Heavy explosions, IDF shelling reported in south Lebanon
Lebanon's National News Agency reported Israeli shelling in Mansouri, Majdal Zoun and Wadi Hassan, with heavy explosions reported in the towns of Baraachit and Haddatha
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Yemen's Saudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi attacks after diplomatic security huddle
The coalition said it intercepted missiles and drones launched by the Iran-backed rebels in Yemen. Hours earlier, the military chiefs of Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey met in Riyadh to review threats facing the Gulf kingdom
Report: Egypt's intel chief came to Israel to warn of major Hamas attack 11 days before Oct. 7
According to The Atlantic, Egypt's intelligence chief Abbas Kamel arrived in Israel on the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War and warned that if it did not change its course, 'Gaza is going to blow up in your faces'
Six big takeaways from a turbulent week of UN diplomacy
By Antoni Slodkowski UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Limousines whisked world leaders away from the United Nations on Friday after a week of speeches, meetings and hallway diplomacy. While they reached no breakthroughs on the world's most intractable conflicts, talks on the
Iran awaits US move after WSJ report says Trump rejects peace plan
By Menna AlaaElDin and Parisa Hafezi CAIRO/UNITED NATIONS, Sept 26 (Reuters) - Iran on Saturday awaited a US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the Middle East war after the Wall Street Journal reported that President Donald Trump had
Iran proposes Hormuz plan, Trump reportedly refuses
Iran offered a plan to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, Tehran said Friday, but within hours reports indicated that US President Donald Trump rejected the proposal. The waterway key to the world's oil supply is central to the conflict between the United States and Iran,
Trump rejects Iranian peace proposal, WSJ reports
Tehran's proposal would reopen the key oil shipping route and halt fighting across the region, in exchange for the lifting of U.S. sanctions and a blockade on Iranian ports
Report: Trump rejects Iranian truce proposal, expects U.S. strikes to resume after midterms
Tehran's proposal would reopen the key oil shipping route and halt fighting across the region, in exchange for the lifting of U.S. sanctions and a blockade on Iranian ports
Iran offers U.S. seven-day plan to reopen Hormuz, rules out nuclear concessions
Iranian Foreign Minister said the Strait of Hormuz could reopen within seven days if Washington accepts Tehran's terms, including lifting its blockade on Iranian ports. But an Iranian official said Tehran would make no nuclear concessions
Iran proposes plan to reopen Hormuz within seven days: minister
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that Tehran had offered Washington a plan that would see the Strait of Hormuz reopened to maritime navigation within seven days once agreed. Araghchi met for talks on Tuesday with US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve
Pakistani, Saudi, Turkish chiefs discuss closer military ties
Sept 26 (Reuters) - The military chiefs of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey discussed enhancing intelligence sharing, military coordination and capability integration at a meeting in Riyadh on Friday, according to statements from Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry and Pakistan's
Pakistan, Saudi, Turkish chiefs discuss closer military ties
Sept 26 (Reuters) - The military chiefs of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey discussed enhancing intelligence sharing, military coordination and capability integration at a meeting in Riyadh, the Pakistan military said on Saturday. The chiefs reviewed the security situation and
Iran's Araqchi says now up to US to accept 7-day plan
Sept 25 (Reuters) - Iran has given the United States a "concrete" seven-day plan to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz and the choice now rests with the US, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told reporters at the United Nations on Friday. "If the necessary conditions are
Despite Trump meeting fanfare, Xi shows no sign of breaking with Iran
Beijing has significant leverage over Tehran, but little incentive to use it for Washington’s benefit, given its reliance on Iranian oil.
Pakistan PM calls Houthi Mecca attacks 'red line' at UN
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said at the UN Friday that further attacks on the Islamic holy city of Mecca would be a "red line" for Islamabad. Pakistan maintains ties with Iran which backs the Houthi fighters responsible for firing missiles at Saudi Arabia where
Could Iran's 7-day Hormuz proposal culminate in diplomatic deal?
Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in seven days brings into focus the central challenge facing diplomacy with Washington: how to turn military leverage into a negotiated path without giving up too much in return.
Lebanese PM demands Israeli withdrawal, calling for state control over weapons
In his UN address, which followed an offer by Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a truce that would include Lebanon, Nawaf Salam said that 'No one speaks on behalf of Lebanon, and no one negotiates for it, except the Lebanese state'
Subway, soccer and spats: New York's Mamdani a UN week attraction
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United Nations wasn't the only New York attraction for visiting world leaders this week – MayorZohran Mamdani emerged as a popular draw for like-minded politicians and a target for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Iran will make no nuclear concessions, Iranian official says
By Parisa Hafezi and Don Durfee UNITED NATIONS, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Iran will show no flexibility over its nuclear program even if the United States accepts its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which calls for steps including the lifting of a US naval blockade on
UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The United Nations Security Council on Friday condemned escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemeni Houthi fighters in a rare show of unity from the UN's top body. The Houthis have imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, hitting its tankers, seizing swathes of Yemen's Red
Trump, Xi wrap up summit with tea and tour of US archives
By Trevor Hunnicutt and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping drank tea at the White House on Friday and visited the National Archives, capping a three-day summit that showcased personal diplomacy rather than
Trump, Xi end summit with tea, tour of US archives - and little sign of progress
By Steve Holland and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping drank tea at the White House and visited the National Archives on Friday, ending a three-day summit that showcased personal diplomacy rather than big
What France’s military deployment means for Saudi Arabia’s fight against Houthis
New pledges of limited British and French military deployments fall short of what Riyadh would likely need to defend its skies should the Houthis escalate further.
