UN says Iran executed at least 56 people on security charges since March
The UN human rights chief said more than 100 others remained at risk of execution and urged Tehran to halt executions and ensure fair trials
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Iran and Oman reach understanding on coordinates of route through Hormuz, Iran ministry says
DUBAI, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties did not interfere, Iran's Foreign Ministry
Israel resumes Lebanon strikes as talks underway in Rome
Israel's military resumed strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday despite ongoing talks, blaming a ceasefire violation by militant group Hezbollah as state media reported at least one person killed. The fresh strikes, accompanied by the first evacuation warning in weeks, came
One killed in Israeli strikes, Lebanon says; IDF cites Hezbollah cease-fire violation
The Israeli military also ordered residents of a southern Lebanese village to evacuate, for the first time in over a month. Meanwhile, U.S.-mediated talks between Israel and Lebanon took place in Rome
Israel-Lebanon talks suspended over alleged leaks, set to resume Thursday
The Israeli delegation asked the American representatives to suspend the direct talks with Lebanon for a few hours over alleged leaks by Beirut.
Israel-Lebanon talks suspended amid escalation, set to resume Thursday
The Israeli delegation asked the American representatives to suspend the direct talks with Lebanon for a few hours over alleged leaks by Beirut.
US lifts sanctions on Iraqi airline linked to Iran's IRGC: What to know
The airline was previously sanctioned for providing assistance for the IRGC and its proxy groups in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.
US removes sanctions from three IRGC-linked entities, Treasury website shows
Aug 5 (Reuters) - The United States has removed counterterrorism sanctions from two aircraft and three airlines with links to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to details posted to the U.S. Treasury Department's website on Wednesday. (Reporting by Daphne
US lifts sanctions on Fly Baghdad, previously linked to Iran's IRGC
Aug 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said on Wednesday it had removed counter-terrorism sanctions from Iraq's Fly Baghdad Airlines and two aircraft that were imposed in 2024 over links to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force, citing changes in the airline's
Progressive El-Sayed wins Michigan primary in jolt to Democrats
By Nolan D. McCaskill Aug 5 (Reuters) - The Democratic Party's progressive wing scored a high-profile victory on Wednesday when Abdul El-Sayed won the party's U.S. Senate nomination in Michigan, giving its anti-establishment message a boost ahead of November's midterm
Israeli forces raid Palestinian refugee camp near Jerusalem
Israeli forces on Wednesday raided a Palestinian refugee camp next to Jerusalem where tensions have been growing as residents fear eviction, with eight people reported injured. AFP journalists saw about a dozen armoured military jeeps going into the Qalandia camp, which
How Turkey's PKK amnesty law entwines Kurds' hopes with Erdogan's ambitions
The first legislation to emerge from direct negotiations with Abdullah Ocalan offers a path to ending Turkey's war with the PKK while potentially giving President Recep Tayyip Erdogan the votes he needs to remain in power for a third term.
