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Gunman kills one, wounds five in drive-by attacks in Israel

A gunman in a car opened fire at three locations in Israel close to the border with the occupied West Bank on Sunday, killing one man and wounding several other people,

Gunman kills one, wounds five in drive-by attacks in Israel
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in 'coming days', France says

Israeli settlers could face further sanctions in coming days in protest at the escalation of illegal settlements in the West Bank and a surge in violence by settlers against

More sanctions could be imposed on Israeli settlers in 'coming days', France says
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire

Iran has fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait

A new exchange of fire with Iran in the Gulf tests the fragile ceasefire
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strike in Gaza kills seven people, including two women, medics say

An Israeli strike killed at least seven Palestinians including two women in Gaza on Saturday, health officials said, as mediators restarted talks in

Israeli strike in Gaza kills seven people, including two women, medics say
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli soldiers open fire on car in West Bank, killing 7-month-old baby

Israeli soldiers open fire on car in West Bank, killing 7-month-old baby

Israeli soldiers open fire on car in West Bank, killing 7-month-old baby
Arts|MidEast|Sports|Travel|World

Iran's soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas

Iran’s World Cup soccer team is traveling from Turkey to their training base in Mexico

Iran's soccer team leaves for World Cup as some officials still await US visas
MidEast|Political|World

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal

Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people, including three Lebanese military members, according to the Lebanese army and state media

Israeli airstrikes kill 9 including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
Economy|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West

Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will focus on its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and the U.S. That is despite Armenia's longstanding relations with Russia that are favored by most of the country's opposition parties

Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the West
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip'

Lebanon’s president and prime minister are criticizing Iran for rejecting the latest ceasefire deal between the Lebanese government and Israel

Lebanese leaders lash out at Iran and say their country should not be used as a 'bargaining chip'
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Romanians convicted of stabbing journalist in UK, prosecutors say they acted for Iran

Two Romanian men whom British prosecutors said were acting as proxies for the Iranian government were on Friday found guilty of stabbing a journalist working for a Persian-

Romanians convicted of stabbing journalist in UK, prosecutors say they acted for Iran
Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya

Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in eastern Libya who, along with eight other activists, had been

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya
MidEast|Political|World

Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment

Benjamin Netanyahu

Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|Technology|World

European shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs

European shares slipped on Friday and ended the week lower, as uncertainty about Middle East peace efforts kept investors on

European shares slip as tech rally stalls, Middle East uncertainty weighs
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

At least 10 people killed in strikes on Gaza, hospitals say

At least 10 people have been killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza in a day, according to hospitals

At least 10 people killed in strikes on Gaza, hospitals say
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in

President Donald Trump insists he's comfortable with the current holding pattern in the Iran war

With Trump in a holding pattern on Iran war, allies and critics worry he risks getting boxed in
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes

Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in U.S.-mediated talks, as

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes
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Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Acclaimed Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56

Iranian-French cartoonist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at 56
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Khamenei warns against divisions after 'enemy's defeat on battlefield'

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a message on Thursday that Iran's enemies, having been defeated on the battlefield, were now seeking to undermine public

Iran's Khamenei warns against divisions after 'enemy's defeat on battlefield'
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets

European shares rise as oil slips, investors watch Middle East

European shares rose on Thursday as oil prices eased, although investors remained cautious on whether the latest developments in

European shares rise as oil slips, investors watch Middle East
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told local outlets on Thursday that a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval
Business|Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance
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A ceasefire too far for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Markets are in risk-off mode again as traders grapple with conflicting headlines: renewed fighting between the U.S. and

A ceasefire too far for markets
Crime|MidEast|World

Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again

Kuwait says Iranian drones have heavily damaged a passenger terminal at its main, killing one person, wounding dozens and briefly closing the airfield

Kuwait says Iranian drones hit airport and killed 1 as ceasefire is tested again
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire

Lebanon and Israel said on Wednesday that they had agreed to the implementation of a ceasefire following negotiations in Washington aimed at ending the conflict that

Israel and Lebanon agree to implementation of ceasefire
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the NATO meeting of heads of state that is taking place in Turkey in early July, U.S.

Trump will attend the NATO summit in Turkey in July, Rubio says
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Oil gains as Middle East hostilities flare

Oil prices rose around 2% on Wednesday, extending the previous session's gains, as hostilities in the Middle East erupted anew and talks between Tehran and

Oil gains as Middle East hostilities flare
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S&P 500, Dow tick lower on Middle East stalemate

The S&P 500 and the Dow opened lower on Wednesday, as a flare-up in the Middle East conflict drove oil prices higher and cast doubt on a quick resolution to the war.

