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Turkey's Erdogan says Israel must not scupper US-Iran deal

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Middle East peace efforts could not succeed without regional backing and that Israel must not be allowed to "dynamite"

Turkey's Erdogan says Israel must not scupper US-Iran deal
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators

US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators

US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators
Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

NATO leaders including U.S.

NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit

President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of the European leaders who are expected to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey

Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit
Crime|MidEast|World

Jewish American charged in Israel with spying for Iran for $1,400 in crypto

Jewish American charged in Israel with spying for Iran for $1,400 in crypto

Jewish American charged in Israel with spying for Iran for $1,400 in crypto
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Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Iran is preparing for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN's Turk

Another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan around the besieged city of al-Obeid, the United Nations human rights chief said on Friday,

Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN's Turk
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Goldman dominates first-half M&A as dealmaking surges in EMEA

Goldman Sachs increased its share of mergers and acquisitions advisory work involving Europe, the Middle East and Africa in the first half of 2026,

Goldman dominates first-half M&A as dealmaking surges in EMEA
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump

NATO leaders gather next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with U.S.

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Pro-Palestinian protesters convicted of misdemeanor charges in 2024 Golden Gate Bridge protest

Seven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in a 2024 pro-Palestinian protest against Israel's assault on Gaza were convicted of

Pro-Palestinian protesters convicted of misdemeanor charges in 2024 Golden Gate Bridge protest
MidEast|Political|Sports|World

US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team

US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least 9 people

Syria’s Health Ministry says an explosive device has detonated in a Damascus cafe, killing at least nine people and wounding 20 others

Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least 9 people
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Blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, wounds 20, Syrian interior ministry says

A bomb blast at a cafe in central Damascus on Thursday killed nine people and wounded 20 others, Syria's interior ministry said.

Blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, wounds 20, Syrian interior ministry says
MidEast|Political|World

Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, Lebanese state media reports

Syria's foreign minister said during a visit to Beirut on Thursday that Damascus was open to meeting the Iran-backed Lebanese group

Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, Lebanese state media reports
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran

Iranian state television claimed this week that a foreign ship got stuck in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring instructions to use a route laid out by the Islamic Republic’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard

FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran
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Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei

An Iranian military commander warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against any attack on Iran as it prepares for the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali

Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

UK business morale slumps as Iran war pushes up costs, survey shows

British business confidence fell to its lowest since 2022 as the Iran war, which pushed up costs, saps expectations for future sales, a survey of accountants showed on

UK business morale slumps as Iran war pushes up costs, survey shows
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says

The European Union will provide up to €200 million ($228 million) in grant funding to boost transport, energy and digital links across the South

EU to provide 200 million euros to boost South Caucasus connectivity, von der Leyen says
MidEast|Political|World

Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

On June 6, 1989, millions of Iranians turned out in the streets to bury Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who had led the 1979 Islamic Revolution

Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

In Mideast and around the world, everyone's talking 'ceasefire.' But what does it really mean?

Ceasefires in the Middle East are not bringing the peace many people expect

In Mideast and around the world, everyone's talking 'ceasefire.' But what does it really mean?
MidEast|Political|World

Iran warns of immediate response to any threat, cites US commitment to restrain Israel

Iran will deliver an immediate and powerful response to any threat against its people or leadership, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in an X post on Wednesday.

Iran warns of immediate response to any threat, cites US commitment to restrain Israel
Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Turkey tightens security and showcases strength and commitment ahead of NATO summit

Turkey is implementing extensive security measures for the upcoming NATO summit, deploying thousands of police and banning public gatherings

Turkey tightens security and showcases strength and commitment ahead of NATO summit
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO allies have grown silent on rights concerns in Turkey

Five years ago, the West risked a full-blown diplomatic crisis with NATO ally Turkey when 10 ambassadors called for the release of a man they saw as a

NATO allies have grown silent on rights concerns in Turkey
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump's son-in-law ‌Jared Kushner will be in Doha to meet Qatari mediators to discuss U.S.-Iran negotiations, Qatar's foreign

