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MAJOR SETBACK FOR US AS REPORTS SAY IRAN SHOOTS DOWN AMERICAN JET

Iran downs American jet, pilot reportedly recovered by US

According to US media, the plane was an F-15E fighter, which is crewed by a pilot and a weapons-systems officer in the back seat.

Iran trades strikes with US and Israel as Middle East war deepens

Overnight drone attacks hit Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain amid war in Mideast

Iran downs American jet, pilot reportedly recovered by US

According to US media, the plane was an F-15E fighter, which is crewed by a pilot and a weapons-systems officer in the back seat.

Iran trades strikes with US and Israel as Middle East war deepens

Overnight drone attacks hit Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain amid war in Mideast

Iran downs American jet, pilot reportedly recovered by US

Iran downs American jet, pilot reportedly recovered by US

Trump renews claim US could seize Strait of Hormuz given more time

Trump renews claim US could seize Strait of Hormuz given more time

Trump renews claim US could seize Strait of Hormuz given more time

Did Iran shoot down a US F-35 fighter jet?

Did Iran shoot down a US F-35 fighter jet?

Did Iran shoot down a US F-35 fighter jet?

Over 100 international experts warn US strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes

Over 100 international experts warn US strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes

Over 100 international experts warn US strikes on Iran may amount to war crimes

Trump vows to target more Iranian infrastructure as countries seek to open Hormuz

Escalating rhetoric by the US rattles markets and raises fears over energy flows as countries push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

WHO reports over 20 strikes on Iran health facilities since early March amid Israeli-US attacks

Health infrastructure in Iran has suffered significant damage during the Israel-US war on Iran, with the WHO confirming multiple incidents affecting hospitals, staff and treatment.

Pakistan fuel prices surge 54 pct as Middle East war drives oil shock

Rising global oil prices force Pakistan to increase fuel costs sharply, worsening inflation and raising pressure on commuters and low-income households.

Food prices surge amid higher energy, fertiliser costs due to Middle East war: UN food agency

FAO warns that a continued Middle East war may disrupt global food supply, push commodity prices higher, and create lasting uncertainty for farmers and markets worldwide.

Day 35 of US-Israeli war on Iran

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Day 35 of US-Israeli war on Iran

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WHO reports over 20 attacks on health care in Iran since early March

Here are the latest events in the US-Israeli war on Iran:

Second US Air Force plane crashed in Persian Gulf region: report

Tehran rejected 48-hour ceasefire proposal from US: Iranian media

One dead after fire at UAE gas site from intercepted attack

WHO raises alarm over US-Israeli attacks on Iranian health facilities

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Who controls the Strait of Hormuz? Iran’s toll plan could reshape global maritime order

Who controls the Strait of Hormuz? Iran’s toll plan could reshape global maritime order

Who controls the Strait of Hormuz? Iran’s toll plan could reshape global maritime order

As Iran cites wartime conditions to justify a potential toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, experts say a major test of maritime law and the global order is unfolding.

Myanmar's former military junta chief elected president by parliament

Myanmar's former military junta chief elected president by parliament

Myanmar's former military junta chief elected president by parliament

Trump orders new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, metals

Trump orders new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, metals

Trump orders new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, metals

China joins growing voices criticising Israel's death penalty law that targets Palestinians

Beijing urged Israel to avoid escalation, ensure legal principles, and protect Palestinian rights.

US Muslim groups call for release of Palestinian-American community leader detained by ICE

International groups urge EU to act against Israel's death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners

China joins growing voices criticising Israel's death penalty law that targets Palestinians

China joins growing voices criticising Israel's death penalty law that targets Palestinians

Women, child among dead in suicide bombing near Pakistan police station

Security forces fired on a suicide bomber in Bannu as the car detonated, killing five and injuring others nearby.

Women, child among dead in suicide bombing near Pakistan police station

Women, child among dead in suicide bombing near Pakistan police station

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Israel has displaced 6 million people in the Middle East

Israel has displaced 6 million people in the Middle East

How US–Israeli war on Iran cripples global food supply

How US–Israeli war on Iran cripples global food supply

The transatlantic slave trade, explained

The transatlantic slave trade, explained

US urges citizens to leave Lebanon, citing 'volatile' security situation

US citizens who choose to remain should prepare "contingency plans" and be ready to shelter in place if the situation deteriorates further, says the US Embassy in Beirut.

