Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis launched a new wave of attacks on Saudi Arabia and were digging into positions on the western coast of Yemen along the Red Sea.
Sweden's centre-left opposition looked most likely to take power on Monday after a tight election that reduced the far-right's influence but is unlikely to spell a return to open immigration policies.
Oil prices surged more than 3% as attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure and shipping routes intensified fears the Iran war could further disrupt global crude supplies.
China's military leadership is expected to outline its aims for global security when it hosts its annual defence forum this week amid churning tensions in its own neighbourhood over Taiwan, the South China Sea and doubts about U.S. commitmen
Middle East diplomacy appeared to falter heading into Monday with the postponement of a meeting between Iran and other Gulf powers, while attacks around the region's two most important oil transit routes deepened concern over global energy supplies
Swedes were voting in a closely fought election on Sunday that will either bring a far-right party into government for the first time or shift the country back towards the liberalism it has long been known for.
Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that his country “won’t surrender,” accusing the United States of waging war on civilian infrastructure and restricting access to basic necessities.
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