US envoy Witkoff and Kushner will be in Qatar, no meeting with Iran, Qatari official says
MidEast|Political|World

Israel-Lebanon deal may entrench stalemate rather than end war, analysts say

A security deal between Israel and Lebanon risks entrenching a stalemate rather than resolving Israel's underlying conflict with Hezbollah by tying

Israel-Lebanon deal may entrench stalemate rather than end war, analysts say
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment

An economic crisis caused by the Iran war and a fresh surge of investment by oil majors are driving Iraq's aggressive push for a higher

Iraq's push for bigger OPEC quota driven by revenue pressures, new oil investment
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Gaza, including 2 children, health officials say

Israeli strikes in southern and central Gaza on Monday killed at least eight people, including two children, according to health officials

Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Gaza, including 2 children, health officials say
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience

Turkey expects next month's NATO summit in Ankara to emphasise alliance unity, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, calling for the lifting of restrictions on defence

Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience
MidEast|Political|World

Senior Lebanese official slams US-brokered deal with Israel, warns of divisions

Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key ally of Hezbollah, on Monday slammed a U.S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel, warning it could lead to attempts

Senior Lebanese official slams US-brokered deal with Israel, warns of divisions
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu’s emerging challenger represents his polar opposite, and that may be his appeal

Netanyahu’s emerging challenger represents his polar opposite, and that may be his appeal

Netanyahu’s emerging challenger represents his polar opposite, and that may be his appeal
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has destroyed underground infrastructure used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in a village in southern

Israel says it destroyed Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Science|Technology|World

Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee The halt to the latest tit-for-tat attacks in the Middle East spurred a twitchy reaction in markets as lingering unease over

Markets swivel on tech, Mideast angst
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistan says ground operation and strikes along Afghan border killed 29 militants

Pakistani officials say security forces have targeted militant hideouts in a major operation along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border

Pakistan says ground operation and strikes along Afghan border killed 29 militants
MidEast|Political|World

Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide

Israel’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to designate the violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide

Israel moves to formally recognize Armenian WWI deaths as a genocide
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes and shelling in Gaza kill at least 4 Palestinians, health workers say

Local health officials say the latest Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least four Palestinians, including a 13-year-old girl

Israeli strikes and shelling in Gaza kill at least 4 Palestinians, health workers say
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iraq detains politicians, officials in anti-corruption crackdown

Iraqi security forces arrested politicians and senior officials early on Sunday as part of a broader anti-corruption campaign ordered by Prime Minister Ali al‑Zaidi, a

Iraq detains politicians, officials in anti-corruption crackdown
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal

Iran has been eliminated from the World Cup, narrowly failing to advance past the group stage in a politically charged tournament where the team played its matches amid tight restrictions imposed by the United States

Iran narrowly knocked out of tumultuous World Cup on Austria's last-second goal
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement

Iran and US exchange strikes as Hormuz tensions stress agreement
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump's Iran deal falls short for these voters — and some fear it could cost Republicans the midterm

By Julia Harte June 27 - President Donald Trump’s interim agreement to end the war with Iran has dragged down his approval rating and garnered criticism across the political spectrum — even from his

Trump's Iran deal falls short for these voters — and some fear it could cost Republicans the midterm
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Iran's Taremi criticises logistical issues, suggests side not welcome in US

Iran captain Mehdi Taremi questioned whether his side were welcome at the World Cup, strongly criticising the conditions they are playing under in the United

Soccer-Iran's Taremi criticises logistical issues, suggests side not welcome in US
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship

The U.S. has struck Iran to respond to a drone attack a day earlier on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a provocation that President Donald Trump said violated the ceasefire

US strikes Iran in response to a drone attack on a ship
Americas|MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has joined Israel and Lebanon’s ambassadors to the U.S. to announce a framework agreement that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah

Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says
MidEast|Political|World

Israel, Lebanon sign initial agreement after US-mediated talks

Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement in Washington on Friday following several days of talks

Israel, Lebanon sign initial agreement after US-mediated talks
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel releases classified documents detailing 1976 Entebbe raid to free more than 100 hostages