US urges citizens to leave Lebanon, citing 'volatile' security situation

US urges citizens to leave Lebanon, citing 'volatile' security situation

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'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

It has once again become clear that the United States, the United Kingdom and other European states feel no remorse for their historical role in the global slave trade, nor intend to apologise for it.

Iran war lays bare Asia’s energy risks and fragile Pacific alliances

A numbers game in the sky: Iran’s missile waves are testing defence limits

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Beyond the crises: Türkiye is redefining the global narrative

By Ahmed Bin Qasim

My mother Asiya Andrabi was punished for refusing to accept India’s rule over Kashmiris

'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

It has once again become clear that the United States, the United Kingdom and other European states feel no remorse for their historical role in the global slave trade, nor intend to apologise for it.

'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

Iran war lays bare Asia’s energy risks and fragile Pacific alliances

A numbers game in the sky: Iran’s missile waves are testing defence limits

By Prof. Burhanettin Duran

Beyond the crises: Türkiye is redefining the global narrative

By Ahmed Bin Qasim

My mother Asiya Andrabi was punished for refusing to accept India’s rule over Kashmiris

‘Chronic dissenters’: Why Türkiye’s growing NATO role is making Israel nervous?

The Zionist state has escalated tensions across the Middle East, from Gaza to Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and most lately Iran. It is also actively trying to impede Ankara’s peaceful efforts as a NATO state.

‘Chronic dissenters’: Why Türkiye’s growing NATO role is making Israel nervous?

‘Chronic dissenters’: Why Türkiye’s growing NATO role is making Israel nervous?

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed that the company is engaging with defence companies, Rafael being one of them.

Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed that the company is engaging with defence companies, Rafael being one of them.

Volkswagen's Israel deal mirrors its darkest chapter with Nazi Germany

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Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has confirmed that the company is engaging with defence companies, Rafael being one of them. / TRT World

People stand amidst the debris of damaged houses following a recent earthquake in Marmul district

People stand amidst the debris of damaged houses following a recent earthquake in Marmul district

Deadly earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in Pakistan

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File photo:People stand amidst the debris of damaged houses following last year's earthquake in Marmul district. / Reuters

As a result of the US and Israel targeting a compound the Shahid Mutahhari Hospital in Tehran has been rendered unusable.

As a result of the US and Israel targeting a compound the Shahid Mutahhari Hospital in Tehran has been rendered unusable.

WHO raises alarm over US-Israeli attacks on Iranian health facilities

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As a result of the US and Israel targeting a compound the Shahid Mutahhari Hospital in Tehran has been rendered unusable. / AA

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Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Iran war, energy fears

Giorgia Meloni visits Gulf states to back regional allies and secure energy supplies amid Iran-linked disruptions.

Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Iran war, energy fears

Italy's Meloni visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE amid Iran war, energy fears

Emirates Global Aluminium projects year‑long recovery to full production after attack

Concerns about the impact on supply of the conflict in the Middle East led to the biggest monthly rise in nearly two years in the price of aluminium in March.

Emirates Global Aluminium projects year‑long recovery to full production after attack

Emirates Global Aluminium projects year‑long recovery to full production after attack

Erdogan to Putin: Türkiye opposes attacks on Iran, Black Sea instability

Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in a phone call with the Russian president, highlights aggressive policies by Israel and warns that steps undermining Jerusalem’s status cannot be allowed.

Erdogan to Putin: Türkiye opposes attacks on Iran, Black Sea instability

Erdogan to Putin: Türkiye opposes attacks on Iran, Black Sea instability

Macron warns against opening 'Pandora's box' on Iran, mulls peaceful means to open Hormuz

The French president denounces countries "with the highest responsibility" starting to jeopardise international order, pointing to the role the US once played.

Macron warns against opening 'Pandora's box' on Iran, mulls peaceful means to open Hormuz

Macron warns against opening 'Pandora's box' on Iran, mulls peaceful means to open Hormuz

Who controls the Strait of Hormuz? Iran’s toll plan could reshape global maritime order

Who controls the Strait of Hormuz? Iran’s toll plan could reshape global maritime order

Who controls the Strait of Hormuz? Iran’s toll plan could reshape global maritime order

As Iran cites wartime conditions to justify a potential toll system in the Strait of Hormuz, experts say a major test of maritime law and the global order is unfolding.

