Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (L) and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) shake hands on Thursday during a meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this handout photo from the Belarusian presidential press service. Photo by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service/EPA SEOUL, March 27 (UPI) -»»»

US President Donald Trump has pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets, saying talks on ending the war were "going very well" as Israel announced fresh strikes on Tehran early Friday. As the conflict that has roiled energy markets nears its second month, US Secretary of State Ma»»»

As tensions between the US, Israel and Iran choke the Strait of Hormuz, cutting global energy and fertiliser flows, markets face rising prices and food insecurity. We discuss the global fallout with Carlos Razo from the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), exploring the risks for t»»»

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a friendship and cooperation treaty in Pyongyang on March 26 during Lukashenko's first-ever visit to the reclusive state, cementing ties between two of Russia's closest allies. »»»

  Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»

  Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»

  Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»

  Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»

  Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»

  Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»

  Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»

  Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»

  Israel is deliberately targeting residential buildings and populated areas in an attempt to depopulate southern Israel, according to reports. »»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a friendship and cooperation treaty in Pyongyang on March 26 during Lukashenko's first-ever visit to the reclusive state, cementing ties between two of Russia's closest allies. »»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a friendship and cooperation treaty in Pyongyang on March 26 during Lukashenko's first-ever visit to the reclusive state, cementing ties between two of Russia's closest allies. »»»

Russian officials confirmed Wednesday that Moscow is sending fuel to Cuba as humanitarian aid, intensifying geopolitical tensions as a Russian oil tanker likely bound for the island approaches the Caribbean. Moscow’s announcement comes amid a US effort to choke off oil supplies »»»

In tonight's edition: The UN General Assembly designates the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity", in a move that advocates hail as a step towards healing and possible reparations. Also, in a visit to top African trading partner Algeria, Italy's Prime Minister G»»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko made his first visit to North Korea on Wednesday, where he and Kim Jong Un signed a "friendship and cooperation" treaty the next day. The trip highlights growing ties between the two Moscow-aligned nations, both of which have supported Russia’s war in Ukrai»»»

NEW YORK: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned of a tragic deterioration in humanitarian conditions in Gaza Strip, following heavy rainfall that flooded tents and shelters of at least 120 families. This natural disaster coincides with ongoing military»»»

Diplomatic efforts to end the Iran war are gathering pace, even though Tehran continues to insist talks with the United States are not happening. Here is what we know about the behind-the-scenes mediation efforts: Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app - it's completel»»»

Lebanon will file a complaint with the U.N. Security Council over Israel's attacks in the country, the prime minister said Thursday, as Israel continues to strike as part of a war against Hezbollah. Lebanon's government said during a cabinet session that it considers Israel's "actions and statement»»»

BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and Russia should jointly promote deescalation in the Middle East, Chinese Special Envoy for the Middle East Zhai Jun said Thursday at a meeting with Russian Ambassador to China Igor Morgulov. "Russia and China, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, support a ce»»»

The US stressed the importance of the two Libyan western and eastern authorities implementing the unified development spending programme agreement, it had previously brokered in Tunis, and establishing a unified budget. This came after a meeting with the Hafter family in eastern Libya. Specifically»»»

Abbaye des Vaux-de-Cernay, France: All Canadian leaders, including corporate bosses, should speak both official languages of English and French, the foreign minister said Thursday, after the Air Canada CEO failed to issue a condolence message in French for a fatal airport disaster. Two pilots were »»»

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares has expressed Madrid’s support to Saudi Arabia, describing Iranian attacks on the Kingdom and other countries in the Gulf as “unjustified.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat published Thursday, the minister revealed that efforts were being exerted by »»»

As Israel trades fire with Hezbollah, calls for mass evacuations and sends ground troops deeper into Lebanon, its leaders have hinted at a long-term occupation modeled on the devastating conquest of much of Gaza after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack. Israel says it needs to establish a zone of control »»»

MINSK (Sputnik) - Relations between Belarus and North Korea are entering a fundamentally new phase, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday. "Friendly relations between our states, which originated during the Soviet era, have never been interrupted. Today, as a result of comprehe»»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko (R) gestures beside North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a welcome ceremony at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang on his first official visit to North Korea, state media reported Thursday. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, March 26 (UPI) -- Belarusian President Alexa»»»

