Wars and conflicts

Iran agreed to give up enriched uranium in deal announced by Trump, say US officials

A satellite imagery of Iran's Isfahan nuclear site, which is believed to store most of the Islamic Republic's uranium stockpile.

Britain preparing for mission that could clear Strait of Hormuz

British Minister of State for Armed Forces Al Carns said that Britain had had “more jets in the Middle East than we’ve had for 15 years” and that “we’ve shot down over a hundred drones”.

Russia strikes Kyiv with massive missile and drone attack, killing one

People shelter in a metro station during Russian missile and drone attacks, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 24, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Peter

Iran to base World Cup camp in Mexico after switch from Arizona

A World Cup trophy souvenir is pictured on a street in Tijuana, Baja California state, Mexico on May 23, 2026. Iran are moving their World Cup training base to Tijuana, Mexico, after football's world governing body FIFA approved a request to transfer it from Tucson, Arizona, the head of Iran's football federation Mehdi Taj said on May 23, 2026.

Russia preparing strike on Ukraine using hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’ missile, Zelensky says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on May 23 that Russia was preparing for a combined strike on Ukrainian territory, including Kyiv, with various types of weaponry.

US and Iran report progress on talks ending war, looking to next few days

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there had been progress in negotiations but did not rule out President Donald Trump resuming attacks on Iran.

Ukraine says it hit Russia’s Sheskharis oil terminal on Black Sea

A screengrab from an online video of Ukraine's overnight attack on Russian oil facilities.

Iran chief negotiator vows ‘crushing’ response if US resumes attacks

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (right) meeting Pakistan’s Army Chief Syed Asim Munir in Tehran on May 23.

Lebanon says Israeli strike on army barracks wounded soldier

Smoke rising from the site of an Israeli strike that targeted an area in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on May 23.

Haj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East war

Muslim worshippers gather to pray around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque complex in the holy city of Mecca on May 22.

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