Israel has released documents detailing the 1976 Operation Entebbe, a daring raid to rescue more than 100 hostages from an airport in Uganda

Israel releases classified documents detailing 1976 Entebbe raid to free more than 100 hostages
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Massive Shiite crowds mark the holy day of Ashoura against backdrop of Iran-Israel-US war fallout

Shiite Muslims have marked Ashoura, a significant day on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the world

Massive Shiite crowds mark the holy day of Ashoura against backdrop of Iran-Israel-US war fallout
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

EU's von der Leyen to go to Armenia and Azerbaijan next week

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will go to Armenia next week, said the EU on Friday, in a move aimed at highlighting Brussels' support for Armenia as

EU's von der Leyen to go to Armenia and Azerbaijan next week
Business|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, IAEA chief says

The interim U.S.-Iran peace accord gives U.N. nuclear inspectors access to Iran, the watchdog's top official said on Friday, after Tehran indicated key sites would remain

Iran deal grants access to nuclear inspectors, IAEA chief says
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Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle

Iran's coach and FIFA officials have refused to answer questions about a World Cup “Pride Match” in Seattle

Iran and Egypt avoid talking about World Cup ‘Pride Match’ in Seattle
Business|Europe|MidEast|World

UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked

The United Nations shipping agency on Thursday paused an evacuation effort, which aimed to get hundreds of stranded ships and thousands of seafarers out through the Strait

UN agency says it pauses Hormuz ship evacuation initiative after vessel attacked
Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish journalism groups say independent outlets denied accreditation for a NATO summit in Ankara

Turkish journalism groups say several independent media outlets have been denied accreditation for an upcoming NATO summit in Ankara

Turkish journalism groups say independent outlets denied accreditation for a NATO summit in Ankara
MidEast|Political|US|World

Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite that region's persistent concerns about Iran agreement

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says relations between the United States and its Gulf Arab partners are rock solid despite concerns expressed by some about being left out of discussions aimed at ending the war with Iran

Rubio hails US-Gulf Arab unity despite that region's persistent concerns about Iran agreement
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Dozens of Turkish journalists denied accreditation for NATO summit in Ankara, media says

Dozens of Turkish journalists have been denied accreditation for a NATO summit in the Turkish capital Ankara next month, media outlets and journalist associations said on

Dozens of Turkish journalists denied accreditation for NATO summit in Ankara, media says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon

Shiite Muslims around the world are marking Ashoura, a holy day symbolizing sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in Iran and Lebanon

Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon
Australia|Crime|MidEast|World

Australia's security environment degrading, spy chief warns

Australia faces multi-faceted threats from autocratic regimes, hackers and antisemitic extremists that present a systemic challenge to national security and

Australia's security environment degrading, spy chief warns
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Using flattery, Rutte tries to ease NATO tensions with Trump over Iran

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte sought to calm tensions with President Donald Trump at the White House on Wednesday, using a mix of flattery and

Using flattery, Rutte tries to ease NATO tensions with Trump over Iran
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

NATO's Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month's summit

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has met with President Donald Trump, advocating for the military alliance that the U.S. leader has sharply criticized

NATO's Trump whisperer meets the president in an effort to appease him before next month's summit
Election|MidEast|Political|World

New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats

Democratic congressional primary results in New York City are accelerating the party's debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Rubio says U.S. won't do anything that would undermine Gulf security

U.S.

Rubio says U.S. won't do anything that would undermine Gulf security
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Sudan's war refugees describe horrors in Egyptian jails, surging deportations

Al-Nazir Al-Sadig sought safety in Egypt from the civil war in Sudan.

Sudan's war refugees describe horrors in Egyptian jails, surging deportations
MidEast|Political|World

Turkey working on legislation to speed up militant PKK's disbandment, Erdogan says 

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that work was underway on a legal framework that would speed up the disbandment of the militant Kurdistan Workers Party (

Turkey working on legislation to speed up militant PKK's disbandment, Erdogan says 
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Kremlin says it believes contacts with US over Ukraine will resume when Witkoff and Kushner become available

The Kremlin said on Wednesday that U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were busy with other issues, but that it expected contacts with them over Ukraine would

Kremlin says it believes contacts with US over Ukraine will resume when Witkoff and Kushner become available
MidEast|Political|US|World

US Senate votes to halt Iran war in latest rebuke of Trump

The U.S.

