Results of informal vote kept confidential as seven candidates vie to become next UN chief

Search for survivors continues as critical 72-hour rescue window nears expiration

US military rejects Iranian claim that Strait of Hormuz is closed

US Senate blocked a bid to curb military action on Iran, leaving the president's authority unchanged

Twelve Indian nationals died in an unrelated accident at the Ras Laffan gas facility

Founding states say the proposed maritime coalition is purely defensive and not aimed at any country

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar speaks over phone with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan

Israeli prime minister says he is concerned on decline in support for Israel among US public

CENTCOM dismisses reports of successful attack on Jordanian air base, asserting all missiles, drones intercepted

Israeli attacks kill 3 Palestinians, injure 20 in Gaza despite ceasefire