Former President Donald Trump labels NATO a 'paper tiger' as discussions arise over potential US exit from the alliance amidst tensions regarding Iran.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cautions that the economic repercussions of the Iran conflict will persist for months, urging Australians to conserve fuel.

A Russian oil tanker has arrived in Cuba, ending a fuel blockade as the island faces significant energy shortages and humanitarian challenges.

Eight Indians have died and one is missing as West Asia conflict escalates, with evacuations and travel disruptions affecting thousands, officials say.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth signals possible escalation in Iran conflict after Gulf visit, as talks continue and tensions rise in West Asia.

Israel's Parliament has passed a law establishing the death penalty as a standard sentence for lethal acts committed by Palestinians, drawing international condemnation.

US President Donald Trump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants if no agreement is reached, sparking legal concerns over collective punishment.

US President Donald Trump indicates advancements in negotiations with Iran while tensions rise in the region following military strikes.

Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei thanks Iraq for support as questions about his health persist following claims about his condition by US President Trump.

An Indian national has died in an Iranian attack in Kuwait, raising the toll in the ongoing West Asia conflict to eight Indian fatalities.

Iran’s Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warns of continued resistance against US military actions, asserting no surrender in the ongoing conflict.

K.P. Sharma Oli, former Prime Minister of Nepal, has been remanded in custody for five days as nationwide protests emerge over recent arrests.

Diplomatic discussions in Islamabad aim to address the ongoing conflict involving Iran as key regional players convene in Pakistan for critical negotiations.

Iran names two US Navy officers for a missile strike on a school in Minab, resulting in high casualties, amid growing tensions in the region.

An Israeli airstrike in Lebanon has claimed the lives of three journalists amid escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

G7 foreign ministers meet in France as Iran war escalates, with focus on Strait of Hormuz disruption, global energy risks and calls for de-escalation.

Iran's Foreign Minister accuses the US of a calculated attack on an elementary school, leading to over 170 casualties amid escalating tensions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyk announces a new defence agreement with Saudi Arabia focusing on drone technology and cooperation.

The Kremlin refutes claims of drone shipments to Iran, citing misinformation as tensions escalate in the Middle East amidst military engagements.

Iran permits India, China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan to transit the Strait of Hormuz amid rising global energy concerns.

US President Donald Trump confirms May meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping after postponing the visit due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.

Nicolas Maduro, facing drug trafficking charges in the US, is set to return to court for the first time since his January arraignment.

US President Donald Trump reports that Iran has allowed ten oil tankers to pass as a show of goodwill in ongoing diplomatic discussions.

Two fatalities reported after ballistic missile debris lands in Abu Dhabi, escalating tensions in the region amid Iran, US, and Israel conflicts.

Iran expresses disapproval of a US ceasefire plan, as tensions rise amid ongoing military actions. Potential talks could begin this weekend.