US Senate votes to halt Iran war in latest rebuke of Trump
MidEast|Political|Science|World

US and Iran dispute whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections

The U.S. and Iran disputed whether Tehran had agreed to allow U.N. inspections of its nuclear sites

US and Iran dispute whether Tehran has agreed to nuclear inspections
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy announces release of Flotilla activists detained in Libya

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in Libya had been released after spending about a month in custody.

Italy announces release of Flotilla activists detained in Libya
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is in the United Arab Emirates on the first leg of a three-nation tour of Gulf countries aimed at easing their concerns about the result of an agreement intended to end the war with Iran

Rubio arrives in UAE with aim to head off Gulf Arab unease over tentative Iran deal
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

BoE's Taylor backs extended hold for interest rates

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Tuesday that an "extended hold" for interest rates was the right response to the increase in price pressures spurred by

BoE's Taylor backs extended hold for interest rates
Crime|MidEast|Political|US

Rep. Dan Goldman addresses Brooklyn coffee shop banning him over his views on Israel

Rep. Dan Goldman addresses Brooklyn coffee shop banning him over his views on Israel

Rep. Dan Goldman addresses Brooklyn coffee shop banning him over his views on Israel
MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World

Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran, former PM says

A former Israeli prime minister acknowledged on Tuesday that Israel had smuggled Starlink internet receivers into Iran to help

Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran, former PM says
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

More vessels transit Hormuz, Qatar-linked LNG tankers return, data show

Three stranded supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, while seven empty Qatar-linked

More vessels transit Hormuz, Qatar-linked LNG tankers return, data show
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Amnesty calls EU complicit in new Libyan crackdown on migrants

Authorities in eastern and western Libya have intensified a crackdown on migrants and refugees in the last month with mass arrests, detentions and

Amnesty calls EU complicit in new Libyan crackdown on migrants
MidEast|Political|World

New Lebanon-Israel talks begin in shadow of US-Iran deal

Lebanon and Israel began a new round of talks on Tuesday in Washington, with Beirut determined to press ahead with direct negotiations even as they appear

New Lebanon-Israel talks begin in shadow of US-Iran deal
MidEast|Political|World

Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal

American allies of President Donald Trump this week defended him to an Israeli public anxious about a U.S. interim deal with Iran

Trump allies defend him to Israelis anxious over Iran deal
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies

U.S.

Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies
MidEast|Political|World

Iran’s man in charge: Who is the negotiator leading Tehran through talks with the US?

Iran’s man in charge: Who is the negotiator leading Tehran through talks with the US?

Iran’s man in charge: Who is the negotiator leading Tehran through talks with the US?
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors

Last month, Ali Rizkallah, a commander in the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, was welcomed to Sudan’s capital

Anger mounts as Sudan's army takes in Darfur paramilitary defectors
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon ceasefire largely holds but fears persist it may collapse

A ceasefire largely held in Lebanon on Monday as the country experienced the longest lull yet in three months of war between

Lebanon ceasefire largely holds but fears persist it may collapse
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

European shares close higher on US-Iran talks; UK's Starmer resigns

European shares edged higher on Monday as investors assessed the latest round of U.S.-Iran negotiations for signs of progress

European shares close higher on US-Iran talks; UK's Starmer resigns
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats

High-level negotiations in Switzerland seeking a permanent end to the Iran war have ended

US-Iran negotiations end, technical talks will continue after Trump shakes talks with threats
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah chief says would respond to any violation from Israel

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said on Sunday that Israel will not stay in Lebanon, adding that the group would respond to any violation from the Israeli side.

