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Two men were stabbed in Golders Green, London, and are in stable condition, with one man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Two men who were stabbed in Golders Green on Wednesday were in stable condition, the police said.
Hungary's new PM Peter Magyar is in Brussels to unfreeze billions of euros in EU funds. Hungary's incoming PM Peter Magyar has travelled to Brussels, hoping to unfreeze billions of euros.
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Russia is imposing a digital Iron Curtain on its people. With inflation increasing and interest rates skyrocketing, the consequences of Russia's war of choice are also being paid for out of Russian people's pockets, says EU chief Ursula von der Leyen.
Russia will hold a Victory Day parade without a weaponry display due to Ukrainian attacks. The scaled back parade comes amid increasing Ukrainian attacks deep into mainland Russia, including the capital Moscow.
The UK expelled a Russian diplomat in a tit-for-tat move, awaiting Moscow's response. Moscow is yet to comment on the development.
The European Union has formally approved a loan for Ukraine, amid ongoing conflict in the country. The loan is intended to support Ukraine's economy, with teenagers among those hired to help implement the loan program.
Iran has executed at least 21 people since the start of the war, executed at least 21 people since start of war: UN human rights chief The Hill.
Crude oil prices rose above $117 following reports of an extended blockade on Iran. The surge is linked to ongoing uncertainty over the Middle East conflict. The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.
The US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, with most spent on munitions, a Pentagon official said. A Pentagon official said most of the money was spent on munitions.
India's Jaishankar discussed the West Asia situation with Iran's Foreign Minister. U. S. Congress will grill Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on the West Asia conflict on Wednesday.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says his relationship with US President Trump remains good despite disagreements over Iran, citing initial doubts about the war. Merz clarified his stance on the issue.
A UN-backed report estimates 1.24 million people in Lebanon will face acute hunger, with the crisis expected to worsen due to food insecurity. FAO, WFP and Lebanon gov't say 1.24 million people 'expected to face food insecurity' at crisis levels or worse.
The Iran-US conflict has cost $25 billion so far, amidst a ceasefire agreement between the US, Israel, and Iran. US Israel Iran War Ceasefire News LIVE Updates:.
Ghana has stalled talks with the US over a healthcare deal due to concerns about sensitive data sharing, following similar pushback from several African countries. Talks between Ghana and the US over a bilateral healthcare deal have stalled, after Accra voiced concerns regarding sensitive data sharing.
The US Supreme Court is considering whether the Trump administration has the authority to strip hundreds of thousands of immigrants of temporary protected status, a program that has shielded them from deportation due to safety concerns in their countries. The court heard oral arguments on Wednesday.
Trump plans a long blockade of Iran's ports, following a US-Iran ceasefire. US-Iran ceasefire: Trump plans long blockade of Iran's ports Gulf News.
Exit polls show DMK leading in Tamil Nadu and BJP in Assam, with results pending in other states. From exit polls across five States, Phase 2 polling in West Bengal to the UAE’s OPEC exit and Rahul Gandhi’s take on the Great Nicobar project.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey was accused of threatening the US president. Comey has been accused of knowingly threatening the US president.
A report claims Jeffrey Epstein obtained artifacts from the holiest Islamic site to decorate his island mosque, driven by an obsession with the structure's blue-and-white-striped design. Epstein was "obsessed" with decorating a strange blue-and-white-striped building.
The US Supreme Court limited the use of race in drawing electoral maps, making it harder to challenge maps that dilute minority voting power. The decision will make it more difficult to successfully challenge legislative maps for diluting the voting power of racial minorities.
Bangladesh's Rooppur nuclear power plant began fuel loading, marking a significant milestone. The 2,400-MW project was contracted on December 25, 2015, and is set to enter the nuclear era. The Rooppur project is being executed under a general contract signed on December 25, 2015.
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