A broad international statement supports freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and outlines measures to protect shipping and energy flows amid disruption and rising prices.

The US weighs sanctions relief for Iranian oil to ease supply amid a global energy crisis, with prices rising and Hormuz disruptions.

Hungary says US Vice President JD Vance may visit Budapest before Viktor Orbán faces a close election challenge from Tisza leader Péter Magyar.

The US Mint approves a 24-karat Trump gold coin to commemorate America’s 250th Independence Day, with design finalised and production details under consideration.

Iran carried out executions linked to nationwide protests; rights groups allege coerced confessions and opaque trials, drawing responses from Sweden and other nations.

The Iran war is driving oil price swings, with Brent above USD 110 a barrel. Higher petrol, diesel and transport costs could add to inflation for consumers.

President Donald Trump faces a key US-Iran war decision: whether to send US troops to secure about 970 pounds of enriched uranium and curb nuclear risk.

Iran-Israel strikes on Gulf oil and gas sites threaten supply via the Strait of Hormuz, raising risks of higher fuel, power, and food prices worldwide.

coordinated actions by Britain, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan to secure the Strait of Hormuz, stabilise energy markets and manage supply disruptions

An overview of US Defence Secretary remarks on the Iran conflict, detailing strikes, goals, and the evolving military posture in the Gulf region.

Tulsi Gabbard tells Senate Pakistan may develop long-range missiles able to target the US as threats grow from 3,000 to 16,000 by 2035.

IndiGo operates 26 limited flights on 19 March 2026 between India and West Asia, with Dubai, Jeddah and other hubs resume operations as safety clearances and security reviews continue.

Iran warns of credible threats to key oil and gas hubs in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar, signalling potential supply disruption and heightened regional energy security concerns.

Trump says the US will act on Cuba soon as blackouts hit again and Washington discusses President Miguel Diaz-Canel’s future amid sanctions.

Colombia is seeking a US OFAC licence for Ecopetrol ventures in Venezuela, including electricity projects, natural gas development and a possible pipeline reopening.

A Belgian court ordered 93-year-old Etienne Davignon to stand trial over alleged involvement in Patrice Lumumba’s 1961 killing, local reports say.

Analysts warn Gulf air defences may deplete as Iran continues missile and drone barrages, prompting strategy shifts and potential prioritisation of interceptors.

Official denials counter rumours of Netanyahu's death amid Middle East tensions, with analysis of deepfakes and social media misinformation.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met EU leaders in Brussels to review India-EU agreements, including the free trade deal and security partnership, and global issues.

Pope Leo XIV will accept Philadelphia’s Liberty Medal by remote broadcast from Rome on 3 July, then spend 4 July on Lampedusa focused on migrants.

Netanyahu death rumours surface amid Iran-US strikes; new outdoor video prompts verification and discussion on deepfake claims and combatting misinformation.

Conan O'Brien's Oscars monologue links Trump to Epstein, sparking audience reaction at the Dolby Theatre and online discussion about past associations and responses.

Cuban activist Yoani Sanchez says a plainclothes officer stopped her leaving her Havana home, amid protests in Moron over blackouts and food shortages.

Airline and cargo CEOs urge Congress to restore DHS funding and ensure pay for TSA officers and air traffic controllers during the partial shutdown.

Iranians crossed into Iraqi Kurdistan as the Haji Omeran border reopened, seeking cheaper groceries, internet access, work, and contact with relatives.