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One suspect is accused of working for Iran's Revolutionary Guards intelligence service and gathering information on leading German Jewish figures
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Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent
By Emma Farge May 21 (Reuters) - The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the enclave's current division could become permanent, leaving more than 2 million people crowded into less than half its territory, unless a ceasefire
Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments from Iran that it will not hand over the material. "We will get it. We don't need it, we don't
First Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Istanbul from Israel: AFP
The first of hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists began arriving at Istanbul airport Thursday after being arrested then deported from Israel, an AFP correspondent said. The 422 activists, among them 85 Turkish nationals, were flown from southern Israel on three planes chartered
Israel targets Turkey charity amid Gaza flotilla tensions
The request, published in Israeli media, marks a further escalation in tensions with Turkey amid disputes over Gaza aid operations.
Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Iran's leaders are splashing propaganda posters across Tehran boasting of national unity and victory over a global superpower, just months after crushing protests with mass killings and as war worsens economic pain
Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance
By Will Dunham May 21 (Reuters) - If ever there were a structure built to stand the test of time, it surely would be the Great Pyramid of Giza, a transcendent monument to human imagination and ambition. Since being erected during the Old Kingdom period of ancient Egypt, it has
Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - A Chinese-operated container ship was among the few to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, data showed on Thursday, as uncertainty grows around reopening the critical waterway with talks over a deal between the U.S. and Iran deadlocked.
Ethiopia accuses Egypt of obstructing Red Sea access bid: What to know
The remark came days after a new maritime cooperation agreement between Cairo and Asmara.
Iran’s Hormuz authority declares control over ports in UAE, Oman: What to know
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority released a map showing its “areas of oversight” extending to the United Arab Emirates’ ports, eliciting a rebuke from a senior Emirati official.
Turkey court annuls main opposition party's 2023 congress in latest blow
ANKARA, May 21 (Reuters) - A Turkish court on Thursday annulled the 2023 congress of the main opposition Republican People's Party in which current chairman Ozgur Ozel was elected, dealing a potentially big blow to President Tayyip Erdogan's political challengers. The Ankara
Turkish court ousts CHP leadership amid opposition crackdown
The ruling marks a major escalation in the legal crackdown on the CHP, which has already been hit by the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, its presidential candidate.
Israel deports 37 French nationals on Gaza flotilla to Turkey, France says
PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - Israeli authorities are currently deporting 37 French nationals who were part of the group of activists on board a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to Turkey, France's Foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Speaking to reporters in a weekly news
Italy and Spain urge EU sanctions on Israeli minister for activists' treatment
Italy and Spain have called on the EU to sanction Israel's far-right national security minister, who posted a video showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla forced to their knees with hands bound. A global outcry erupted after Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir
EU countries urge sanctions on Israeli minister for activists' treatment
Italy, Ireland and Spain have called on the EU to sanction Israel's far-right national security minister, who posted a video showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla forced to their knees with hands bound. A global outcry erupted after Israeli minister Itamar Ben
Lebanese bury victims of deadliest Israeli strike since ceasefire
DEIR QANOUN EN-NAHR, Lebanon, May 21 (Reuters) - Mourners gathered in a southern Lebanese town on Thursday to bury victims from an Israeli airstrike earlier this week that killed 14 people, the deadliest single bombing raid on Lebanon since the announcement of a tenuous
War risks choking Iran's world-beating cinema, warn directors
Independent filmmakers in Iran face a fresh wave of repression and extreme economic hardship because of the war, risking choking off a mainstay of world cinema, industry insiders say. Despite heavy censorship and regular prosecutions, acclaimed directors from Asghar Farhadi,
Mojtaba Khamenei says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say
Mojtaba Khamenei's order could further frustrate Trump and complicate talks on ending the US-Israeli war on Iran. Netanyahu has said he will not consider the war over until Iran's enriched uranium is removed
Iran’s Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in country
By Parisa Hafezi and Rami Ayyub DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources said, hardening Tehran's stance on one of the main U.S. demands at peace
Exclusive-Supreme Leader says enriched uranium must stay in Iran, Iranian sources say
By Parisa Hafezi and Rami Ayyub DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country's near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources said, hardening Tehran's stance on one of the main U.S. demands at peace
Pakistan army chief due in Iran as Trump says talks on 'borderline'
Pakistan's army chief was due in Iran Thursday, Iranian media reported, with Islamabad mediating as the Islamic republic examines a new US proposal to end the Middle East war. The expected visit by Field Marshal Asim Munir, a powerful figure with a growing role in Pakistan's
Global outrage mounts after Israeli minister taunts Gaza flotilla activists
By Jana Choukeir May 21 (Reuters) - Israel faced mounting international criticism after its national security minister released a video showing detained Gaza flotilla activists kneeling with their hands bound following the interception of aid vessels in international waters.
