There are no immediate reports of casualties. There has been no immediate comment from ‌Iran.

Scott Bessent says US has 'absolute control' of Hormuz, but calls on China to 'step up' with diplomacy to reopen strait.

Pakistan said the release of the crew members reflected a 'confidence-building measure' between Tehran and Washington.

Israel intensifies airstrikes

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Captain Raman Kapoor says no vessel will attempt to exit the Strait of Hormuz without assurance of safety.

Nepal complains after India and China agree to resume a religious pilgrimage through a contested Himalayan pass.

Top court restores telehealth access to mifepristone for at least one week as legal challenges to medication play out.

Police in Leipzig 'don't know ⁠anything about the culprit' but have arrested the driver and say ​danger is over.

A driver struck a group of people on a street in Leipzig, Germany, killing two and injuring several.

Dealing with emissions could help alleviate effects of Iran crisis on global energy supply, says report.

Government calls for partnership not aid as it rejects US funds due to strategic autonomy concerns.

Iran claims its navy forced a US warship to turn back from the Strait of Hormuz as Washington denies any clash.

Deaths due to gang violence included people hit by stray bullets, cases of mistaken identity, and relatives of gang members.

Military leader promotes himself after defence minister killed in attacks linked to al-Qaeda and Tuareg separatists.

Russia rehearsed its Victory Day parade and declared a ceasefire with Ukraine to cover the May 9 celebrations.

Police clashed with protesters outside a New York hospital where a man arrested by ICE agents was being treated.

Moscow's declaration of May 9 truce comes as Kyiv revels in its adversary's 'fear' of Ukrainian drones.

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP is set to GAIN (wrest) control of West Bengal.