The US military launched a series of airstrikes against targets in southern Iran following accusations that the country attacked ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Three commercial vessels, including two carrying fuel, were attacked while transiting a maritime route near Oman in Hormuz.

Chinese test missile lands near Solomon Islands, prompting protest from South Pacific nation

Hundreds of snakes, including cobras, escaped from a farm in Guangxi autonomous region after the facility was hit by flash floods.

Berezovska, the suspect in last week's bombing targeting tycoon Yermolaiev in Monaco, has been shot dead near Kyiv.

The hearse carrying the coffin of former Iranian leader Khamenei moved through a sea of mourners across Tehran, amidst cries and calls for revenge.

China claims to have forced a Japanese fishing boat from disputed East China Sea area, Tokyo offers conflicting report.

Ole Froystad, nicknamed the "rowing gentleman," spent years developing the Viking rowing chant to cheer on the Norwegian national team.

Russia's gasoline imports from Belarus surged to an unprecedented level in June, as Moskva faces fuel shortages caused by Ukrainian attacks.

A beach in Queensland, Australia, was closed by authorities for inspection after multiple black spheres washed ashore.

An oil tanker caught fire today off the coast of Oman, near the critical Strait of Hormuz, after being struck by an object believed to be an Iranian missile.

Ambassador Jennifer Wicks presented her credentials to General Secretary and President To Lam, commencing her term in Vietnam.

Paraguay's government condemns one of its senators after she made racist remarks targeting French footballer Kylian Mbappe.

President Trump announced he would "finish off" Iran if a peace agreement is not reached, reiterating threats of military action against Tehran.

President Trump said he asked the FIFA president to review the red card issued to striker Balogun, arguing the referee's decision was unfair.

Two gangs clashed at Negombo prison in western Sri Lanka, resulting in 25 fatalities and over 100 injuries.

A New Jersey fireboat collided with a whale on its return from a mission, forcing those on board to jump into the water.

Some Chinese football supporters were criticized by the Zhejiang Provincial Propaganda Department for wearing Japan national team jerseys while cheering for the team at the World Cup.

An 11-year-old boy is set to appear in court for allegedly playing with matches, causing a fire at Gul Plaza mall in Karachi that resulted in 72 deaths in january.

Remnants of typhoon Maysak caused heavy rains, leading to a reservoir breach in Nanning and prompting the city to issue its highest flood response alert.

The intense heatwave, which has lasted for a week across the Central and Eastern US, has resulted in at least 25 fatalities.