The U.S. military said it blocked 20 more ships from reaching or leaving Iran's ports, as prospects for a resumption of negotiations appeared bleak.

The heat waves roiling Western Europe this summer toppled an average temperature record for the June-July period set in 2022. That's according to the European climate agency Copernicus. The

South Korean and U.S. militaries say they will begin their annual large exercises next week to beef up readiness against North Korean threats.

Meanwhile, Iran has made new demands about the restart of negotiations and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the Pentagon is pressing the U.S. defense industry to accelerate production of weapons.

Myanmar's military-backed government has pushed back against the ‌regional ASEAN bloc's special envoy for the war-torn country, days after its leader made a landmark visit to Thailand, which is pushing for its neighbour's full re-engagement with the grouping.

New Zealand’s Electoral Commission has launched a campaign urging citizens to register to vote or update their details

Pakistan’s foreign minister said Sunday a new defense agreement his country signed with Saudi Arabia and Turkey was not directed against any country and remained open to other nations in the region. The landmark Mecca Joint Defense Agreement was signed on Friday by the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman,

Nagasaki has marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing. The mayor called nuclear weapons "absolute evil" on Sunday and denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence. He urged Japan