Brent crude rises nearly 6 percent as soaring tensions in waterway push ceasefire to the brink.

Security forces have intensified their presence across parts of Mexico’s Sinaloa.

Video from Gaza City shows flames rising after an Israeli strike targeted a group of civilians.

Alabama lawmakers adjourned their session after protesters entered the State House during protests over redistricting.

A Palestinian family in Nablus has welcomed a newborn whose father was shot dead by Israeli forces.

Israeli attacks have killed 2,696 people in Lebanon since March 2, the country's Health Ministry reports.

ISIL-linked group has tortured, killed and abducted civilians in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including children.

Despite official framing, for Christians there is little new in last week's assault on a French nun in East Jerusalem.

Media reports say the Brazilian president will meet with his US counterpart in the White House in the coming days.

US military says it is encouraging ships to pass through Hormuz Strait, but Iran says it is in full control of waterway.

Spain says Israel's detention of two activists is abduction.

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP is set to GAIN (wrest) control of West Bengal.