals under the bloc’s SAFE program, aimed at boosting military capacity and infrastructure as regional security concerns persist along the Ukraine border and Black Sea.

A new post by Trump features an image of himself holding a gun in front of a backdrop of explosions, alongside the message "NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!" as nuclear negotiations with Iran remain deadlocked and a U.S. naval blockade continues to squeeze the Iranian economy.

The first U.S. pope says issues of inequality and justice should take precedence over sexual ethics, suggesting a reordering of priorities within the Catholic Church and drawing praise from LGBTQ Catholic advocates and theologians.

Shipping delays and rising costs linked to the Iran conflict are worsening food shortages in drought-hit Somalia, forcing aid groups to ration supplies for severely malnourished children.

UAE announced Tuesday it will leave OPEC effective May 1, ending a membership dating to 1967, as tensions with Saudi Arabia mount and the Emirates chafes under production restrictions

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