Myanmar's former military junta chief elected president by parliament

Myanmar's former military junta chief elected president by parliament

Myanmar's former military junta chief elected president by parliament

Trump orders new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, metals

Trump orders new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, metals

Trump orders new tariffs on pharmaceutical products, metals

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Israel has displaced 6 million people in the Middle East

Israel has displaced 6 million people in the Middle East

How US–Israeli war on Iran cripples global food supply

How US–Israeli war on Iran cripples global food supply

The transatlantic slave trade, explained

The transatlantic slave trade, explained

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'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

It has once again become clear that the United States, the United Kingdom and other European states feel no remorse for their historical role in the global slave trade, nor intend to apologise for it.

Iran war lays bare Asia’s energy risks and fragile Pacific alliances

A numbers game in the sky: Iran’s missile waves are testing defence limits

By Prof. Burhanettin Duran

Beyond the crises: Türkiye is redefining the global narrative

By Ahmed Bin Qasim

My mother Asiya Andrabi was punished for refusing to accept India’s rule over Kashmiris

'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

It has once again become clear that the United States, the United Kingdom and other European states feel no remorse for their historical role in the global slave trade, nor intend to apologise for it.

'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

Iran war lays bare Asia’s energy risks and fragile Pacific alliances

A numbers game in the sky: Iran’s missile waves are testing defence limits

By Prof. Burhanettin Duran

Beyond the crises: Türkiye is redefining the global narrative

By Ahmed Bin Qasim

My mother Asiya Andrabi was punished for refusing to accept India’s rule over Kashmiris

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From Vietnam to Iran, here's how many times US has threatened 'Stone Age' destruction

From Vietnam to Iran, here's how many times US has threatened 'Stone Age' destruction

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A pattern of aggressive US rhetoric has often been followed by long wars, public backlash and uncertain outcomes from the Vietnam War to the Afghanistan invasion and the latest escalation with Iran.

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African Union throws weight behind China-Pakistan Middle East peace push

The AU says it stands ready to work with international partners to support efforts aimed at de-escalation and the promotion of peace in the region.

Iran's former top diplomat urges country to 'use its upper hand' to strike deal with US

Former Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif calls for a deal that limits nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief.

Here's how Pete Hegseth sent a seismic shock across US military as war with Iran rages on

Pentagon chief removes Army Chief of Staff and several senior officers in latest move that has seen over a dozen top US military officials forced into retirement, removed, or blocked from promotion, including combat-tested commanders.

US military 'hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran' — Trump

US military 'hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran' — Trump

US military 'hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran' — Trump

Trump's comments come one after his address to the nation on the Iran war, during which he said the US will continue to strike Iran for the next two to three weeks.

Iran's Pezeshkian urges global health bodies to act after US-Israeli strike on Pasteur Institute

Pentagon announces retirement of US Army chief and dismissal of two more generals

Trump's White House ballroom gets panel approval, remains stalled by judge

'Welcome Crescent-Stars': LA greets Türkiye's World Cup return with public display on city buses

Israeli attacks displace over 1M in Lebanon, one in five affected: UNHCR

African Union throws weight behind China-Pakistan Middle East peace push

The AU says it stands ready to work with international partners to support efforts aimed at de-escalation and the promotion of peace in the region.

Iran's former top diplomat urges country to 'use its upper hand' to strike deal with US

Former Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif calls for a deal that limits nuclear ambitions in exchange for sanctions relief.

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Pentagon chief removes Army Chief of Staff and several senior officers in latest move that has seen over a dozen top US military officials forced into retirement, removed, or blocked from promotion, including combat-tested commanders.

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Did India just withdraw from Iran’s Chabahar Port under US pressure?

Did India just withdraw from Iran’s Chabahar Port under US pressure?

Did India just withdraw from Iran’s Chabahar Port under US pressure?