How Syrian Air is braving regional turbulence to rise from the ashes
In an interview with Al-Monitor, CEO Anwar Akkad lays out his ambitious plans to expand the carrier’s fleet, destinations and role in reconnecting Syria to the world.
UN expands list of companies linked to Israeli settlements
By Emma Farge GENEVA, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights office issued a list on Friday adding 61more companies operating in Israeli West Bank settlements, which the global body considers illegal. The database is highly sensitive as firms could be targeted for
Saudi Arabia’s return to Hormuz puts oil transfer network to the test
For months, Saudi Arabia had been eschewing the Strait of Hormuz, but the kingdom has now resorted to ship-to-ship transfers through the vital waterway.
Iran suggests reopening Strait of Hormuz in deal including Lebanon cease-fire
Trita Parsi, executive vice president of the Quincy Institute think tank, who attended, said Araghchi suggested that a speedy agreement would help U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of November's midterm elections
Trump warns Xi over Chinese support for Iran, receives assurances, US envoy says
By Bo Erickson, Susan Heavey, Katharine Jackson and Parisa Hafezi WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump warned Chinese President Xi Jinping against providing support to Iran during talks in Washington this week and received assurances that China would not do
Trump told Xi that China helping Iran is unacceptable, US ambassador says
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump made clear during candid talks at the White House with Chinese President Xi Jinping that Chinese help for Iran is unacceptable, US Ambassador to China David Perdue said on Friday. "We made it very clear to them weeks ago
Trump says he talked to Xi about the Iran war
By Bo Erickson, Susan Heavey and Katharine Jackson WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Friday he discussed the Iran war with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the US ambassador to China said Trump in White House talks made clear that Chinese help
Details on US, China trade talks to come on Monday, says Greer
WASHINGTON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United States is expected to release details on the outcome of trade negotiations with China on Monday, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Friday. US President Donald Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House
‘Free for all or for no one’: Iran warns neighbors over flight bans
Several countries in the region have suspended Iranian flights under US sanctions after Washington warned global companies they would no longer have access to the dollar system if they do business with Iranian airlines.
Trump's Africa adviser denies Libya plan would entrench rival families
The reported unification plan for Libya has been met with pushback in a country torn apart by rival factions and foreign interference.
South Lebanon children return to school destroyed by Israel strike
In southern Lebanon, eight-year-old Yara Ajami started the academic year this week in a doorless, windowless classroom after her school was destroyed by an Israeli strike. Well known in the area for its excellence, Ajami's elementary school in Burj Qalaway was struck by Israel
US proposes trilateral meeting with Ukraine, Russia in UAE, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United States has proposed that the United Arab Emirates host a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia to discuss efforts to end their four-and-a-half-year war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday. "The American side has
Fifth candidate enters race to lead WHO as nominations close
GENEVA, Sept 25 (Reuters) - A fifth candidate has entered the race to lead the World Health Organization, the agency's website showed as the deadline for nominees closed overnight. Spain's Maria Neira joined the competition on the last day for submissions on September 24, the
Explainer-What has turned the Afghan Taliban and Pakistan from partners to foes?
By Asif Shahzad ISLAMABAD, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Pakistan's air force struck 10 locations in Afghanistan on Thursday, its second round of strikes in four days after three months of relative quiet along the two countries' 2,600-km (1,600-mile) border. Islamabad said it struck
Pact with Saudi and Pakistan could expand to Muslim world, Iran, Turkish speaker says
ANKARA, Sept 25 (Reuters) - A defence pact between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan could turn into a broader pact "for the Muslim world" that includes Iran, Turkey's parliament speaker said on Friday, adding that it is expected to be submitted for ratification from next month.
Child malnutrition rises in Yemen as fighting intensifies, says UNICEF
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Sept 25 (Reuters) - The United Nations children's agency reported on Friday a rise in acute malnutrition among children in Yemen, including in the most severe cases, as fighting disrupts access to healthcare and treatment centres. “We're very
Ireland's Gaza stance spills from Eurovision into football
No Irish supporters in the stadium, no home match in Ireland and no pundits or Irish commentary on television: the country's strong support for the Palestinian cause is increasingly reshaping its sporting and cultural calendar. Ireland face Israel in football's Nations League
Can Netanyahu turn Israel's UN isolation into strength at home?
The absence of a Trump meeting would have been awkward for Netanyahu, who has long portrayed himself to Israeli voters as uniquely close to the US president.