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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
MidEast|Political|Sports|Travel|World

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

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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

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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