S&P 500, Dow tick lower on Middle East stalemate
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Disruption of Mideast energy supplies into next year would slam global economy

Prolonged disruption of energy supplies from the Middle East that lasts into next year would deal a severe blow to the global economy

Disruption of Mideast energy supplies into next year would slam global economy
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists

British services firms suffered a small fall in activity in May as the strains of the Iran war pushed up their costs sharply and hit

UK services firms post first drop in activity since April 2025 as Iran war price pressure persists
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

OECD says protracted war could drag on global growth, push up inflation

The global economic outlook hinges on how long the war in the Middle East lasts, with recession in some countries and sharply higher inflation a real

OECD says protracted war could drag on global growth, push up inflation
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Notwithstanding fresh hostilities in the Middle East, AI shares drove equity markets in Asia to new records on Wednesday.

Marvell, a fitting name for the latest AI darling
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

Gulf hostilities flared anew on Wednesday, with the U.S. military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut

Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S.

Netanyahu faces criticism after Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites

Government support in emerging economies affected by the Middle East conflict should be temporary and targeted, the head of the European Bank for

EBRD chief says governments need to target any support as Middle East war bites
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'

An Iraqi national has pleaded not guilty after being accused of plotting at least 18 attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran

Iraqi national pleads not guilty in 18 attacks in Europe, calling himself a 'prisoner of war'
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting after he talked with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicated with the Lebanon-militant group through mediators

Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries

U.S.

Trump says he spoke to Lebanon's Hezbollah through intermediaries
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court

An alleged member of an Iran-backed militia pleaded not guilty on Monday to U.S. criminal charges he was involved in multiple attacks against American

'We are in a war,' alleged Iran-backed militant exclaims in US court
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|World

Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says

Despite the current ceasefire between the United States and Iran, it remains too risky to move the thousands of sailors stuck in the Gulf

Still too risky to move seafarers out of Gulf, U.N. agency boss says
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait

The United States says it has bombed radar and drone sites in Iran after Tehran shot down an American drone over the weekend

US bombs Iranian military sites, then downs missiles Tehran fired at troops in Kuwait
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show

Israel's defence ministry said on Monday France had banned Israeli government officials from a major weapons show in Paris, and had imposed restrictions on companies from

Israel says France bans its officials from weapons show
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal

Shipping executives meeting in Athens on Monday said that any peace deal worked out between the United States and Iran would need to

Ship operators urge clear rules to return Hormuz to normal
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|Technology|Travel|World

UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker

Britain has blocked Cenk Uygur, a left-wing Turkish-American media personality, and his nephew, Hasan Piker, a U.S. left-wing commentator and influencer, from entering the

UK blocks visits by left-wing US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks

The economic shock from the Iran war hit European factories last month, suppressing demand for their

Factories face soaring costs as Iran war causes supply shocks
MidEast|Political|World

Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon delaying diplomacy

Iran on Monday blamed the slow pace of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict on a lack of trust, contradictory positions from Washington and continued Israeli attacks in the

Iran says contradictory US positions, Israeli attacks on Lebanon delaying diplomacy
MidEast|Political|World

Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US

President Donald Trump on Monday said that Iran really wanted to make a deal with the U.S. and that it would be a good one for Washington and its allies.

Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US
Americas|MidEast|Political|US|World

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani skips annual parade celebrating Israel

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not attend an annual parade honoring Israel, breaking with a decades-long political custom because of his support of Palestinian rights

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani skips annual parade celebrating Israel
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

UK monthly house prices fall for first time since start of Iran war, Nationwide says

British house prices fell by 0.6% in May, their first monthly drop since December and growth slowed in annual terms, as economic uncertainty stemming from the war in Iran

UK monthly house prices fall for first time since start of Iran war, Nationwide says
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest

Turkey's ousted opposition leader Ozgur Ozel showed he can still command strong support on Saturday, drawing a crowd of thousands in Ankara despite a court

Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest
Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal

The U.S. is ready to restart attacks on Iran if a deal cannot be reached, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Saturday, as negotiators from Washington and Tehran

Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal
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The Latest: Trump says he’ll back away from Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders name removal

A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing it for major renovations

The Latest: Trump says he’ll back away from Kennedy Center overhaul after judge orders name removal
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist

The United Nations on Friday added Israel and Russia to a U.N. blacklist of countries suspected of committing sexual violence in conflict

UN places Israel and Russia on sexual violence blacklist
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World

Dollar set for weekly loss amid US-Iran ceasefire deal

The dollar slipped against major currencies on Friday and was headed for a second straight weekly loss after reports that the United States and Iran had

Dollar set for weekly loss amid US-Iran ceasefire deal
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon

Israeli troops have entered a southern Lebanese village, pushing deeper into the country amid ongoing conflict

Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start military talks at the Pentagon
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|US|World

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains

Contrary to the belief that an immigration crackdown would lead to more jobs for US-born workers, ICE enforcement hasn’t produced economic gains for Americans.

