Despite renewed diplomatic activity, Iran’s influence in Central Asia remains limited, with cultural ties failing to translate into strategic power. Decades of sanctions, policy inconsistency, and competition from stronger actors have left Tehran a secondary regional player.

Despite the horrors of a two-year genocidal war that killed more than 71,000 people, tech billionaire Elon Musk accepted an invitation from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Israel.

Large protests erupted in Iran Monday after the country’s currency rial plummeted to a record low against the U.S. dollar, and the head of the Central Bank resigned. State TV...

China fired rockets toward Taiwan on Tuesday and deployed new amphibious assault ships alongside bomber aircraft and warships to encircle the island during its largest war games to date.

Hamas has confirmed that several senior commanders, including former spokesperson Abu Obeida, were killed in past Israeli strikes, acknowledging their deaths for the first time.

Saudi Arabia carried out overnight airstrikes on Yemen’s port city of Mukalla, alleging weapons shipments from the UAE intended for separatist forces.

President Donald Trump warned the US could carry out further military strikes against Iran if it attempts to rebuild its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

From historic leadership to political exile, Khaleda Zia’s life mirrored Bangladesh’s turbulent democratic journey.

Iran says the mission is civilian, but experts warn satellite launches may advance missile technology and surveillance capabilities