UN rights chief says Iran executed at least 56 people since March
GENEVA, Aug 5 (Reuters) - At least 56 people have been executed in Iran on national security-related charges since March 19, including 27 in cases linked to protests at the start of the year, United Nations human rights chief Volker Tuerk said on Wednesday. "I am alarmed by the
Turkey unveils draft law to reintegrate PKK militants, achieve peace
(Refiles to fix hyperlink in paragraph 12) By Nevzat Devranoglu and Huseyin Hayatsever ANKARA, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Turkey's ruling alliance submitted a draft law to parliament on Wednesday meant to achieve peace with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in part by protecting many
Turkey unveils draft law to re-integrate PKK militants, achieve peace
ANKARA, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Turkey's ruling alliance submitted a draft law to parliament on Wednesday meant to achieve peace with the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in part by protecting many former militants from prosecution, and suspending prison sentences for many of those
Turkey to unveil draft law that would bring PKK peace
ANKARA, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Turkey's ruling alliance is expected to submit a draft law to parliament on Wednesday that would facilitate the disbandment of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) by allowing the return of thousands of former militants, aiming to end a decades-old
Soccer-Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues
By Rohith Nair Aug 5 (Reuters) - FIFA President GianniInfantino is holding a crisis meeting with top officials of the governing body in Morocco on Wednesday as he looks to shore up his position following the collapse of his proposal to sell off commercial rights to the World
Afghan boxer accused of killing British woman in Athens to appear in court
ATHENS, Aug 5 (Reuters) - A 26-year old professional boxer from Afghanistan accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in central Athens last month will appear in court on Wednesday, two police officials said. Police have identified the victim as
Afghan boxer accused of killing British woman in Athens appears in court
ATHENS, Aug 5 (Reuters) - A 26-year old professional boxer from Afghanistan accused of killing a Scottish woman whose body was found in a suitcase in central Athens last month appeared in court on Wednesday. Police have identified the victim as Elisabeth Jane Ross, 38, an aid
Trump: Hormuz Strait 'gonna be open very soon, or Iran is gonna get hit'
Trump told Fox News that Iran doesn't want to 'admit' that they're having 'good discussions' with the United States. Meanwhile, reports have emerged that the U.S. Army has used 'virtually all' of its global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles
US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says
By Tala Ramadan and Kanishka Singh DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration had "very good discussions" with Iran during all-day negotiations on Tuesday, fuelling expectations of an imminent end to the five-month conflict. Oil
Trump says US held 'all-day negotiation' with Iran on Tuesday
By Kanishka Singh and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said there was an "all-day negotiation" on Tuesday with Iran, characterizing the talks positively while also threatening to hit Iran "really hard" if a deal with Tehran was not reached.
Russian strikes in Kyiv region kill 14, damage warehouses, responders say
Aug 5 (Reuters) - Russian strikes around Ukraine's capital of Kyiv killed fourteen people, injured 27 and damaged warehouses overnight, emergency service officials said on the Telegram messaging app. Air raid alerts lasted for more than an hour across the capital of 3 million,
Proposed Hormuz deal would give Iran control of inbound traffic, sources say
By Parisa Hafezi and Timour Azhari DUBAI/RIYADH, Aug 5 (Reuters) - A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian source and two regional officials told Reuters on Wednesday, in one of
X says Turkish court ordered block of Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu's candidacy account
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Social media platform X said on Tuesday it was complying with a Turkish court order to block access in the country to jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu's presidential candidacy office account, but was challenging the order in court. • An Istanbul court
Antisemitism in UK remains near record levels, charity says
LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Antisemitism in Britain remains close to record levels, a charity which provides security for Jewish communities said on Wednesday, with almost 2,000 incidents recorded in the first six months of the year. Two Jewish worshippers were stabbed on a
Trump’s strategy on Iran may pay off as deal appears imminent
Through far-sighted diplomacy and a durable new regional architecture, Trump has cornered Iran between alignment and atrophy — and a deal may now be imminent.
The viral videos that inspired tens of thousands to swim to Spain’s Ceuta
By Ahmed Eljechtimi, Victoria Waldersee, George Sargent and Magdalini Gkogkou Aug 4 (Reuters) - Last week's rush of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta began with a trickle. Encouraged by a handful of viral videos, including some posted by a Spanish news outlet intended
Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome
Lebanon and Israel held a fresh round of US-sponsored talks in Rome on Tuesday, with Beirut seeking Israel's phased withdrawal from the country's south. Convoys carrying delegations from the two countries arrived in the morning to the US embassy in the Italian capital, where
Why Iran is fighting to keep Hormuz at center of US negotiations
As Washington seeks a broader deal with Iran, Tehran says the Strait of Hormuz is the only issue on the table, reflecting a wider struggle over maritime security and regional power.
US-facilitated Israel-Lebanon talks have begun, says State Department
WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The latest round of U.S.-facilitated talks between Israel and Lebanon began on Tuesday in Rome and will continue through Thursday, State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said. "The United States remains fully committed to supporting both