Economic sanctions against Iran and Russia have failed to achieve regime change while devastating educated middle classes and harming Western economies like Britain's, according to analysis.
Intense diplomatic efforts are underway to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, as regional tensions escalate with Iran's involvement and US mediation attempts.
Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial vessels during the Lebanon ceasefire, with global reactions from Trump and Starmer amid oil supply concerns.
Donald Trump declares he's close to ending his tenth conflict after Israel and Lebanon agree to a 10-day ceasefire, a first step toward peace in the unpopular Iran war.
Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, has sharply criticized world leaders he calls 'tyrants' for spending billions on war, escalating his week-long dispute with the White House over the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Pope Leo criticizes leaders spending billions on wars during Cameroon visit, escalating his public feud with President Trump over AI images and policy disputes.
Pope Leo XIV emphasizes dialogue and healing during a flight to Cameroon, responding indirectly to recent insults from Donald Trump and JD Vance over the Iran war stance.
Analysis reveals America's loosening grip on global affairs, with emerging powers reshaping international dynamics and challenging traditional dominance.
Marwan Barghouti, often called Palestine's Nelson Mandela, has suffered three attacks in recent weeks in Israeli prisons, including an assault where guards set a dog on him, his lawyer reports.
International donors pledged over £1 billion at a Berlin conference to address Sudan's humanitarian crisis, where 34 million people need aid, but ceasefire prospects remain bleak.
Donald Trump must demonstrate that any new Iran nuclear agreement surpasses both the 2015 Obama deal and pre-war Geneva terms, facing major political and diplomatic obstacles in Islamabad talks.
The United States and Iran are engaged in indirect negotiations to extend a two-week ceasefire beyond its April 22 expiry, with Pakistan mediating. White House officials express optimism while regional tensions persist.
Journalist Will Coldwell details the harrowing story of Albert Douglas, a British businessman imprisoned in Dubai, his alleged torture, and his family's relentless efforts to bring him home.
Donald Trump reveals Israel and Lebanon will hold diplomatic talks for the first time in 34 years, as the US tightens sanctions on Iran and pushes for regional ceasefire agreements.
The Foreign Office faces backlash for installing a 19th-century painting depicting a Royal Navy attack on Lagos at the British embassy in Nigeria, with critics calling it a celebration of colonial violence.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves argues de-escalating Middle East conflict is crucial for UK growth as IMF projects tax burden rising faster than any other nation.
Israel's ambassador to Germany has condemned Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's tirade against Chancellor Friedrich Merz, calling it a distortion of Holocaust memory amid tensions over West Bank settlements.
The United States has initiated a naval blockade targeting ships using Iranian ports, aiming to pressure Tehran's oil-dependent economy. Despite the sanctions, several Iran-linked tankers have navigated the Strait of Hormuz, defying the measures following
Donald Trump accuses Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of lacking courage for not supporting US attacks on Iran, as Italy suspends its defense agreement with Israel amid domestic pressure.
Shopkeepers near the Vatican and visitors to St. Peter's Square express solidarity with Pope Leo after Donald Trump's criticism, highlighting a diplomatic rupture over Middle East policy.
As Sudan's conflict enters its fourth year, the humanitarian crisis worsens with millions displaced and facing famine. International efforts falter while foreign powers like the UAE are accused of fueling the violence.
Britain announces increased humanitarian funding at Berlin conference on Sudan's war anniversary, as 19 million face acute hunger and ceasefire hopes remain dim.
Former President Donald Trump suggests US-Iran peace negotiations could restart in Islamabad within two days, praising Pakistan's army chief as mediator amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
President Trump suggests US-Iran peace talks could resume within days in Islamabad, praising Pakistan's army chief as mediator while tensions simmer over a fragile ceasefire and port blockade.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum adopts a tougher stance against Trump administration policies following multiple deaths of Mexican citizens in ICE custody and disputes over Cuba energy sanctions.
European Commissioner Marta Kos says Viktor Orbán's defeat could help release blocked funds for Ukraine and boost its EU accession, amid new UK support and US sanctions relief.
Analysis reveals China may benefit diplomatically from the US-Iran conflict, but risks to energy security and economic stability loom large, threatening Beijing's strategic plans.
South Africa appoints former apartheid government negotiator Roelf Meyer as ambassador to the United States in a bid to mend strained diplomatic relations amid tensions over false genocide claims.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer's spokesman refused to confirm if the PM still 'likes and respects' Donald Trump after the US president criticized the UK's stance on Iran and questioned the special relationship.
An Iranian Embassy shared an AI-generated video depicting Jesus throwing Donald Trump into hell, escalating tensions after Trump posted an image of himself as a Messianic figure.