US says it has agreed to 'stand down' after exchange of strikes with Iran

Iran says held first meeting with Oman on managing Hormuz

Both Iran and Oman say they hold sovereignty over the waterway, a vital route for Gulf energy exports that Tehran blockaded during the war

Russia pounds on the gates of Ukraine's 'fortress belt'

Fighting has begun to seep into the city itself. Small groups of Russian soldiers are attempting to infiltrate its outskirts, senior Ukrainian commanders said last week, suggesting close-quarters assaults could follow

Pakistani strikes kill 36 civilians, wound 163: Afghan govt

UK's likely next leader Burnham to unveil plan to shift power from London

Burnham, who returned to Westminster earlier this month after winning a parliamentary seat, is currently the only declared candidate to take over from Starmer and could be installed in Downing Street within weeks

Camel racing in Australia turns tiny outback town Into desert arena

The thing about camel racing is that it sounds like a joke until you arrive and discover that everyone involved is taking it very seriously — especially the camels

Asian markets mixed in choppy trade as AI doubts, Iran tensions cloud outlook

The MSCI EM Asia gauge was largely unchanged, hovering near two-week lows, while an index tracking ASEAN stocks advanced 0.4% after hitting a two-week low in the previous session

UK scraps plans to replace destroyers with focus on drone warships

The Royal Navy's six Type 45 destroyers are due to be retired by the end of 2038, and original plans envisioned them being replaced by a next-generation Type 83 class

Africa CDC, WHO launch unified platform to support Africa's Ebola response

The Africa CDC said the newly launched IMST establishes a unified operational platform to strengthen Africa's capacity to prepare for, coordinate and respond to public health emergencies