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The controversial closure of Islam's third-holiest site to Muslim worshippers has drawn international condemnation, with critics calling the move 'selective' and 'discriminatory'.

Shipping analysts say the US-Iran ceasefire won't prompt a sudden influx of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran still controls maritime traffic in the region.

In the final hours before the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, frantic diplomacy collided with threats of 'genocide' between the US and Iran.

Dramatic video footage captures the scenes of devastation and turmoil in Beirut as Israel's military launches a massive bombing campaign across Lebanon.

Israel's confrontation with Iran leaves the regional power standing stronger, despite attempts to weaken it, analysts say in this in-depth analysis.

Investors worldwide rejoice as the easing of tensions between the U.S. and Iran leads to plummeting oil prices and a bullish stock market surge.

A convicted prisoner in Namibia made a daring escape, evading authorities by hiding on the roof of a local shopping center. Discover the thrilling details of this unconventional hide-and-seek.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a chokepoint for global trade despite a recent ceasefire, with ship traffic throttled as the region continues to grapple with geopolitical tensions.

BBC confirms leaked message about Cameroonian military contractors dying in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

The far-right administration in Chile has overturned the expropriation of a property founded by ex-Nazi Paul Schäfer, leaving victims in limbo at the site of horrific past abuse.