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Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says

Countries should reject efforts by Iran to impose sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran's "unilateral decision" to create a body to control

Countries must reject Iran efforts to control Hormuz, UN agency document says
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Qatari delegation is in Iran, aims to boost mediation role, Tasnim news agency says

A Qatari delegation visited Iran on Friday in what is believed to be an effort by Doha to consolidate its role as a mediator after a recent escalation in hostilities in the Gulf,

Qatari delegation is in Iran, aims to boost mediation role, Tasnim news agency says
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver

Western leaders came to Turkey to discuss security in an increasingly perilous world

NATO leaders came to Turkey to discuss security. Erdogan gave them each an engraved revolver
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|World

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns

A cholera outbreak in Sudan could get worse as war, displacement and the onset of the rainy season threaten to exacerbate a humanitarian crisis in the

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns
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Netanyahu warns Trump: Turkey is 'not exactly a model ally'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told CNN's Dana Bash that despite President Donald Trump's friendship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his newfound willingness to sell them advanced F-35 fighter jets, the country is not a 'friendly state to the United States.'

Netanyahu warns Trump: Turkey is 'not exactly a model ally'
Asia|Business|Crime|MidEast|World

Seafarers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand

Three former crew members of a Thai cargo ship struck in the Strait of Hormuz in March have filed a lawsuit against the vessel’s operator

Seafarers attacked in the Strait of Hormuz sue shipping company in Thailand
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?

Iran’s supreme leader missed his father’s momentous funeral – now what?
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide

Stocks rose, and oil prices eased as financial markets calmed a day after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran

Stocks recover losses, and oil prices ease as calm returns to financial markets worldwide
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Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say

Senior British policing officials say technology and online platforms are increasingly being exploited for threats to the United Kingdom

Technology is driving an increase in attacks and threats to the UK, senior officials say
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Oil prices settle 2% lower as economic worries outweigh supply risks

Oil prices slid about 2% on Thursday on worries that rising inflation and other economic concerns could weigh on global oil demand despite continuing supply

Oil prices settle 2% lower as economic worries outweigh supply risks
Asia|Business|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Families of crew aboard crashed Pakistani cargo plane face agonising wait

The family of Faisal Jatoi, the Pakistani co-pilot missing with four others after their cargo plane crashed into the Arabian Sea, faced an agonising wait

Families of crew aboard crashed Pakistani cargo plane face agonising wait
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Iran says millions are mourning Khamenei. That’s not the full picture

Iran says millions are mourning Khamenei. That’s not the full picture

Iran says millions are mourning Khamenei. That’s not the full picture
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Bank of Japan sees growing inflation pressures from Iran war

The Bank of Japan said on Thursday the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is likely to prod more firms to raise prices later this year, signalling caution over mounting

Bank of Japan sees growing inflation pressures from Iran war
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Funeral processions held in holy Iraqi cities for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have been held in Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala

Funeral processions held in holy Iraqi cities for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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US launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states

The United States launched new airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, and Tehran responded by hitting Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar in crossfire that again threatened an interim deal intended to help end the war

US launches new airstrikes on Iran, with Tehran firing back at 3 Gulf Arab states
Economy|Environment|MidEast|US|World

Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon

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Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon
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Trump's visit a win for Turkey's Erdogan, NATO tensions aside

Turkey put on a red-white-and-blue air show and named a new airport building after President Donald Trump, seeking

Trump's visit a win for Turkey's Erdogan, NATO tensions aside
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Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran, Spain and Greenland

Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran, Spain and Greenland

Why Trump left NATO summit on a positive note after seething about Iran, Spain and Greenland
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Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced at a NATO summit in Turkey that the U.S. will allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems

Trump says US will give Ukraine license to produce Patriot defense systems
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Trump to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list

President Donald Trump on Wednesday informed his Syrian counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa that he had decided to remove

Trump to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
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Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw troops from southern Lebanon

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Trump says he thinks Israel will withdraw troops from southern Lebanon
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Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies

President Donald Trump threw a summit of NATO leaders into disarray on Wednesday as he demanded the United States cut

Trump says 'a lot of unity' at NATO summit after lashing out at allies
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Trump says he doesn't think Iran conflict will start again

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he did not think a full-fledged conflict with Iran would erupt in the wake of military strikes from both sides.

Trump says he doesn't think Iran conflict will start again
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Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to change course or risk US alliance

Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat weighing a 2028 U.S. presidential run, said on Wednesday that Israel risks jeopardizing its alliance with Washington unless it

Democrat Rahm Emanuel tells Israel to change course or risk US alliance
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Pakistan urges all sides to uphold commitments under Islamabad MoU

Pakistan urged all sides to uphold their commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday, hours after U.S.

Pakistan urges all sides to uphold commitments under Islamabad MoU
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Stocks, bonds retreat after Trump says Iran MOU 'is over'

Oil surged and stocks and bonds dropped on Wednesday, after U.S.

Stocks, bonds retreat after Trump says Iran MOU 'is over'
Asia|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar fades after touching one-week high as Iran deal in doubt

The U.S. dollar dipped after reaching its highest level in about a week on Wednesday after U.S.

Dollar fades after touching one-week high as Iran deal in doubt
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IMF edges 2026 global growth forecast lower to 3%, sees rebound in 2027

The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday inched its 2026 global growth forecast lower again to 3.0%, warning of ongoing risks posed by the war in

IMF edges 2026 global growth forecast lower to 3%, sees rebound in 2027
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Trump on Iran: US will probably hit them again Wednesday night

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Trump on Iran: US will probably hit them again Wednesday night
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European shares post worst day since March; Trump threat rattles Spanish stocks

European shares posted their steepest one-day drop since mid-March on Wednesday after U.S.

