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.

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.

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.

The fallout from the conflict has evolved into a global risk, affecting energy markets, supply chains and national economies alike

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

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

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

An internal U.S. memo outlines potential steps to pressure allies, including suspending Spain from NATO roles, amid frustration over limited European support during the Iran conflict.

Arabica hits two-week high as Middle East tensions, rising fuel costs, and weather risks in Brazil tighten global supply

As the war with Iran reshapes the balance of power in the Middle East, a quieter shift is taking hold in Washington.

The attack caused significant damage to the ship’s bridge, according to reports

A container ship with Greek interests was struck in the Persian Gulf after reportedly being fired upon by a Revolutionary Guard vessel, raising fresh concerns over maritime security in one of the world’s most sensitive shipping routes.

Attention now turns to whether Donald Trump will follow through on threats to launch a new wave of strikes against Iran, or whether a last-minute extension may be reached

Islamabad signals confidence Tehran will join negotiations as Gulf states warn that growing focus on the Strait of Hormuz risks sidelining broader security concerns and entrenching Iran’s regional leverage