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Iran airlines cancel flights as US sanctions hit
Iranian airlines were forced to cancel some international flights on Wednesday after the United States tightened sanctions on Iran's aviation industry in a new effort to cripple its economy. Georgia and Azerbaijan have officially confirmed suspending flights, and a travel
Trump should press Xi to stop support for Iran, Democratic senator says
WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen said on Wednesday President Donald Trump should press Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit this week over China's support for Iran, saying that Chinese firms were helping Tehran economically and
Turkey and Iraq agree Turkey will turn over military camp in northern Iraq
CAIRO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Turkey and Iraq agreed on Wednesday for Turkish forces to hand over a military camp in northern Iraq to the Iraqi government gradually, they said after talks in New York, adding they also agreed to end the presence of "outlawed armed elements" in
Top Yemen official calls for US military support against Houthis
Abdullah Al-Alimi Bawazir did not specify what military assistance his government was seeking from Washington but emphasized the need for cooperation on "intelligence and security."
Exclusive-US drafted a memo condemning UK over West Bank sanctions. It was never released
By Humeyra Pamuk and Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, Sept 23 (Reuters) - In early September, US officials in Jerusalem and Washington prepared a draft statement attributed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemning plans by the UK, France and Canada to block imports
Turkey agrees to hand over contentious Bashiqa base to Iraq
The planned handover of the Bashiqa base would address one of the most contentious issues in Ankara-Baghdad ties.
New Zealand says China is its most persistent state-backed cyber threat
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - New Zealand's cyber security agency said China was the country's most persistent and capable state-backed cyber threat, as foreign actors targeted government agencies and organisations in sectors including health, education and
Kushner, Blair urge Gaza demilitarization at UN General Assembly sidelines
U.S. Middle East envoy Jared Kushner said that for Gaza to reach its potential, 'it must be fully demilitarized.' Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair said, 'To be free, Gaza must live in peace with its neighbors and with itself'
Iran relayed conditions for reviving talks with U.S., foreign ministry says
Iran says it has conveyed conditions include an end to U.S. actions against Tehran and a deal on safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, as mediators continue efforts between the two sides
Israeli bulldozers smash Palestinian olive trees ahead of annual harvest
DEIR NIZAM, West Bank, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Palestinian villagers wailed over the mangled remains of their olive trees on Wednesday after Israel's military uprooted them with bulldozers, days ahead of the annual olive harvest, normally a source of joy for Palestinians in the
President tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'
Iran's president struck a defiant tone at the UN on Wednesday where he spoke for the first time since Washington and Israel launched an all-out war on his country, vowing Tehran would never "bend at the knee." Masoud Pezeshkian accused Washington of "terrorism" for
Fresh clashes leave 6 dead in Iran's Sistan and Baluchistan: What to know
Iran is experiencing worsening violence in the southeast amid the broader regional conflict and following a dispute over the environmental impact of a gold mine.
Race to evacuate war-damaged Gaza buildings after deadly apartment block collapse
By Nidal al-Mughrabi, Mahmoud Issa and Dawoud Abu Alkas GAZA/CAIRO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Officials in Gaza say plans to evacuate people from war-damaged buildings after the deadly collapse of an apartment block last week face major challenges, including a lack of demolition
Rubio: US-Iran talks 'positive,' no breakthrough yet
The top US diplomat said it was "significant" the two warring sides spoke at all.
Syrian President al-Sharaa: Golan Heights are Syrian territory, Israel must withdraw
Al-Sharaa condemned Israeli strikes and incursions, calling for an Israeli withdrawal from territory taken after Assad's fall in December 2024. He said the Golan is Syrian territory and Israel's annexation is 'null and void' under UN Resolution 497
Cargo vessel attack in Hormuz kills 1 as world leaders gather at UN
India said 19 other Indian seafarers were rescued after the MV Cape Dao was hit by an unknown projectile.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready for maritime truce and puts onus on Russia to respond
By Tom Balmforth UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told leaders at the United Nations on Wednesday that Ukraine was ready for a maritime truce in the Black Sea based on proposals by Egypt, India and Turkey and said it was now up to Russia to
Rubio, after Lavrov talks, says Russia has also voiced interest in 'limited ceasefire'
By Tom Balmforth, Antoni Slodkowski and Simon Lewis UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Russia have both voiced an interest in a limited ceasefire involving grain and energy-related targets, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday after meeting Russian
Rubio says Russia and Ukraine have both voiced interest in 'limited ceasefire'
By Tom Balmforth, Antoni Slodkowski and Simon Lewis UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Russia have both voiced an interest in a limited ceasefire involving grain and energy-related targets, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday after meeting Russian
French foreign minister says Palestinians 'must' hold polls
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Wednesday the Palestinians "must" hold fresh elections amid growing international concerns they will be delayed because of logistical challenges. "They absolutely must be held," he said, noting legislative polls had been slated
Iran's president says Tehran will not surrender in war with US, but believes in diplomacy
By Parisa Hafezi and Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Iran will not surrender in the war with the United States, but believes in diplomacy to try to end the conflict, Iranian PresidentMasoud Pezeshkian told the annual gathering of world leaders at the United
Iran's Pezeshkian accuses Trump of 'bullying mentality,' vows no surrender
By Parisa Hafezi and Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused US President Donald Trump of a "bullying mentality" at the United Nations on Wednesday, saying Iran would not surrender in the war with the US but remained open
A Tunisian activist's journey from Gaza flotilla hero to jailed hunger striker
TUNIS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A year ago, Wael Naouar stood on the deck of a boat at Sidi Bou Said port on Tunisia's Mediterranean coast, waving to thousands of supporters before setting off to try to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza by breaking Israel's naval blockade. Today,
Iranian President speaks at UN: Tehran seeking nuclear energy, not a bomb
President Pezeshkian added that Iran 'has never started a war, and has always shown her commitment to the negotiating table,' following Trump's threats that the U.S. will 'annihilate' Iran if it doesn't agree to a deal
Pezeshkian says Iran open to US talks, region must settle own disputes
“Our regional issues must be resolved in the region at the hands of the countries in the region,” Iran's president said on Wednesday.