Trump's 'spiritual adviser' faces backlash after comparing him to Jesus Christ

Trump's 'spiritual adviser' faces backlash after comparing him to Jesus Christ

Trump's 'spiritual adviser' faces backlash after comparing him to Jesus Christ

UN Security Council condemns Israeli attacks on UNIFIL in Lebanon

UN Security Council condemns Israeli attacks on UNIFIL in Lebanon

UN Security Council condemns Israeli attacks on UNIFIL in Lebanon

Trump declares Iran war 'nearing end' in primetime address

Trump declares Iran war 'nearing end' in primetime address

Trump declares Iran war 'nearing end' in primetime address

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Türkiye warns Middle East war could spread further across region, calls for diplomacy

Türkiye warns Middle East war could spread further across region, calls for diplomacy

Türkiye warns Middle East war could spread further across region, calls for diplomacy

Iraq begins trucking crude through Syria as Hormuz disruption hits exports

Iraq begins trucking crude through Syria as Hormuz disruption hits exports

Iraq begins trucking crude through Syria as Hormuz disruption hits exports

UK, Syria leaders stress 'viable plan' needed to reopen Strait of Hormuz

UK, Syria leaders stress 'viable plan' needed to reopen Strait of Hormuz

UK, Syria leaders stress 'viable plan' needed to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Türkiye arrests fugitive spy at Syria-Lebanon border over espionage charges

Türkiye arrests fugitive spy at Syria-Lebanon border over espionage charges

Türkiye arrests fugitive spy at Syria-Lebanon border over espionage charges

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Water replaces oil as most strategic resource: Türkiye's Erdogan

Water replaces oil as most strategic resource: Türkiye's Erdogan

Water replaces oil as most strategic resource: Türkiye's Erdogan

Iran, Oman draft protocol to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic

Iran, Oman draft protocol to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic

Iran, Oman draft protocol to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic

Trump sacks Bondi, appoints his ex-attorney to lead key prosecutor's office

Trump sacks Bondi, appoints his ex-attorney to lead key prosecutor's office

Trump sacks Bondi, appoints his ex-attorney to lead key prosecutor's office

China presses UNSC to avoid backing 'unauthorised' force in Mideast

China presses UNSC to avoid backing 'unauthorised' force in Mideast

China presses UNSC to avoid backing 'unauthorised' force in Mideast

UN experts urge probe into Israel’s killing of Lebanese journalists

UN experts urge probe into Israel’s killing of Lebanese journalists

UN experts urge probe into Israel’s killing of Lebanese journalists

Gulf states push UN for authorised force to safeguard Hormuz

Gulf states push UN for authorised force to safeguard Hormuz

Gulf states push UN for authorised force to safeguard Hormuz

Turkish vice president condemns attack on TRNC citizens by terror group EOKA

Turkish vice president condemns attack on TRNC citizens by terror group EOKA

Turkish vice president condemns attack on TRNC citizens by terror group EOKA

Türkiye's Erdogan extends Passover greetings to Jewish community

Türkiye's Erdogan extends Passover greetings to Jewish community

Türkiye's Erdogan extends Passover greetings to Jewish community

Russia prepares final evacuation of staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

Russia prepares final evacuation of staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

Russia prepares final evacuation of staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

UN chief warns world teeters on brink of wider Middle East war

UN chief warns world teeters on brink of wider Middle East war

UN chief warns world teeters on brink of wider Middle East war

More countries impose stricter energy-saving rules as supply tightens

More countries impose stricter energy-saving rules as supply tightens

More countries impose stricter energy-saving rules as supply tightens

Fresh Iranian attacks hit Gulf nations amid escalating war

Fresh Iranian attacks hit Gulf nations amid escalating war

Fresh Iranian attacks hit Gulf nations amid escalating war

Austria refuses US use of airspace for Iran-related military operations

Austria refuses US use of airspace for Iran-related military operations

Austria refuses US use of airspace for Iran-related military operations

Russian president, Saudi crown prince push for increased efforts to end Middle East war

Russian president, Saudi crown prince push for increased efforts to end Middle East war

Russian president, Saudi crown prince push for increased efforts to end Middle East war

Lebanon PM: No end in sight as Israeli attacks enter second month

Lebanon PM: No end in sight as Israeli attacks enter second month

Lebanon PM: No end in sight as Israeli attacks enter second month