Recognizing Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous precedent, with other countries attempting to claim important waterways, analysts say.

The United States intensified its strikes on Iran Thursday, hitting targets farther north and firing into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at U.

The United States intensified its strikes against Iran on Thursday, hitting targets farther north and firing into a ship it accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at US allies in the region,

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, the spokesperson for the Iranian military’s central command, said Iran will “under no circumstances” permit the US to “interfere” with the Strait of Hormuz. “This is Iran’s unbreakable red line.

Lamine Yamal practiced separate from the rest of Spain ahead of the World Cup final. Will he start against Argentina?

Thierry Henry is excited to see the star matchup when Argentina takes on Spain in the FIFA World Cup Final

The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi — the most prolific goal scorer in the tournament’s history — and defending champion Argentina Spain’s defensive juggernaut on Sunday in East Rutherford,

Argentina and Spain were supposed to settle a score in Qatar earlier this year, in the Finalissima between the champions of South America and Europe, ​before U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran forced the match to be cancelled.

Mexico

A powerful earthquake in southern Mexico shook nearby countries Guatemala and El Salvador, with the US Geological Survey (USGS) measuring its preliminary magnitude at 7.3. Seismologist Maureen Long explains the potential aftermath.

People evacuated buildings in Guatemala City on Friday after a strong earthquake struck off Mexico’s southern Pacific coast near the border with Guatemala.

The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the earthquake had a magnitude of 7.3 with the epicenter 30 miles southwest of Aquiles Serdan, Mexico.

The United States said Saturday it did not renew a national emergency declaration over Hong Kong, leading to the lifting of partial sanctions, but it said an executive order that revoked Hong Kong's special trading status remains in place.

China suggested that the US has restored privileges for Hong Kong that President Donald Trump revoked in 2020, in his first term, describing the move as an important step toward improving bilateral ties.

The US has chosen not to extend its state of emergency over what it deemed as threats posed by Beijing's hardline national security law in Hong Kong.

HONG KONG — China signaled on Friday that the United States could restore Hong Kong ‘s preferential privileges, saying Washington confirmed it will not renew an executive order that revoked the city’s special trading status.

Police have moved a prominent activist to hospital in New Delhi after his health deteriorated during a 20-day hunger strike tied to India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party movement for education reform

Authorities in ​India's ‌capital Delhi ‌have ⁠moved fasting ⁠social activist Sonam ​Wangchuk to ​hospital on the ⁠21st ⁠day ⁠of a hunger ​strike he ​launched ⁠to ⁠demand the resignation of the federal ⁠education minister,

The activist, Sonam Wangchuk, started his strike last month as part of a protest over educational mismanagement that has affected millions of students.

Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent activist who has been on a 21-day hunger strike protesting a national education scandal in India, has been taken to hospital by police in New Delhi on Saturday.

Chinese officials appear to think that President Trump’s accusations that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. elections were driven by domestic politics, not foreign policy.

The president accused Beijing of harvesting 220 million voter records but stopped short of announcing retaliation.

China on Friday said it has never interfered in U.S. elections and has no interest in doing so, urging Washington to stop making what it described as “groundless accusations” after President Donald Trump accused Beijing of meddling in the 2020 election.

President Trump renewed his claims of election fraud in a primetime address on Thursday night, setting the stage for a tense midterms season. Taurean Small reports.