Oil prices could soar to a staggering $200 a barrel amid fears that escalating conflict in the Middle East may choke off one of the world's most critical energy supply routes. Market analysts are warning that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz - through which roughly a fifth of global oil supplies pass - is already pushing crude prices sharply higher and could trigger an unprecedented spike if disruption continues.

Cuba's power grid has collapsed for the third time this month, leaving the country in darkness with no electricity.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz is calling for federal immigration enforcement to be split from the rest of Homeland Security's funding as airport chaos spirals and travelers face hours-long delays. Cruz's proposal is part of a dramatic new plan to break a bitter Washington standoff and is gaining traction among Republicans.

The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.

Japanese foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi said on Sunday that one of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran has been released and is headed home. Mr Motegi, speaking on a Fuji Television talk show,

One Nation appears set to secure multiple lower‑house seats in South Australia and establish itself as an influential force in the Upper House after a strong election result.

Hawaii is currently suffering its worst flooding in more than 20 years, with people in the hardest-hit areas being urged to “LEAVE NOW” by officials.

Tens of thousands of protesters rally in Prague against new government of Czech prime minister Babiš - A major protest in Prague has targeted Prime Minister Andrej Babiš who the protesters say threate