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday named veteran French diplomat Jean Arnault as his personal envoy to support efforts to end the Middle East conflict, saying the “world is staring down the barrel of a wider war.” Guterres told reporters that he had been in close contact with many i»»»

Geneva: The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) condemned yesterday Iran’s attacks on its Gulf neighbors, urging it to quickly provide compensation to all its victims. The 47-member council endorsed a resolution put forward by the six GCC states and Jordan condemning Iran’s moves to close the Strait of»»»

Ever since the United States and Israel began bombing Iran on 28 February 2026, Europe has appeared sidelined and divided over a conflict that could shape the international balance of power in the years ahead. As might be expected, differing approaches by its 27 member states show that the European»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a welcoming ceremony for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko at Kim Il Sung Square on March 25, KCNA reported. The ceremony featured a 21-gun salute, honor guard review and national anthems, as Kim Jong-un warmly greeted Lukashenko and senior Belarusian of»»»

More than 5,500 people were killed in Haiti between March 2025 and mid-January as gang violence and security operations against armed groups ravaged the Caribbean nation, the United Nations said on March 24, calling for stronger action against corruption and impunity. »»»

GENEVA: The Human Rights Council has adopted by consensus a historic UN resolution on the human rights implications of Iranian attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Has»»»

RIYADH: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Wednesday welcomed the unanimous adoption by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) of the resolution titled "Effects of the Recent Military Aggression Launched by Iran." The resolution was submitted »»»

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday designated the transatlantic African slave trade as "the gravest crime against humanity" in a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations. The United States, Israel and Argentina opposed the measure while Britain and EU member states»»»

While reaffirming their strong fraternal ties with Iraq, the countries urged the Iraqi government to take immediate and necessary measures to halt attacks carried out by militias and armed groups operating from its territory, warning that continued actions risk further escalation and undermine regi»»»

QNA Geneva The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Wednesday ratified, without a vote, the submitted resolution on the human rights implications of the unprovoked attacks waged by Iran on Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Jordan. The resolution was co-sponsore»»»

GENEVA: Ambassador Nasir Al-Hayen, Kuwait's Permanent Representative to the United Nations and other international organisations in Geneva, has expressed the GCC Group’s welcome of the UN Human Rights Council's consensus adoption of a resolution condemning Iranian attacks in the region. Speaking on»»»

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has recently embarked on a flurry of diplomatic activity, from US negotiations to an official visit to North Korea on Wednesday. But despite efforts to diversify relations with other countries, he ultimately remains dependent on Russia, said Sviatlana Tsikh»»»

The United Nations Human Rights Council today strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting countries in the region, calling on Iran to provide full and immediate compensation to all those affected by these attacks. The council adopted the condemnation resolution submitted by the Gulf and Arab g»»»

Dubai: Iran’s rejection of a US-backed peace plan has underscored a familiar pattern — and a deeper reality — that in moments of crisis, the country’s hardline establishment remains firmly in control of both tone and direction. Iranian state television, citing an unidentified senior official, said »»»

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said Wednesday that negotiating with Israel under fire would amount to "surrender" for Lebanon, as Israel launched new strikes and Hezbollah said it was targeting Israeli troops. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that "the Gaza model must not be replicated in »»»

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday that fighting between Israel and Hezbollah must not condemn Lebanon to the same fate as Gaza, the Palestinian territory decimated by years of conflict. "The Gaza model must not be replicated in Lebanon," Guterres told reporters, also saying the»»»

Baghdad: Iraq has summoned US charge d'affaires in Baghdad and delivered a formal protest following a deadly attack on a military clinic, west of the capital Baghdad. The attack on the Al Habbaniya Clinic, a facility affiliated with the country's armed force in Anbar province, took place early on W»»»

United Nations: The UN General Assembly will vote Wednesday on a resolution designating the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” in a move advocates say is a step towards healing and justice. Ghana’s President John Mahama, one of the African Union’s most vocal »»»

1 of 2 | The Thai-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree caught fire after being hit by Iranian missiles in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran on March 11. Photo courtesy of the Royal Thai Navy/EPA March 25 (UPI) -- Iran informed the United Nations that it is willing to allow passage to non-hostile vessels throu»»»