Moroccans vote for new parliament with eye on social concerns
Moroccans began voting for a new parliament on Wednesday with unemployment and inequality front of mind, even as some expressed a lack of trust in the parties in contention. Nearly 16 million Moroccans have registered to elect 395 members of the House of Representatives. But
Israel squeezing UN Palestinian refugee agency ahead of polls: chief
Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing Israeli government is squeezing the UN's agency for Palestinian refugees ahead of elections in Israel in an effort to boost its appeal to voters, the agency's leader said. UNRWA's acting Commissioner-General Christian Saunders said Israel was
Dutch to resume Eurovision with new broadcaster
The Netherlands will participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest after all, as its public broadcaster said Wednesday it would step in to replace a company that had pulled out over the Gaza conflict. "The Dutch public broadcaster will once again take part in the
Golan will remain Syrian, vows President al-Sharaa at UN
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa insisted at the UN Wednesday that the Golan Heights region will remain Syrian after Colombia last month recognized Israeli sovereignty over the strategically important territory. "Any attempts that violate our sovereignty, violate international
US moves to ground Iran’s airlines: Who is complying and who isn’t?
Istanbul remained the most popular destination from Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport on Wednesday with 24 flights scheduled, according to Flightradar24.
Lebanon's PM calls for international force to replace UNIFIL: What to know
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly summit, Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam is urging world leaders to maintain an international presence in southern Lebanon as Israeli attacks escalate.
US Senate Democrats seek sanctions over Israeli settlements, bill says
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - A group of US Senate Democrats will introduce legislation on Wednesday to sanction individuals or groups that facilitate Israel's "E1 project," a widely condemned West Bank settlement plan cutting across land the Palestinians
Pezeshkian says Iran won't surrender, after Trump's annihilation threat
By Parisa Hafezi, Humeyra Pamuk and Jana Choukeir UNITED NATIONS/DUBAI, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a speech at the UN on Wednesday that Tehran would never surrender to the US but still believes in diplomacy, a day after President Donald
Hope for progress after US, Iran hold first shuttle talks in months
DUBAI/UNITED NATIONS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The first shuttle talks between the United States and Iran for months raised hopes on Wednesday that the adversaries could make some progress towards ending the Middle East war, although neither side spelled out any change in their
First US-Iran talks in months raise hopes for progress despite no concessions
By Parisa Hafezi, Humeyra Pamuk and Jana Choukeir UNITED NATIONS/DUBAI, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The first shuttle talks between the United States and Iran for months raised hopes on Wednesday that the adversaries could make progress towards ending the Middle East war, although
Two killed in Gaza in strike Israel says targeted a Hamas finance chief
CAIRO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike killed at least two Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, local health officials said, and Israel said the strike targeted a Hamas finance chief. Medics said the two men, Osama Abu Khater and Mohammad Abu Elwan, were killed
Trump's Board of Peace to unveil $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan, Axios reports
Sept 23 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace will unveil a six-month, $2.45 billion recovery plan for Gaza at a meeting of its members on Wednesday, Axios reported. The 66-project proposal includes estimated spending for temporary housing, rubble removal,
Kremlin says UK Burnham's decision to stir up anti-Russian sentiment in UN speech was short-sighted
MOSCOW, Sept 23 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that British Prime Minister Andy Burnham had unwisely chosen to stir up anti-Russian sentiment in a speech to the UN General Assembly in which he accused Russia of spreading lies and disinformation, something it said
Four killed in Gaza in strikes, Israel says it killed a Hamas finance chief
CAIRO, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, local health officials said, and Israel said one of the attacks targeted a Hamas finance chief. Medics said two of the Palestinians, Osama Abu Khater and Mohammad Abu
Oil prices fall after Trump hails 'good' talks with Iran
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said US and Iranian representatives had met for "very good" talks at the United Nations. International benchmark Brent crude and main US contract West Texas Intermediate were below the symbolic $100 mark that has been
Syrian President al-Sharaa: Israeli policy on Syria endangers regional security
Speaking on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, al-Sharaa said Oct. 7 should not dictate Israeli policy toward Syria, adding that the two countries were close to a security agreement until Israel pulled out
Argentina's Milei addresses UN as tensions rise over Falkland Islands
By Leila Miller Sept 23 (Reuters) - Argentina's President JavierMilei on Wednesday willaddress world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly amid escalating tensions with Britain over oil exploration around the Falkland Islands, a largely self-governing British overseas
With reconstruction stalled, Gazans shelter in buildings at risk of collapse
In her Gaza City apartment, Heba Arafat walks uphill across a living room slanted at a steep angle after Israeli airstrikes caused the building's foundations to collapse, leaving the entire structure tilted. Like thousands of people in Gaza, Arafat chose to risk living in an