When ICE ramped up enforcement, US-born workers didn’t see any economic gains
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails

Iran promises ‘utter ruin’ if war restarts. Here’s what could happen if diplomacy fails
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market

The Iran war rocked global bond markets again in May, sending yields to multi-decade highs as traders priced in central bank rate hikes

Global bonds take wild ride in May as Iran war shocks market
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|World

Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds

Euro zone consumers, already scarred by the Ukraine war, have changed their attitudes more quickly as a result of the upheaval of the Iran war, European Central Bank

Iran war impact could 'doubly scar' euro zone consumers, ECB research finds
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Another day, another Iran deal moment

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook A weekend wait looms over markets as sources have told Reuters that the U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to extend

Another day, another Iran deal moment
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Vance says US not there yet on Iran, but close

U.S.

Vance says US not there yet on Iran, but close
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The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have reached a tentative agreement to extend the ceasefire by 60 days and start talks on Iran’s nuclear program

The Latest: Iran negotiators agree to extend ceasefire, begin nuclear talks pending Trump approval
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones

An annual United Nations report documenting sexual violence in conflicts worldwide has included Israeli forces for the first time since the review began more than 15 years ago for their treatment of Palestinian detainees

Israeli and Russian forces added to UN blacklist for sexual violence in conflict zones
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is pressing the United States for more Patriot air defense missiles to counter Russian attacks

Zelenskyy says he's pressing US for more Patriot missiles for Ukraine to counter Russian strikes
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he had directed Israel's military to take more of Gaza, initially by seizing 70% of

Netanyahu directs Israeli forces to expand Gaza control to 70 percent
MidEast|Political|World

Israel carries out strike on Beirut suburbs, first near capital in weeks

An Israeli strike hit a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital on Thursday, the first strike to hit near Beirut in weeks amid a ceasefire that has failed

Israel carries out strike on Beirut suburbs, first near capital in weeks
Africa|Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade

From Antwerp to the Seychelles, Baton Rouge to Melbourne, or New York to Namibia, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has upended

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group from parade over Gaza stance

Rome Pride has barred Italy's only Jewish LGBT group from joining its annual parade, saying Keshet Italia had failed to clearly condemn Israel's actions in Gaza as genocide,

Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group from parade over Gaza stance
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU sanctions Israeli settlers, expands sanctions to Hamas' Politburo members

The EU Council on Thursday imposed sanctions on four entities and three individuals for abuses against Palestinians in West Bank, it said in a statement.

EU sanctions Israeli settlers, expands sanctions to Hamas' Politburo members
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Wall St muted as investors asses inflation data, Mideast peace prospects

Wall Street's main indexes opened flat on Thursday as investors processed key inflation data, while intensifying tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept optimism surrounding a peace

Wall St muted as investors asses inflation data, Mideast peace prospects
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary

European shares closed lower on Thursday, though they pared steeper losses after a report on news outlet Axios said the United States and Iran

European shares dip as Middle Eastern developments keep investors wary
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The US-Iran ceasefire is unravelling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Stocks tumbled in Asia, oil surged and the dollar gained strength as the U.S. and Iran renewed attacks on each other

The US-Iran ceasefire is unravelling
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration has placed additional sanctions on Iran as part of a sprawling economic pressure campaign during the war, this time targeting the country’s newly created agency that is trying to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US puts UN expert Albanese back on list of sanctioned individuals, Treasury website shows

The United States has re-added Francesca ​Albanese, a U.N. expert on the ‌Palestinian territories, to a list of sanctioned individuals, according to a notice posted to the U.S.

US puts UN expert Albanese back on list of sanctioned individuals, Treasury website shows
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Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks

Dozens of Palestinians carried the body of Hamas' armed wing chief through the streets of Gaza City in a

Palestinians mourn slain Hamas militant chief as Israel escalates Gaza attacks