Category: 3. Middle East

Eye-watering prices reflect demand to watch the World Cup in the US, Infantino says, amid increasing criticism from fans.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended World Cup ticket prices, insisting that…

The average price of petrol in the United States has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA.

The price of a gallon of regular petrol climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon,…

By Antoni Slodkowski and Liz Lee

BEIJING, May 6 (Reuters) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met China’s top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday, underscoring close ties between the two countries shortly before U.S. President Donald Trump is…

Berlin, Germany – A diplomatic rift between US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the war on Iran has escalated into a broader debate about Europe’s transatlantic ties – while Berlin pushes to become the…

A fire broke out at a shopping centre west of Iran’s capital killing eight people and injuring 36, according to state broadcaster, IRIB. The cause of the fire is still unknown and authorities are investigating.

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett says some individuals will be arrested and charged.

Australian police say that some members of a group of Australian women and children due to arrive in the…

The Oklahoma City Thunder overpowered the LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers 108-90 to grab a 1-0 lead in their NBA Western Conference semifinal series.

A balanced offensive performance and steely defensive…

PARIS, May 6 (Reuters) – French shipping group CMA CGM said on Wednesday that one of its vessels, the San Antonio, had been the target of an attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in injuries among crew members and damage to the…

Authorities say the cell was planning ‘targeted assassinations against high-level government officials’.

Syrian authorities say they have arrested a Hezbollah-linked cell accused of plotting to assassinate…

Iran’s football chief says the country’s preparations for the World Cup remain on track, but its participation will depend on a guarantee of respect for the Iranian armed forces by tournament cohosts the United States.

The Iranian Football…