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Between the formal Japanese surrender to the US on the deck of the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay in 1945 and the chaotic fall of Saigon in April 1975, with the last US Marine dangling from the final departing helicopter, lies a vast expanse.
Workers remove debris at Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology complex that Iranian authorities say was hit early Monday by a U.S.-Israeli strike, in Tehran, Iran, Monday, April 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)
First lady had called for a public hearing for survivors but a group of those affected say they have ‘done their part’ and reiterate calls for Pam Bondi to be questioned
Israel has launched more than 50 strikes across Lebanon in the past 24 hours, raising fears that the escalating violence could unravel the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, reigniting a broader regional conflict.
A total of 125,630 civilian units have been hit across the country in US-Israeli attacks on Iran, Irna news agency reported, citing the Iranian Red Crescent Society.
Residents of Tehran face Pakistan-hosted talks with scepticism and anger, caught between a repressive regime and Trump’s threats
Residents of Tehran face Pakistan-hosted talks with scepticism and anger, caught between a repressive regime and Trump’s threats
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The six GCC nations worry that the US will prioritise Tehran’s needs and leave the Gulf monarchies vulnerable to Iranian retaliation
The six GCC nations worry that the US will prioritise Tehran’s needs and leave the Gulf monarchies vulnerable to Iranian retaliation
Democratic representative Yassamin Ansari says the war has only more deeply entrenched the Iranian regime
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The price of silence from western politicians and media outlets over Israel’s actions in Palestine is now being paid by Iranian and Lebanese civilians
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Israel is lifting its state of emergency given that the Iran ceasefire appears to be holding, and with that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s long-running corruption trial will resume in the coming days, according to Reuters.
Spain's foreign minister said on Friday that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart and urged him to negotiate "in good faith" during talks with the United States in Islamabad.
Major shipping companies, including Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, were severely affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. © Mitsui O.S.K. Lines
A ceasefire has been in place between Israel and Hamas since October 10, but deadly attacks have continued and limited aid is entering
A ceasefire has been in place between Israel and Hamas since October 10, but deadly attacks have continued and limited aid is entering
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I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Force…
Truck drivers in China have been nervously watching diesel prices as they keep climbing. Since the war in Iran started, fuel prices have jumped around 26 percent, hitting about $4.60 per gallon. So drivers have been scrambling to fill up, especially China’s 38 million long-haul truckers. Many of them have a tight bu…
The Gulf states have emerged much weaker than Iran from the Middle East conflict, leading US academic Jeffrey Sachs has said.
The Gulf states have emerged much weaker than Iran from the Middle East conflict, leading US academic Jeffrey Sachs has said.
Lebanon is facing a food security crisis as the Iran war disrupts supplies of goods inside the country, the United Nations World Food Programme said on Friday.
President Trump lashed out at Iran’s handling of the Strait of Hormuz since the two-week cease-fire came into force – claiming “That is not the agreement we have!”
A new report by Spain's tourism alliance predicts that more international visitors will choose Spain this year due to concerns over travelling to or via the Middle East, even though the Iran conflict is set to make the cost of Spanish holidays higher.
Oil extended gains for a second day on Friday after attacks by Iran led to a reduction in Saudi Arabia’s production capacity, but prices are heading towards a weekly loss following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the US and Tehran.
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The State Prosecutor's Office filed an indictment against Moshe Lachovitz, a 21-year-old resident of Jerusalem, for contacting a foreign agent and collecting intelligence for Iran.
Spain's foreign minister said on Friday that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart and urged him to negotiate in good faith during talks with the United States in Islamabad.
Prime minister explicitly blames US president for British consumers’ higher bills as he concludes tour of Gulf states
Cyber attacks linked to Iran have evolved from short-lived disruptive campaigns into broader and more complex threats across the Gulf.
BEIJING — China's ties with countries such as Iran and Russia have raised expectations of a bigger diplomatic role, but Beijing remains focused on protecting its own domestic interests, including global exports.
Dozens of Palestinians gathered Thursday morning at Al-Aqsa hospital in central Gaza to bid a final farewell to Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Wishah, who was killed in an Israeli drone strike the day before.
Jerusalem/Cairo/London: US President Donald Trump has demanded Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz, raising pressure on Tehran before talks to turn a fragile ceasefire into lasting peace.
SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac said Friday the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz still remains largely blocked despite a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, pledging that South Korea would continue to seek alternative shipping lanes.
A mixed bag. That is the best way to understand the way the war with Iran ended in a tenuous ceasefire on Wednesday.
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau summoned Iraqi Ambassador Nizar Khirullah on Thursday after a drone struck a major US diplomatic facility in Baghdad, the US State Department said in a statement.
Milad telecommunication tower is seen during a cloudy sunset in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
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All bank branches across Iran will be fully operational starting from Saturday, IRNA news agency reported, citing the Bank Coordination Council.
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Familias desplazadas extienden las manos mientras esperan a recibir donativos de alimentos en un campamento después de huir de los bombardeos israelíes en el sur de Líbano, el jueves 9 de abril de 2026, en Beirut. (AP Foto/Emilio Morenatti)
The war in Iran could drive up the cost of constructing a new suburban home by 10 per cent or $50,000, with clear signs that building suppliers are already being forced to push up prices.
Seoul shares closed higher Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investor sentiment improved on optimism over upcoming US-Iran negotiations following a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East. The Korean won strengthened against the US dollar.
Thousands of Iranians rallied Thursday in a tribute to former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, assassinatedon the first day of the war with the United States and Israel, expressing criticism of talks expected in Pakistan this week.
SEOUL, April 10 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares closed higher Friday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as investor sentiment improved on optimism over upcoming U.S.-Iran negotiations following a two-week ceasefire in the Middle East. The Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar.
US President Donald Trump insulted four far Right influencers, claiming that Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones all "think it is wonderful for Iran... to have a nuclear weapon" because they are "stupid people" and have "low IQs" in a Truth Social post on Thursday night.