Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Iran’s new supreme leader, pledging Russia’s “unwavering support” as Tehran faces an escalating regional conflict. The leadership transition followed the death of Ali...

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday called for closer cooperation with China, while urging fairer trade rules and asking Beijing to use its influence to help end the war in Ukraine. Merz, on his first trip to China since taking office in May last year, met...

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UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan delivered an emotional message of reassurance and unity after visiting people injured during recent regional tensions, urging residents to forgive any shortcomings while pledging that the country will defend itself and protect...

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US President Donald Trump said he does not “know enough” about reports that a Tomahawk cruise missile may have struck a school in Iran. His remarks came after a reporter questioned how Iran could have used the missile when it is widely known to be operated by the US...

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At least nine people, including two children, were killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, according to regional authorities. Rescue teams recovered several bodies from the rubble of a residential apartment building that was hit by a...

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An Indian-origin British surgeon has successfully carried out the United Kingdom’s first long-distance robotic surgery, operating on a patient located more than 2,400 kilometres away. Professor Prokar Dasgupta, a London-based urological surgeon, led the landmark...

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