Iran-US war latest: Tehran and Oman discuss permanent Strait of Hormuz toll despite Trump warnings

Tehran says the gap in position with Washington has narrowed - but the Strait of Hormuz remains a sticking point ...

Germany urges the EU to offer Ukraine 'associate membership' and boost talks with Russia

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz wants the European Union to consider offering “associate membership” to Ukraine and breathe ...

Palace tours for Trump, energy deals for Putin: Xi's double summit exposed China's real priorities

Xi hosted Trump and Putin in Beijing days apart, one got palace tours, the other got 40 agreements. Here's what the contrast ...