A total 11 out of 15 members supported resolution, which was already watered down to evade vetoes.

The International Organization for Migration laments one of the deadliest starts to a year since record keeping began.

Escalation by Donald Trump is likely to be met with more Iranian attacks, further destabilising region, experts say.

The US is 'not looking for a massive confrontation', Greer says, adding the two countries have a stable relationship.

Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris were freed in November after more than three years at Evin prison.

The armed group Kataib Hezbollah said that it would free Kittleson on the condition that she leave Iraq immediately.

Kabul's foreign minister expresses hope that minor interpretations will not hinder progress.

British PM Keir Starmer said it was concerning that London's Wireless Festival had booked West in the first place.

Backchannel talks gain pace as Pakistan mediates and Iran seeks indirect engagement through US vice president.

Evacuations will remain suspended until further notice, WHO says, adding that the incident is under investigation.