Iran says it is in charge of security of Strait of Hormuz: state Radio
Iran said on Friday it was responsible for maintaining the security of the Strait of Hormuz in the Gulf, state radio reported, adding that blaming...
U.S. releases video it says shows Iran’s military recovering mine
The U.S. military released a video late on Thursday that it said showed Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) removing an unexploded mine from the side of...
‘Flying objects’ damaged Japanese tanker in Gulf of Oman: shipping company president
Two “flying objects” damaged a Japanese tanker in a suspected attack on Thursday in the Gulf of Oman, but there was no damage to the...
Indonesia cracks down on online tobacco ads to deter young smokers
Indonesia, the world’s fourth biggest producer of cigarettes, will crack down on online tobacco advertisements in a bid to target youthful smokers, the communication minister...
Belgium takes back six orphaned Islamic State children: SDF
Belgium has taken back six orphaned children of Islamic State members from Syria, the U.S.-backed militia which is holding thousands of militants and their family...
Drug cartels’ ties to politics in spotlight as Guatemala votes
The mayor of Nueva Concepcion, a town on the Pacific coast of Guatemala, stands accused by prosecutors of drug trafficking and money laundering for Mexican...
Banks re-open as Hong Kong returns to normal ahead of weekend protest
Police kept a close watch over central Hong Kong as the Asian financial hub returned to normalcy on Friday, with banks re-opening branches closed during...
Accused Christchurch gunman pleads not guilty to all charges in New Zealand court
An Australian man pleaded not guilty on Friday to 92 charges stemming from a massacre in two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch...
Magnitude 6.5 quake hits off Chile near Coquimbo: USGS
A magnitude 6.5 quake struck off Chile’s coast near the coastal city of Coquimbo, the U.S. Geological Survey said on Thursday....
U.S. blames Iran for tanker attacks in Gulf of Oman, Iran rejects assertion
The United States blamed Iran for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday that drove up oil prices and raised...