Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.

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Under drone fire, exiled Kurds wait to confront Iranian regime

A group of fighters based in Iraq say they are "ready to go home", as they face drone attacks from Tehran.

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Los Angeles asks for investigation into LA28 Olympics chief over Epstein ties

The LA city council voted unanimously for an investigation into LA28 chief Casey Wasserman over his Epstein ties.

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Mission accomplished? The 2003 boast that haunts today's Iran conflict

The echoes between the conflicts are certainly there but there are also profound differences.

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Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician

Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.

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'I just want to be able to sleep': Attacks in Iran rock cities and cut power

Iranians in Tehran and Karaj tell the BBC they are exhausted and struggling to sleep after 10 days of Israeli and US attacks.

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Madagascar military leader sacks cabinet in surprise move

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

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