The prime minister’s office was “dismissive” of security concerns about Peter Mandelson, a Jeffrey Epstein associate who became ambassador to Washington, the official said.

Ret. Gen. Petraeus warns against a ground invasion of Iran and said assassinating more leaders will not bring the uranium enrichment issue to a close.

Korea's Kospi hits fresh intraday high, amid mixed Asian markets as investors brushed aside fresh threats from Trump on Iran ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake Monday off northern Japan sparked a short-lived tsunami alert and an advisory of a slightly higher risk of a possible megaquake for its coastal areas. The Cabinet Office and the Japan Meteorological Agency said there was a 1% chance for a megaquake,

South Africa's top police officer, Fannie Masemola, faces charges in a corruption scandal involving a $21 million contract. Prosecutors said Tuesday that Masemola's case will be joined to 16

The military is investigating the soldier. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed regret for any hurt caused to “believers in Lebanon and around the world.”

The British government said it will pass legislation to bar smartphones from schools in England amid a broader battle over whether to ban social media.

Kuwait has declared force majeure on ​shipments of crude oil ‌and refined products after a blockade of the ​Strait of Hormuz ​prevented some vessels from entering ⁠the Persian Gulf, ​hindering its ability to ​meet certain customer commitments,