Trump backs away from plans to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks intensify

Jamey Carney: Man wanted in connection with murder arrested in Jordan

Dog rescued from Scottish mountain after apparently eating cannabis

A Labrador was rescued from Ben Nevis after it apparently ingested discarded cannabis during a hike.

Putin Will Turn a Cease-Fire Into a Weapon: A New Use for Russia’s Old Playbook in Ukraine

EU fails to agree 21st sanctions package, making Russian oil windfall more likely

EU deadlock over the 21st sanctions package threatens oil price caps and may increase Russian oil windfalls.

UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure

The UAE is planning new ports and oil hubs in the Gulf of Oman to secure trade routes and bypass the Strait of Hormuz.

Explosions reported across Iran as US completes latest wave of strikes

The US has completed a new wave of strikes across Iran, sparking reports of explosions in key port and island regions.