AfD landslide in Saxony-Anhalt piles pressure on Germany’s Merz government
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won a landslide victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, taking 43.8% of the vote…
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Iran’s parliament speaker warns of strikes on U.S. energy firms after tankers disabled
Iran's parliament speaker has warned of strikes on U.S. energy companies near the Strait of Hormuz, days after U.S. forces…
Israeli strikes kill 11 in Lebanon as Hormuz shipping tightens under Iran pressure
Israeli strikes on a residential building in southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people on Monday, extending a conflict that…
US pushes UN Security Council referral for Iran over blocked nuclear inspections
The United States, Britain, France, and Germany are pushing the IAEA's Board of Governors to refer Iran to the UN…
Qatar brokers Iran-US talks as Iran nears Hormuz shipping deal and warns Seoul
A Qatari delegation visited Iran on Sunday to mediate US-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran says talks…