Hezbollah chief says would respond to any violation from Israel
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli soldiers in Lebanon are free to take action if under threat, Israel's Katz says

Israeli soldiers are free to act without restriction to eliminate threats in Lebanon, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said

Israeli soldiers in Lebanon are free to take action if under threat, Israel's Katz says
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued

Iran's Tasnim news agency, citing a source close to the negotiating team, reported on Sunday that the Strait of Hormuz would not be reopened as long as a ceasefire in Lebanon was

Iran's Tasnim news agency says Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued
MidEast|Political|World

US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again

U.S. and Iranian negotiators are on their way to a venue in Switzerland to discuss details of their interim agreement to halt the war

US and Iran to talk Sunday in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of Hormuz again
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill at least 20 in Lebanon hours after ceasefire

Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed at least 20 people on Saturday, Lebanon's state news agency NNA said, one day

Israeli strikes kill at least 20 in Lebanon hours after ceasefire
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 6, including 2 children and an Al Jazeera cameraman

Palestinian health officials say Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed at least six people, including two children and an Al Jazeera cameraman

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 6, including 2 children and an Al Jazeera cameraman
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR

Iran's top joint military command, ​Khatam al-Anbiya Central ‌Headquarters, said on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz would be closed to vessel traffic, citing alleged violations

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over ceasefire violations - MEHR
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Paris police arrest 20 as demonstrators defy ban on Iran opposition rally

Protestors against political executions in Iran gathered in Paris on Saturday in defiance of a ban on the rally, at which police arrested 20 people, according to organisers.

Paris police arrest 20 as demonstrators defy ban on Iran opposition rally
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran
Business|MidEast|Political|Travel|US|World

Rubio plans Middle East trip next week, Axios reports

U.S.

Rubio plans Middle East trip next week, Axios reports
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli envoy and UN official clash at hearing on children in conflict

Diplomatic niceties broke down at the United Nations on Friday when Israel's ambassador and the U.N. secretary-general's special representative for children and armed conflict

Israeli envoy and UN official clash at hearing on children in conflict
MidEast|Political|World

Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance

Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group agreed to halt the heavy fighting in southern Lebanon that had threatened to unravel an interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran

Israel and Hezbollah agree to halt fighting, officials say, as US-Iran talks hang in the balance
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins

Abed Hachem rebuilt his home when it was damaged in a conflict between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah militants in 2024, but is at a loss now that most of his

Lebanese villagers return to find homes in ruins
MidEast|Political|World

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official

Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire set to begin at 4 p.m. local time on Friday, a senior U.S. official told

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire starting on Friday -U.S. official
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris

French police banned the Paris-based NCRI Iranian opposition from holding a rally on Saturday, saying there was a risk of clashes between activists holding

Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far

Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far

Oil prices are falling and stocks are up. Traders worry they’ve gone too far
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says

France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran's nuclear programme and will not approve the lifting of UN sanctions unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final

No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says
Crime|Health|MidEast|World

Freed Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual abuse in Gaza, urges victims to speak out

Guy Gilboa-Dalal, an Israeli man who says he was sexually abused while held hostage in Gaza, is speaking out to highlight sexual abuse in conflict zones

Freed Israeli hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal recounts sexual abuse in Gaza, urges victims to speak out
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has set up secretive new cells in Iraq to carry out attacks on Gulf countries that host American forces, bypassing established

Iran's Revolutionary Guards set up covert Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Pakistani Kashmir faces shutdown as protests leave more than 20 dead

A territory-wide shutdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has brought daily life to a standstill after the region's deadliest unrest in

Pakistani Kashmir faces shutdown as protests leave more than 20 dead
MidEast|Political|World

Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off

Talks that had been planned for Friday between the United States and Iran at the Burgenstock mountaintop resort in Switzerland have been postponed, according to a Swiss foreign

Switzerland says US-Iran talks planned for Friday are off
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|US|World

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention

Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour, ​a Palestinian American detained by U.S.

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque released from ICE detention
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war

Republican leaders on Capitol Hill are voicing strong reservations —- and some outright condemnation — of the Trump administration’s agreement to end the fighting in Iran

Some GOP senators and Trump allies have harsh reviews of his agreement to end Iran war
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said on Thursday he had authorised a memorandum of understanding signed by the Iranian and U.S. presidents, despite holding a different view,

Iran's Khamenei says he approved MoU with US, despite reservations, after assurances on Iran's rights
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

White House sends text of interim US-Iran agreement to US Congress

The White House provided a copy of the interim U.S.-Iran agreement to the U.S.

