Iranian state media calls for turning fire festival into a symbolic protest by burning figures of Trump and Netanyahu.

Pushback comes as US President Donald Trump says NATO allies should help secure key waterway amid soaring oil prices.

Kenyan foreign minister meets Russian counterpart amid reports that hundreds of Kenyans are fighting in Russia, Ukraine.

Despite degraded launch capabilities, Iran has enough missiles to fire strategically, keep region on edge, say experts.

Qatar foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari accuses Iran of targeting civilian areas as he calls for de-escalation.

Tehran allows a small number of ships from certain countries to pass through waterway.

Quran memorisers in Gaza overcome devastation from war, reciting the holy book as a source of hope and strength.

Rising oil prices amid the US-Israel war on Iran are pushing nations to readjust their energy policies.

New parliament opens for the first time since the 2021 coup after elections that excluded major opposition parties.

Subway schools provide safety as Russian assaults have killed dozens of children in Ukraine's second-largest city.