How an economic squeeze is changing everyday life and work for Iranians

Is it a missile? Is it a drone? What’s the Pelican used by Ukraine?

The use of the Pelican has provoked interest among military analysts as to whether it is a tactical ballistic missile.

Yemenis flee across Red Sea as Houthis and Saudi-backed forces escalate war

The BBC's Frank Gardner speaks to some of those who have fled the war by crossing the Red Sea to Djibouti

Egypt’s Amina Orfi becomes youngest women’s squash world number one at 19

Orfi, the reigning senior and junior world champion, topped the rankings with victory at the Qatar Classic last week.

What’s the US–China AI ‘hotline’ that Trump plans to pitch to Xi Jinping?

Washington and Beijing discuss AI hotline idea amid escalating competition and restrictions on advanced technologies.

Inside Kazakhstan’s push to become a regional AI centre

Kazakhstan accelerates AI development but experts warn of impact on the environment and human rights.

Saudi export rerouting amid Gulf of Oman STS bottlenecks amp