The contract, which expires in late 2030, was approved with 85% of votes cast

Violence has repeatedly shaken the ceasefire as Israeli fire has killed over 500 people, most of them civilians

At least five killed in a blast at a four‑unit residential complex in southwestern Iran's Ahvaz

Locals dig manually for a few dollars per day, has been under the control of the AFC/M23 rebel group since 2024

US demands Iran curb missile programme to resume talks, but Iran has rejected that demand

National 'No School' protests hit 46 states as the Trump administration faces fury over its Operation Metro Surge

Shoal is in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, which China also claims as territory

Joins a growing list of nations proposing age-based restrictions to protect minors from online harms

Guterres warns of record $1.57 billion in outstanding dues by year-end

Investors track US-Iran tensions, dollar strengthens