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Bessent's comments echoed those of US President Donald Trump on Monday, who insisted the waterway could reopen within hours after he pulled back from threats of a massive military strike on Iran.

Lectures on governance and usual accusations against India aside, the truth is that Pakistani generals are fast losing their grip on the country.

A shadow fleet or a dark fleet is a group of ageing commercial ships that use secret tricks to move oil and goods while avoiding international rules and trade punishments.

Telegram, which has more than a billion monthly active users, says it has a zero-tolerance policy for material on child sexual abuse, blocking nearly 338,000 groups and channels over such items this year.

Donald Trump has three options. He can continue the current strategy of air strikes, temporary ceasefires, and naval blockades, but that may keep the war going without a clear outcome.

Iran-US War: Online classified platforms are seeing more listings for used clothes, work shoes, used perfume bottles and natural hair.

When a calf dies, the mother dolphin will often keep the body near the surface to prevent it from sinking into the depths.

A 60-year-old man in Wales has been jailed after keeping his mother's body in a chest freezer for nearly three years while continuing to claim her pension.

Speaking about the recovered wedding ring, Johansen said the story would become part of the family's history and be remembered for years to come.

The complaints against 25 people involve allegations including attempted murder, child sexual abuse, domestic violence, marriage fraud, identity fraud, passport fraud, bank and credit card fraud, and practising medicine without a license, among other offences.

Investigators say the cryptocurrency was worth about $1 million, although only $925,426 was recovered after agents searched his home in Ashburn, Virginia.

Hasina is likely to be arrested instantly on her arrival in Bangladesh, before getting opportunities to surrender directly to a court, Bangladesh's Law Minister M Asaduzzaman said last week.

Trump says Iran faces a "last chance" for a deal on Hormuz and denuclearization, as Tehran denies talks are underway with Washington

The criticism came shortly after Al Jazeera aired extensive reporting from the disputed region.

Zelensky sacked Ukraine's US ambassador Olga Stefanishyna, as Kyiv lobbies Washington hard for more Patriot air defence missiles amid Russian strikes

A source noted that CENTCOM is looking at everything, acknowledging it needs to reevaluate the strategy.

Myanmar's detained ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with an ICRC official Monday, in her first known contact with the outside world since the 2021 coup

The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation in the national language.

The updated figure comes weeks after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck on June 24, causing nearly 200 buildings to collapse, mostly in the worst-hit coastal state of La Guaira.

The US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice.

Qatar FM spokesman Dr. Majed al-Ansari says indirect talks are continuing to avoid further regional escalation.

A drone was seen following a man at a minibus-turned-market in Kherson, southern Ukraine, before exploding on Tuesday.

Bodies wrapped in Palestinian flags carried through the streets in one of the largest funerals since war on Gaza began.

As much of southern Lebanon lies in ruins due to Israeli attacks, residents struggle once again to rebuild their lives.

FIFA refutes report that its President Gianni Infantino sought Donald Trump's backing after failed World Cup selloff.

Big Oil companies have bagged astronomical profits as the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

The vast majority of migrants have left the North African enclave and returned to Morocco.

Five influential African football leaders back Gianni Infantino amid World Cup private investment row.

Hamas negotiator says deal to disarm was necessary to ‘save Gaza’

The large storm is forecast to cause strong winds and rainfall in parts of Japan, China and Taiwan.

Iraq’s Yazidi community marked 12 years since ISIL’s assault on Sinjar, which the UN recognised as genocide.

Rescue boats from both France and the UK took part in the operation to evacuate passengers from the stricken vessel.

The tragedy remains an open wound, with grieving families fighting for accountability.

The latest talks come as Israel continues to occupy and strike southern Lebanon.

New diplomatic push undertaken as repeated ceasefire failures expose limits of mediation.

The outbreak is concentrated in the province of Ituri, which accounts for nearly 90 percent of reported cases.

FIFA executive Arsene Wenger backs decision to drop FIFA President Gianni Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan.

Missile and drone strikes far beyond the front lines are causing a mounting civilian death toll in both countries.

How has Israel’s economy defied the effects of war?

Iran’s attacks exposed the limits of external guarantees and the need for a Gulf-built security architecture.

A look at the main settler groups driving the escalation against Palestinians in the West Bank.

US president has claimed Iran 'desperate' to do a deal or given Tehran 'last chance' on multiple occasions.

Italy's move to halt border-free travel with Spain after the deadly crossing is political, not practical, analysts say.

Second-quarter revenue jumped 93 percent but Palantir's ties to Israel and role in military technology are controversial

Palestinian patients returned to Gaza after receiving medical treatment abroad, reuniting after years of separation.