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US-Iran strikes: latest developments

Hostilities in the Middle East intensified on Saturday after a seventh straight night of US attacks on Iran, with Tehran threatening a "full-scale offensive" in response and the strategic Strait of Hormuz remaining virtually closed. - 'Full-scale offensive' - Tehran threatened

Jordan’s army says shot down 10 Iranian missiles

Jordan’s army said on Saturday it had shot down 10 Iranian missiles with no casualties or damage, as Tehran retaliated against American strikes by pressing attacks on US allies. For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“Air defense

ConocoPhillips takes 42 pct stake in BP Iraq venture

ConocoPhillips announced Friday that it had reached a deal with BP to join as minority partner in the British company’s oil production venture in northern Iraq.The US company will acquire a 42 percent interest in BP Energy Company of Kirkuk Limited, with the signing expected

Democrats' Israel split widens ahead of US midterms

More than 100 US House Democrats voted this week to cut military aid to Israel, exposing a widening party divide that could reshape both November's midterm elections and the future of one of Washington's most durable foreign policy alliances. "When more than 100 House Democrats

Ukraine says it struck Russian oil refinery, two tankers

Ukraine’s military said on Friday it struck a Russian oil refinery in the Yaroslavl region on Thursday.The general staff said on the Telegram app that the attack resulted in fires at Slavneft-YANOS refinery.For the latest updates on the Russia-Ukraine war, visit our dedicated

US, Iran trade attacks in return to full-blown war

The United States and Iran traded drone and missile strikes on Friday, as Tehran announced it had targeted American assets across the region, in the biggest escalation since the two foes returned to outright war. The war began on February 28 with deadly US-Israeli strikes on

US, Iran trade attacks as renewed war intensifies

The United States and Iran traded drone and missile strikes on Friday as a senior Iranian military advisor threatened to step up offensive operations if the US attacks continue. Major General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior military advisor to Iran's supreme leader, said Tehran will

New Labour leader Burnham vows to renew hope as next UK PM

Andy Burnham vowed Friday to restore “hope” to the British people as he officially became the ruling Labour party’s new leader, and incoming UK prime minister.Nicknamed the “King of the North” for a nine-year spell as Manchester mayor, Burnham pledged to work to improve living

DOJ says man charged over Philadelphia mosque fire

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday a man was charged with arson in relation to a fire last week at a mosque in Philadelphia. Here are the details: • Vincent Lang, 60, of Philadelphia was arrested and charged "with