European shares post worst day since March; Trump threat rattles Spanish stocks
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Erdogan urges NATO allies to lift defence industry restrictions at summit

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that NATO allies must lift defence-industry restrictions among them, pressing the case for Ankara to break into some

Erdogan urges NATO allies to lift defence industry restrictions at summit
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were "absolutely necessary," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday.

New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
Crime|MidEast|World

US launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz

US launches new strikes on Iran, revokes oil sales permit after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
MidEast|Political|World

US military launches strikes against Iran, Central Command says

The U.S. military has launched a series of strikes against Iran, U.S.

US military launches strikes against Iran, Central Command says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Kremlin says Russia will follow NATO summit closely

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that Russia would closely monitor the outcome of the NATO summit in Turkey, adding that a series of "confrontational" statements about Russia had

Kremlin says Russia will follow NATO summit closely
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs

France and Britain will outline plans for a multinational maritime mission in the Strait of Hormuz at talks between NATO and Gulf Arab foreign

NATO allies to discuss Hormuz tensions, mission with Gulf Arabs
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran

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Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down

NATO leaders unveiled arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars in Turkey on Tuesday, driving home the message that

NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over stabbing of Iranian journalist in London

Britain on Tuesday summoned Iran's Chargé d’Affaires, Tehran's most senior diplomat in London, after two Romanian nationals were given lengthy jail sentences over the

UK summons senior Iranian diplomat over stabbing of Iranian journalist in London
Crime|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

Iran strikes three vessels near Strait of Hormuz as Trump arrives at NATO summit

Iran strikes three vessels near Strait of Hormuz as Trump arrives at NATO summit

Iran strikes three vessels near Strait of Hormuz as Trump arrives at NATO summit
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Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits

Explosions have rocked Syria’s capital as France’s president is visiting, and the Interior Ministry says at least 18 people were wounded

Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits
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Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran

A lawsuit alleges that President Donald Trump's immigration agencies have shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government

Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians

A new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for Israel, after decades of bipartisan backing

AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart

Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart

Explosion near Macron’s Damascus hotel as French president meets Syrian counterpart
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Oil gains after vessels attacked near Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices rose more than 2% on Tuesday after reports of attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz revived fears of disruptions to shipping through the

Oil gains after vessels attacked near Strait of Hormuz
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Bank of Israel cuts rates, governor sees more easing as long as inflation behaves

The Bank of Israel cut short‑term interest rates for a second straight meeting on

Bank of Israel cuts rates, governor sees more easing as long as inflation behaves
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France's Macron visits Syria, in first trip by an EU head of state since Assad toppled

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Syria on Monday, in the first visit to Damascus by a European Union head of state since rebels

France's Macron visits Syria, in first trip by an EU head of state since Assad toppled
MidEast|Political|World

Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Mourners dressed in black have flooded into Iran’s capital for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
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Azerbaijan summons Russian envoy over attack on SOCAR fuel station in Ukraine

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it had summoned Russia's ambassador to protest against what it said was a Russian drone strike on a fuel station belonging to

Azerbaijan summons Russian envoy over attack on SOCAR fuel station in Ukraine
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

India's anti-terrorism agency charges LeT founder Hafiz Saeed over Kashmir attack

India's anti-terrorism agency said it filed charges on Monday against Hafiz Saeed, founder of Pakistan-based Islamist militant group Lashkar-e-

India's anti-terrorism agency charges LeT founder Hafiz Saeed over Kashmir attack
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France softens stance on Turkey SAMP/T air defence sale, sources say

France is open to a possible sale of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air-defence system to Turkey after years of

France softens stance on Turkey SAMP/T air defence sale, sources say
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

ESM sees euro zone recession if US sell-off, new Middle East war hit at once

A renewed Middle East conflict and a U.S. asset sell-off are the two biggest risks to the euro zone, which, if twinned, could tip

ESM sees euro zone recession if US sell-off, new Middle East war hit at once
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Anissa Helou’s new book of recipes from Lebanon spotlights villages scarred by war

Anissa Helou is a renowned Syrian-Lebanese cook and food writer who originally never intended to pursue cooking or writing

Anissa Helou’s new book of recipes from Lebanon spotlights villages scarred by war
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

Samsung to serve chip taster for earnings feast

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.

Samsung to serve chip taster for earnings feast
MidEast|Political|World

Khamenei's other sons appear at his funeral in Iran as new supreme leader remains in hiding

Iran’s top officials and brothers of the country’s new supreme leader have emerged into public view to attend the funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling confidence in their safety as Iran pushes back on U.S. demands in negotiations to permanently end the war

Khamenei's other sons appear at his funeral in Iran as new supreme leader remains in hiding
Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey

Turkish authorities detained more than 100 people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march

More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit

President Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa while attending the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey

Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition

The lawyer for a prominent Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya says he is in critical condition

Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, Syria's presidential media directorate said on

French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing

Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance

NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing
MidEast|Political|World

Mass grief in Iran at Khamenei funeral after US, Israel war killing

Tens of thousands of Iranians thronged a vast outdoor prayer complex in Tehran on Saturday to view the coffins of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader killed at the

Mass grief in Iran at Khamenei funeral after US, Israel war killing
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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