Photos of the escalating Israel-Iran conflict
The two regional rivals exchange more deadly attacks as open hostilities extend into a fourth day.
World on the cusp of a new nuclear arms race, says SIPRI
The nine nuclear-armed states are building bigger bombs and longer-range delivery systems as the world loses stability.
Little sign of restraint as Israel and Iran continue to swap deadly strikes
Defiant rhetoric suggests little prospect of pull back in hostilities as wider fears of a wider regional conflict rise.
‘Horrifying’: UN slams Israeli actions in Gaza as more aid seekers killed
UN rights chief says Israel's warfare methods 'inflicting horrifying, unconscionable suffering on Palestinians'.
UN cuts global aid plan as funding plummets
'Brutal funding cuts leave brutal choices,' says aid chief, as humanitarian appeal slashes and priorities refocused.
Wagner vs Africa Corps: The future of Russian paramilitaries in Mali
As mercenaries leave Mali, experts say remaining Kremlin-controlled Africa Corps is more than just 'Wagner rebranded'.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,208
Here are the key events on day 1,208 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Why India refused to join SCO condemnation of Israel’s attacks on Iran
India broke with the rest of the group, led by Russia and China, in a balancing act. What were New Delhi's compulsions?
Suspect in Minnesota lawmakers shooting, Vance Boelter, captured
US police arrest 57-year-old suspect over attack on two Democratic lawmakers and their spouses.
Who are Iran’s new top military leaders after Israel’s assassinations?
Iran has been forced to replace several military leaders, including the head of the army and the IRGC.