Iran threatened ports in the United Arab Emirates as President Donald Trump called on allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. Missile attacks and military casualties highlight a widening regional conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.

A drone strike hit the United States embassy in Baghdad, leading officials to urge Americans to leave Iraq immediately. The attack followed strikes that killed three members of an Iran-backed militia, as regional tensions continue to escalate.

Three Iranian women's soccer players who had sought asylum in Australia have withdrawn their requests and chosen to return home. The move leaves three team members still planning to remain in Australia after the controversy surrounding their silence during the national anthem.

Iran widened its confrontation with the United States by accusing it of launching strikes from the United Arab Emirates, as displacement crises deepen across the Middle East. Other major developments include deadly attacks in Ukraine, a foiled synagogue assault in Michigan, and domestic political and economic shifts in the United States.

One Battle After Another and Sinners lead a tightly contested Academy Awards, with major races still uncertain. The ceremony unfolds amid global tensions and industry change, as new rules and categories debut.

President Donald Trump is facing political headwinds two weeks after launching strikes on Iran, as casualties and rising energy prices fuel public concern. The conflict’s economic fallout and foreign policy ripple effects are shaping the debate ahead of the midterm elections.

Iran launched a fresh missile barrage toward Israel, triggering sirens in Tel Aviv, while Hezbollah reported direct clashes with Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. Lebanon is considering negotiations as casualties continue to rise.

An attack on a Michigan synagogue preschool has sparked condemnation and concern over attempts to justify violence against Jews. The editorial warns against framing terror against Jewish children as a response to conflict in the Middle East.

Britain is considering sending interceptor drones to the Middle East to counter Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles. The move follows recent drone attacks on British and American forces and mounting pressure from the United States to bolster its regional response.

Six airmen were killed when a United States aerial refueling tanker crashed over Iraq during a mission supporting operations against Iran. The incident remains under investigation and was not caused by hostile fire.

Six United States service members were killed when an aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq. Officials said the crash was not caused by hostile fire and remains under investigation.

Yvette Cooper is reportedly preparing to step in as interim Labour leader if Sir Keir Starmer is forced out after poor local election results. Allies are said to favour a joint leadership arrangement with Ed Miliband as Chancellor.