Donald Trump said he is the one keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed, not Iran.
US Treasury Department accuses Kok An and associates of using political influence to protect network of fraud centres.
Several Iranian officials share same message, emphasising what they call the 'iron unity of the nation and government'.
Real Madrid could close gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to six points on Friday, three weeks shy of a Clasico meeting.
From protests to quiet resistance, dissent is rising inside the United States military over the US-Israel war on Iran.
Lawmakers have accused the Trump administration of using heavy redactions to protect powerful figures tied to Epstein.
Republicans take first step, but long road remains to break impasse over funding Donald Trump's immigration enforcement.
Police chief Fannie Masemola suspended as President Cyril Ramaphosa faces pressure to tackle corruption ahead of polls.
Lebanon remains divided over the best way to end the conflict with Israel, with some backing Hezbollah's armed response.
Drought, failed rains, and conflict drive 6.5 million Somalis into hunger; children face acute malnutrition risks.