Israel deports all foreign activists from Gaza flotilla
Israel said on Thursday it had deported all the foreign activists seized by Israeli forces from a Gaza-bound flotilla, following global outcry over their treatment in custody. More than 430 activists from countries around the world had been placed in detention in Israel after
In Ankara, Iran World Cup squad players start US visa process
At least four Iranian footballers and one of their entourage went to the US embassy in Ankara Thursday to submit visa applications for the World Cup, an AFP correspondent said. The squad arrived in Turkey's southern Antalya resort on Monday for a training camp ahead of the 2026
Gaza flotilla activists await deportation from Israel
Hundreds of activists seized by Israel from a Gaza-bound flotilla were awaiting deportation on Thursday, as global outcry grows over their treatment in custody. More than 430 activists from countries around the world were in custody in Israel after they were detained at sea
Gaza flotilla activists to be deported after taunting by Israeli minister
By Rami Ayyub JERUSALEM, May 21 (Reuters) - Gaza flotilla activists who were detained by Israel and later pinned to the ground to the taunts of Israel's far-right police minister have been released from prison and will be deported to Turkey on Thursday, officials said. The
Rich nations topped $100 bn climate finance goal again in 2023, 2024: OECD
Wealthy countries topped their $100 billion annual climate finance goal for poorer nations for the third straight year in 2024, the OECD said Thursday, but questions are growing over their ability to meet a new larger pledge. Developed nations had long fallen short of their
Syria's Sharaa to attend G7 summit in France, sources say
By Feras Dalatey May 21 (Reuters) - Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation and be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, three sources familiar with the matter said, marking Syria's first participation in a summit of the group since the forum
Report: Trump, Netanyahu had tense call over Iran war disagreements
The two spoke a day after Trump announced he was putting off renewed strikes, with Netanyahu arguing that a delay serves Tehran. Trump and Netanyahu had another call two days earlier, with the U.S. president saying he was likely to begin new strikes on Iran soon
Iran rebuilding military industrial base faster than expected, CNN reports
May 21 (Reuters) - Iran has already restarted some of its drone production during the six-week ceasefire that began in early April, CNN reported on Thursday, citing two sources familiar with U.S. intelligence assessments. US intelligence indicates Iran’s military is rebuilding
EU's Costa 'appalled' by Israeli minister's treatment of flotilla members
May 21 (Reuters) - European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday said he was "appalled" by the treatment of aid flotilla members attempting to enter Gaza by Israeli Minister Ben-Gvir. Video on Wednesday showed Israeli police forced activists who were aboard a Gaza-bound
Tehran reviewing latest US response as Trump suggests he can wait
By Jana Choukeir and Humeyra Pamuk DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - Iran said on Thursday it was reviewing Washington's latest position on ending the war after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested he was prepared to wait a few days to "get the right answers" from Tehran
South Korea says nationals held by Israel released after Gaza aid vessel seizure
SEOUL, May 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's presidential Blue House said on Thursday that some of its nationals who had been in held in Israeli custody had been released. Seoul, which had earlier expressed strong regret over Israel's seizure of an aid vessel bound for Gaza and the
Failure to yield results in Iran drives Trump's indecision and Netanyahu's eagerness
The ongoing stalemate in talks between Washington and Tehran may lead President Trump to renew the war - contrary to his instincts ■ On the northern front, Israel's government refuses to hold a strategic discussion and commanders on the ground testify: 'Our mission is to bring
U.S. threatens Palestinian UN officials with visa revocation over vice presidency bid
State Department cable cites risk to Trump's Gaza peace plan if bid proceeds. Palestinian mission has not commented; election for vice presidents set for June 2
Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration threatened to revoke the visas of the Palestinian delegation to the United Nations if the Palestinian ambassador refuses to end his candidacy for the vice presidency of the U.N. General
US removes UN expert Francesca Albanese from sanctions list
