Politics

FACTBOX: Aftermath of Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions, one fatality

Five people sustained injuries during a Ukrainian attack on the city of Yelets in the Lipetsk Region

EU struggles to understand US stance on Hormuz Strait, top diplomat says

Kaja Kallas says Europe is ready to work together with other counties to ensure freedom of navigation in the strait

No Rhyme or Reason to British Foreign Policy Under Starmer

Several government officials said that in foreign policy, the UK prime minister is trying to be "a critical friend" of the United States and "a partner for practically everyone"

Next round of Iran-US talks may take place in Islamabad or Geneva

According to sources cited by the Associated Press, the negotiations could happen on Thursday, but the venue and timing have not been decided

IN BRIEF: What we know about situation around US blockade of Hormuz Strait

Baghdad Today reported that Iran had anticipated a US blockade of its ports and therefore moved dozens of oil-laden tankers out to sea in advance

Not a single ship from Iran overcame US blockade, CENTCOM says

Six merchant vessels complied with direction from US forces to turn around to re-enter an Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman