The European Union has approved new sanctions targeting 19 Iranian officials and entities accused of serious human rights abuses, with the measures awaiting final approval from the Council of the EU

One member of Iran's women's soccer squad who initially sought asylum in Australia has decided to return home, while others who accepted offers are now in Kuala Lumpur, as officials work to ensure their safety and dignity

The International Energy Agency will recommend a record 400M-barrel strategic oil release at 1300 GMT (1500 EE) to stabilize markets disrupted by the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, as Japan and G7 nations coordinate emergency measures

Tehran says it will halt Middle East oil exports if U.S. and Israeli attacks continue, while Donald Trump warns Washington would intensify strikes if tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is blocked

Players who refused to sing Iran’s national anthem during the Asian Cup sought asylum fearing persecution, prompting Australia to grant humanitarian visas and place them under protection

An Iranian ballistic missile entering Turkish airspace was intercepted by NATO defenses in the eastern Mediterranean, according to Turkey’s Defense Ministry, marking the second such incident in a week. Debris fell in southeastern Turkey with no reported casualties

Greek tourism has not yet been hit by the Middle East conflict, but industry leaders are closely monitoring bookings as uncertainty grows. Analysts say Greece could benefit from redirected travel demand, if the crisis ends soon.

Iranian media and clerics say the body responsible for selecting Iran’s top authority has chosen a successor after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, though the decision has yet to be formally announced.

Trump rules out talks as U.S. and Israeli strikes intensify, Iran's president retracts his apology to Gulf neighbors, a blast hits the U.S. embassy in Oslo, and Tehran's clerical body moves closer to naming a new supreme leader.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan makes first public comments since Iranian missile attacks, affirming the UAE’s readiness to protect its people and sovereignty amid ongoing regional conflict.

LPG prices rise for the first time in a year as U.S.-Israeli war on Iran disrupts Middle East supplies, prompting Indian refiners to boost production to avoid shortages

Gasoline prices in Greece have surged amid the Middle East conflict, with average costs approaching €1.79 per liter nationwide and exceeding €2 in several islands due to higher transport costs, limited competition, and local market factors

Tehran says it will suspend strikes on neighbors unless provoked, while U.S.-Israeli attacks continue and over 1,300 Iranian civilians have died, leaving regional tensions and energy markets under pressure