May 20 (Reuters) - The United States has removed Francesca Albanese, a U.N. expert on the Palestinian territories, from its list of sanctioned individuals, according to the U.S. Treasury Department website. The removal comes a week after a federal judge temporarily blocked
EU Commission finds treatment of Gaza flotilla activists unacceptable
BRUSSELS, May 20 (Reuters) - The European Commission found the treatment of the Gaza flotilla activists shown in a video released by Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is "completely unacceptable", a spokesperson said on Wednesday. "Every detained person must
Trump says Iran talks 'on borderline'
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that talks with Tehran were "on the borderline" between a deal to end the Middle East war and a resumption of strikes on Iran. Trump has given conflicting signals since announcing on Monday that he had called off renewed attacks to give
Iranian reports: Tehran reviewing U.S. peace proposal submitted via Pakistan
The report comes hours after Trump said Iran talks were in final stages, and warned of attacks if deal fails • Trump said earlier this week he called off attacks on Iran in response to requests from several of Iran's Gulf neighbors
US probe into strike on Iran girls' school near conclusion, US admiral says
By Phil Stewart and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - A U.S. military investigation into a strike at a girls' school in Iran has been "complex" given that it was located on an active Iranian cruise missile base but the probe is approaching its conclusion, a U.S.
Turkey's Erdogan tells Trump issues with Iran can be resolved, Ankara says
ANKARA, May 20 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told U.S. President Donald Trump in a call on Wednesday he welcomed the extension of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, adding he believed contested issues between the sides could be resolved, according to the
South Korea’s Lee criticises Israel detentions, says actions ‘way out of line’
SEOUL, May 20 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday said Israel had arrested South Korean nationals in international waters, calling the action “way out of line”. In a cabinet meeting, Lee said the South Korean citizens had been detained for reasons not
Israeli police force Gaza flotilla activists to kneel with hands bound, video shows
By Emily Rose JERUSALEM, May 20 (Reuters) - Israeli police on Wednesday forced activists who were aboard a Gaza-bound aid flotilla to kneel on the ground in rows with their hands tied behind their backs while a minister looked on, drawing criticism from foreign leaders and even
Israel's treatment of Gaza flotilla members is 'abominable', Canada PM Carney says
OTTAWA, May 20 (Reuters) - Israel's treatment of detained Gaza flotilla activists is "abominable," Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday, using unusually harsh language to condemn a close ally. Ottawa earlier said it would summon the Israeli ambassador to protest
Israel takes step toward snap election as Knesset votes to dissolve
JERUSALEM, May 20 (Reuters) - Israel moved closer on Wednesday to a snap election after lawmakers gave an initial nod to dissolve parliament, with opinion polls showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would lose the first national vote since the 2023 Hamas attacks. Lawmakers
Iran seeking mechanism with Oman over Hormuz, foreign ministry spokesperson says
CAIRO, May 20 (Reuters) - Iran is seeking to establish a mechanism with Oman to ensure sustainable security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei told state TV on Wednesday. He said Iran was ready to develop protocols for safe shipping
Gazans barred from Hajj, animal sacrifice as major Muslim festival nears
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Haseeb Alwazeer GAZA/CAIRO, May 20 (Reuters) - In a tent in southern Gaza, Najia Abu Lehia mourns not only her husband but also their failure to make the pilgrimage to Mecca, or Hajj, together before he died a year ago because of war and border
Explainer-Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself. What's next?
By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM, May 20 (Reuters) - Israel's parliament approved a bill on Wednesday to dissolve itself, potentially bringing forward by a few weeks the next national election, which surveys predict Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will lose. WHEN IS THE BALLOT? An
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmers
By Tom Polansek and Julie Ingwersen TULIA, Texas, May 20 (Reuters) - Scott Irlbeck crouched in a field of stunted wheat plants in a parched stretch of West Texas and slipped his hand into a crack wide enough to swallow it. Last autumn, Irlbeck planted a crop that barely grew