The United States is prepared to resume strikes on Iran if negotiations fail to produce a deal, Defence Secretary Pete…
Hegseth urges Asian allies to raise defence spending to 3.5% of GDP, warns on China
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies on Saturday to significantly increase military spending and warned of “rightful alarm”…
Greek national charged with spying on Iran International journalist in UK
British police have charged a Greek national with assisting a foreign intelligence service, believed to be Iran’s, over the targeting…
Romania says Russian drone hit apartment block, NATO vows to defend alliance territory
NATO accused Moscow on Friday of reckless behaviour and pledged to “defend every inch of Allied territory” after Romania said…
On average 11 children killed or injured every 24 hours in past week in Lebanon, says UN children’s agency
An average of 11 children have been killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon in the last week, as…
EU warns China trade ties unsustainable as bloc moves to protect European industry
The European Commission warned on Friday that its trade and investment relationship with China is unsustainable and requires a more…
France asks prosecutor to investigate treatment of its nationals on Gaza flotilla
France has asked for the public prosecutor to investigate the treatment of French nationals who were part of a recent…
On this day: Thirty-nine people were crushed to death in the Heysel stadium disaster in 1985
Following are some of the major events to have occurred on May 29: 1931 – Michele Schirru executed for plotting…
US and Iran reach provisional Hormuz deal and ceasefire extension, sources say, pending approval
The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and lift restrictions on…
UN human rights office calls for tougher regulation of online platforms to protect children
The United Nations Human Rights Office called on Friday for stronger government regulation and oversight of online platforms to better…