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Oil drops, European stocks climb as Trump delays Iran move
The price of the Brent oil, the world's main international contractslid Friday while Europe's major stock markets rebounded as concerns over a war escalation in Iran eased.
UK MPs debate assisted dying law ahead of key vote
British lawmakers debated whether to allow assisted dying for terminally ill people ahead of a knife-edge vote Friday that could see the country take a major step towards legalising euthanasia.
Thai PM meets army commander in attempt to defuse political crisis
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra held make-up talks on Friday with an army commander she criticised in a leaked phone call as she struggled to defuse a crisis threatening to topple her government.
Top Iran, EU diplomats to hold nuclear talks
European foreign ministers will hold nuclear talks with their Iranian counterpart on Friday, as President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of US involvement in the Iran-Israel war.
Armenia PM arrives in Turkey for 'historic' visit
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan arrived in Istanbul Friday for a rare visit to arch-foe Turkey, in what Yerevan has described as a "historic" step toward regional peace.
EU bars Chinese firms from major state medical equipment contracts
The European Union on Friday banned Chinese firms from government medical device purchases worth more than five million euros ($5.8 million) in retaliation for limits Beijing places on access to its own market.
Crude sinks as Trump delays decision on Iran strike
Oil prices tumbled Friday and equity traders fought to end a volatile week on a positive note after Donald Trump said he would consider over the next two weeks whether to join Israel's attacks on Iran.
Japan-US-Philippines hold coast guard drills with eye on China
Japan's coast guard will simulate a collision between vessels Friday during joint exercises with the United States and the Philippines seen as a show of unity against Chinese activity in disputed regional waters.
UK MPs to hold crunch vote on assisted dying
British lawmakers could take a major step towards legalising euthanasia on Friday when they hold a knife-edge vote on whether to allow assisted dying for terminally ill people.
Thai PM to meet army commander to defuse political crisis
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will on Friday visit an army commander she called an "opponent" in a leaked phone call as she battles to defuse a crisis threatening to topple her government.
Can NATO keep Trump on-message about Russia threat?
When leaders from NATO's 32 countries gather for a summit in The Hague next week, most want to send a clear message: Russia is the main threat to their alliance.
European, Iranian diplomats to meet as US mulls joining Israel campaign
European foreign ministers will hold talks Friday with their Iranian counterpart, hoping to reach a diplomatic solution to the war with Israel as US President Donald Trump mulls the prospect of US involvement.
US immigration agents barred from LA baseball stadium: team
Federal immigration agents were barred from entering Dodger Stadium on Thursday after requesting access to the Major League Baseball team's grounds, the team confirmed.
Israel welcomes 'all help' in striking Iran, Trump to decide 'within two weeks'
Israel on Thursday welcomed "all help" in striking Iran's nuclear sites as President Donald Trump dangled the prospect of US involvement in the war, saying he will decide "within the next two weeks".
Trump 'Golden Dome' plan tricky and expensive: experts
President Donald Trump's proposed "Golden Dome" defence system is a plan that will face mammoth technical and financial hurdles, and could increase global insecurity, experts say.
Russia steps out from shadows in Africa with state paramilitary
With the rise of a paramilitary force that analysts say is controlled by the Kremlin, Russia is openly expanding its state military footprint in Africa, after years of distancing itself from mercenaries deployed on the continent to support pro-Russian rulers.
Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days
President Donald Trump announced Thursday he had given social media platform TikTok another 90 days to find a non-Chinese buyer or be banned in the United States.
Indonesia leader touts growing Russia ties after talks with Putin
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Thursday and hailed growing ties with Moscow in a burgeoning relationship that has caused concern among some of Jakarta's Western allies.
How Trumponomics has shaken global markets
US President Donald Trump has taken just a few months since his election to upend global financial markets with his economic policies.
If Iran's Khamenei falls, what would replace him?
Israel increasingly appears eager to oust the clerical leadership that has ruled Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution but is taking a gamble given the Iranian opposition is divided and there is no guarantee new rulers would be any less hardline, analysts say.
Israel minister says Iran leader 'can no longer exist' after hospital hit
Israel's defence minister warned that Iran's supreme leader "can no longer be allowed to exist" after a hospital was hit in an Iranian missile strike on Thursday, spiking tensions in the week-old war.
Thai PM clings on as crisis threatens to topple government
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologised on Thursday for a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that provoked widespread anger and threatened to topple her government.
Govts scramble to evacuate citizens from Israel and Iran
Governments around the world are evacuating thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran conflict, organising buses and planes and in some cases assisting people crossing borders on foot.
Russia warns US against 'military intervention' in Iran-Israel war
Russia's foreign ministry on Thursday warned the United States not to take military action against Iran, amid speculation over whether Washington will enter the war alongside Israel.
Relieved Pakistanis recall 'horrifying nights' as Israel, Iran trade strikes
Mohammad Hassan anxiously returned to Pakistan from neighbouring Iran this week after witnessing drones, missiles, and explosions tear through Tehran's sky during what he called long, "horrifying nights".
Israel's Netanyahu says Iran will 'pay heavy price' after hospital hit
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Iran would "pay a heavy price" after a hospital in southern Israel was hit during an Iranian missile attack on Thursday, while his defence minister said Iran's supreme leader would be "held accountable".
France steps closer to defining rape as lack of consent
The French Senate passed a bill late on Wednesday that includes lack of consent in the country's criminal definition of rape, paving the way for its official adoption in the coming months.
Belgrade show plots path out of Balkan labyrinth of pain
Life in 1990s former Yugoslavia was a nightmare of war, economic collapse and an all-powerful mafia.
Thailand's 'Yellow Shirts' return to streets demand PM quit
Hundreds of anti-government protesters gathered outside Thailand's Government House on Thursday, demanding Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra resign over a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen that triggered public outrage.
Stocks drop after Fed comments as Mideast fears lift crude
Equities fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve warned Donald Trump's trade war could reignite US inflation and dampen economic growth, while oil rose on Middle East concerns as investors awaited developments in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Govts scramble to evacuate citizens from Israel, Iran
Governments around the world are attempting to evacuate thousands of their nationals caught up in the rapidly spiralling Israel-Iran conflict, organising buses and planes and in some cases assisting people crossing borders on foot.
Nippon Steel closes US Steel acquisition under strict conditions
Nippon Steel completed its multi-billion-dollar acquisition of US Steel on Wednesday, granting rare veto-like power over strategic decisions to Washington with a "golden share".