White House sends text of interim US-Iran agreement to US Congress
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Macron's diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views

French President Emmanuel Macron's effort to court U.S. President Donald Trump culminated in a surprise moment at the Versailles Palace

Macron's diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views
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World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home

While many of the World Cup’s competing nations are wracked by social divisions, some of the teams offer strikingly positive examples of how players from different backgrounds and religious faiths can cooperate

World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home
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Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says

Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Germany's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, said on

Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says
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Israel demarcates expanded Lebanon occupation zone, challenging US-Iran pact

Israel published a map on Thursday showing an expanded military control zone in southern Lebanon and said it would not

Israel demarcates expanded Lebanon occupation zone, challenging US-Iran pact
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Israeli foreign minister says he is severing contact with EU foreign policy chief

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday he was severing "all contact" with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over what he said were remarks

Israeli foreign minister says he is severing contact with EU foreign policy chief
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Iran war fuel spikes lift Europe's EV sales again, but growth may not last

Rising fuel prices driven by the Iran war are boosting demand for new and used electric vehicles across

Iran war fuel spikes lift Europe's EV sales again, but growth may not last
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Iran MOU was signed on Wednesday by Trump and Iran president, U.S. official says

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Iran MOU was signed on Wednesday by Trump and Iran president, U.S. official says
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US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks

The U.S. and Iran released the text of an interim agreement their presidents have signed to end their

US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks
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Trump ties Iran deal to market swings, warns war risked 'catastrophe'

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Trump ties Iran deal to market swings, warns war risked 'catastrophe'
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Trump says 'nobody' attacked Iran girls' school 'on purpose'

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Trump says 'nobody' attacked Iran girls' school 'on purpose'
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Trump: unfair for Iran to lack ballistic missiles if other countries have them

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it would be unfair for Iran not to have ballistic missiles if other countries have them.

Trump: unfair for Iran to lack ballistic missiles if other countries have them
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Stocks drop, bond yields rise; Fed keeps rates steady but projects hike for later this year

Major stock indexes fell, bond yields rose and the U.S. dollar extended gains on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held the benchmark interest

Stocks drop, bond yields rise; Fed keeps rates steady but projects hike for later this year
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Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war

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Trump thanks China's Xi, Russia's Putin for being 'neutral' in Iran war
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G7 leaders back Trump's deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge

Leaders at the Group of Seven summit have backed U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire

G7 leaders back Trump's deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge
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The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated

The interim deal between the U.S. and Iran is supposed to usher in a two-month period that would address Tehran’s nuclear program

The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehran's nuclear program still to be negotiated
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US official says parties can still walk away from Iran deal, sequencing will be key

Both Iran and the U.S. can walk away from the memorandum of understanding they are set to sign on Friday, and upcoming talks are

US official says parties can still walk away from Iran deal, sequencing will be key
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Trump says Netanyahu could use 'softer touch' in Lebanon

Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could use a "softer touch" in the fight against Hezbollah militants in

Trump says Netanyahu could use 'softer touch' in Lebanon
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Israel approves settler building plans in Palestinian West Bank city

Israel on Wednesday approved the expansion of a Jewish school for settlers living in the centre of the Palestinian city of Hebron

Israel approves settler building plans in Palestinian West Bank city
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Trump says will discuss with Gulf nations Iran's ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies

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Trump says will discuss with Gulf nations Iran's ballistic missiles, terrorist proxies
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Trump says he talked to Syrian leader about taking on Hezbollah

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Trump says he talked to Syrian leader about taking on Hezbollah
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UN experts gravely concerned for Britons on hunger strike in Iranian jail

U.N. experts on Wednesday expressed grave concern for two Britons convicted in Iran of espionage who are now on hunger strike in jail.

UN experts gravely concerned for Britons on hunger strike in Iranian jail