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A move like this could require affected workers and their dependants to leave the country almost immediately.

Iran's politburo-like body known as the Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the United States "corrects its behavior."

The incident would be raised at a meeting of the North Atlantic Council early next week, Bulgaria's Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov said.

Four people, including a child, were killed in the overnight strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region. Ukrainian forces hit Russian oil facilities.

An Orthodox Christian service was held at the Cathedral of Saint Volodymyr, in central Kyiv, where thousands of people gathered to pay their respects following his death in a landmine explosion during a recovery mission on August 5.

A US official, who declined to be identified, said on Friday that Washington anticipated an agreement soon between Iran and Oman, which sit on either side of the strait, so that normal oil traffic could resume.

South Africa said this week that some 19,000 people had been officially deported since April.

As the Middle East war drags on, this alliance binds three powerful Sunni countries that are strategic allies of the United States with a NATO-style clause that considers any attack on one country as an attack on all.

The tragedy had actually begun hours earlier, when the alleged gunman shot dead his grandparents at their home at dawn.

A spokesperson for Germany's armed forces said the drones were sighted at around 10 p.m. (2000 GMT) on Thursday at the base in Mechernich in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, some 35 kilometres (22 miles) from the Belgian border.

Todd Blanche is the second confirmed attorney general since Donald Trump returned to the White House last year.

The foreign ministry in a statement condemned "the hostile Iranian attack that targeted a tanker belonging to ADNOC with a missile while it was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, without causing casualties".

Nepal's government denied that it had ordered the change, though the country is acutely aware of how sensitive the issue of Tibet is to its giant northern neighbour China.

There was no word on the conditions of the people aboard the helicopter as officials said they couldn't immediately reach the crash site.

The victim was identified as 78-year-old John Wesley Allen Sr., who was found on a roadway around 10 pm on Monday.

IRIS2, a response to Starlink and other satellite internet services, is being developed as a secure and reliable connectivity network for European governments, defence and security forces, and emergency services.

An account on X accused Sadhana Gollapudi, a resident of Houston in Texas, of being a "forever F1 student".

Japanese officials have reportedly raised the issue through diplomatic channels rather than making a legal finding.

The remains of 56 people were found at a Chicago funeral home run by a couple who previously operated a crematory that was similarly shut down because of mishandled remains.

The bill, named in honour of Republican senator Lindsey Graham, a staunch supporter of Ukraine, was approved by the US Senate by an 86-11 vote.

Andras Baka, a strong advocate for judicial independence, becomes governing party's pick for Hungary's next president.

IRGC sets conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz as US seeks commitments to end attacks on ships in the waterway.

Turkiye says the Mecca defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan does not target Iran.

US Vice President JD Vance claims Washington has “destroyed” Iran’s nuclear programme and degraded its military.

Three Colombian tourists are among the victims of Saturday's crash on mountainside forest of Tijuca National Park.

More than 8,000 people remain missing amid rubble in Gaza, with recovery efforts hindered by lack of heavy machinery.

Government promises harsh response following explosives attack on Pan-American Highway in southwest of country.

Some experts say the deal precipitates a larger strategic shift in Middle East while others say it reinforces US goals.

Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former lawyer, is now US attorney general.

Saudi Arabia turns to Turkiye and Pakistan for defence ties, raising questions overreliance on the US.

At least 200 people have been evacuated after a wildfire broke out near Italy’s Lake Garda.

Soldiers disarm unexploded ordnance in Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, near where Israeli forces reportedly built an earth barrier.

US State Department accuses China of attempting to deny Filipino vessels access to fishing grounds in contested area.

The younger Biden son has addressed his father's debate performance and the pardon he received after felony convictions.

Fears of a wider conflict grow as Yemen’s army counterattacks and expert warns ‘all the warning signs are there’.

The UK media has been accused of giving far-right leader Nigel Farage an easy ride

Fears increase for life of Hussam Abu Safia detained by Israel amid reports of torture and lack of medical care.

Authorities warn residents to be prepared to leave their homes as fast-moving wildfires spread across western Canada.

Serbia says it will help rebuild Ukrainian cities and provide aid as the two countries deepen cooperation.

The agreement names no adversary, but analysts say Iran and its regional network are central to the thinking behind it.

From the Premier League and La Liga to the UEFA Champions League, which players hold the key to their clubs' season?

An opposition lawmaker threw eggs at acting Prime Minster Albin Kurti during a parliamentary session.

The UN body has been part of the lives of millions of Palestinian refugees. Post-genocide Gaza cannot cope without it

Judicial and security sources say a routine embassy visit landed a wanted former Syrian general in a Beirut jail cell.

Gulf and Arab governments condemn Iran over missile strike on Emirati tanker.