Iran’s new supreme leader issued another purported statement without video or audio, oil prices remain volatile, and thousands more US Marines are deploying to the Middle East. Follow for live news ...

Oil prices remain volatile as energy infrastructure is damaged and the vital Strait of Hormuz remains effectively shut. Follow for live news updates.

Violence against women and girls was a problem in Ukraine even before Russia launched its full-scale invasion, but more than four years of war has deepened the crisis.

Despite a harsh winter and the brutal conflict with Russia, Ukrainians are still going to raves. For many it’s a way to forget the war, even if just for one night.

Trump says he’s not prepared to reach a deal with Iran and urges countries to help US secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Three vessels were hit by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz, the UK’s maritime agency said. Countries have agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil in an effort to stem gas prices.

He also warned that NATO faces a “very bad future” if US allies fail to assist in securing the crucial waterway.

President Donald Trump said Friday night the US “totally obliterated every military target” on Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90% of Iran’s crude exports.

The US and Israel attacked Iran together at the same time. But as the war drags into its third week, it is becoming clear the two countries have some differences in how they see the war proceeding.

• US casualties: The death toll from the attack on US troops in Kuwait has since risen to six, US Central Command said Monday. The attack was a direct hit on makeshift operations center at the port of ...

The actor skipped the Academy Awards only to show up in Ukraine — where he was presented with a statuette made from the metal of a train hit in a Russian attack.

Ukraine does not “want to lose the Americans” while they are “without question, currently more focused on the Middle East,” ...