Balendra Shah, 35, highlighted health and education for poor Nepalis as a key focus of his campaign, which rode a wave of public anger toward traditional politics.

Hours later, following criticism from Iranian hard-liners, Mr. Pezeshkian issued another statement in which he asserted that Iran had not attacked its “friendly and neighboring countries” in this war — this time omitting any apology.

China's President Xi Jinping says political loyalty in the military must be ensured and called for resolutely pushing forward the fight against corruption as a military purge widens. Xi made

The oil market is worried that Gulf countries will have to shut production if tankers are unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Over the last 48 hours, both chambers of Congress have held formal votes on War Powers resolutions to terminate US military operations in Iran – and both said no. The Senate voted down its measure 47-53,

Three witnesses and an education official told NBC News that the school was located on a former Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps base that closed 15 years ago.

Cuban diplomats abandoned their Embassy building in Quito Friday after Ecuador ordered the expulsion of the entire Cuban diplomatic mission.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke ​to Saudi Arabia Crown ‌Prince Mohammed bin Salman after Iran's strikes ​on the kingdom ​amid a sprawling conflict in the ⁠region, Downing Street ​said in a statement on ​Friday.