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.
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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
Must the sex symbol suffer? A diss track of Saint Levant asks what famous Palestinians should be
A feud between Shabjdeed, a member of the Palestinian rap scene in Ramallah, and international star Saint Levant, reflects the longstanding 'expectation that a Palestinian should do nothing but speak continuously about Palestinian suffering, the Nakba or October 7,' as one
Gaza family buries 112 recovered from war rubble after Israeli strike
In early July, Gaza’s Government Media Office said that more than 2,700 families have been erased from the civil registry after all their members were killed by Israeli military action.
Gazans bury nearly a whole clan found in rubble in mass funeral for 112
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Haseeb Alwazeer CAIRO/GAZA, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The decomposed remains of 112 bodies lay on stretchers shrouded in flags in the sun's heat: all that could be found of the Al-Hassaynas of Sabra, a Palestinian clan of proud Bedouin stock all but wiped out
Gazans hold mass funeral for those killed during war
In a cleared plot of land between buildings flattened by airstrikes in Gaza City, row upon row of Palestinian flags were laid out neatly over the remains of dozens of people to be buried on Tuesday. Hundreds of people attended the funeral ceremony, where music played from
Turkey’s defense exports reach record $5.79B in first 7 months of 2026
The country’s defense and aviation exports have risen to $11.2 billion over the last 12 months, according to Turkey's defense industry agency.
The emerging Iran-Oman Hormuz deal: What's at stake?
A framework that gives Tehran a formal role in determining how ships move through the waterway could strengthen its hand in future negotiations with the US.
Syria launching Moscow, Medina flights as aviation momentum builds
Damascus and Aleppo are adding a growing number of international flights in 2026, with activity in Syria's airspace already doubling so far this year amid fallout from the US-Israel-Iran war.
Iran considered strikes on Ukraine as Caspian Sea tensions escalated, adviser says
Iran's warning of retaliation against Ukraine comes as both sides trade accusations over a strike that killed one Iranian crew member and wounded three others. 'Even if it was a mistake, it still requires compensation,' Mohsen Rezaee, a senior adviser to Iran's leadership, said
Iran demands inbound control of Hormuz and outbound oversight, source says
By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Iran wants control over inbound shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and visibility over outbound traffic, with the ability to intervene if necessary, under a temporary plan being discussed with Oman to reopen the strategic waterway, a
Russia names Dmitry Dogadkin new ambassador to Syria amid thaw: What to know
The appointment of the new ambassador, who previously served as Russia’s envoy to Qatar, comes as Moscow recalibrates its ties with the new Syrian authorities to maintain its strategic foothold in the Mediterranean country.
Six years on, families of those killed in huge Lebanon port blast hope for justice at last
By Maya Gebeily, Emilie Madi and Ahmad Al Kerdi BEIRUT, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Lebanon on Tuesday marked the sixth year since a deadly blast at Beirut port, with victims and Lebanese officials expressing a renewed but cautious hope that justice could finally be served over one of
Netanyahu’s Gaza double game: Back Trump, reassure Israel’s right
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to both give the impression that Israel retains total freedom of action in Gaza while allowing the Board of Peace to move ahead with President Donald Trump’s peace plan.
Six years after Beirut port blast, victims' families say 'wound has not healed'
Families of victims of the Beirut port explosion gathered Tuesday on the sixth anniversary of the catastrophe, demanding answers and accountability in a country long plagued by official impunity. "No matter how bad the painful circumstances in Lebanon become... the crime of
U.S., Iran trade conflicting claims over talks as Hormuz tensions persist
Trump said negotiations are underway, calling it Iran's 'last chance' for a deal, while Tehran has insisted no talks are planned and says discussions are limited to the Strait of Hormuz
Michigan primary offers key test of Democratic voters' views on Israel
By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Michigan voters head to the polls on Tuesday in a high-stakes Democratic Senate primary that could shape the battle for control of Congress and the future of the Democratic Party amid a fierce internal debate over U.S. support for
Exclusive-US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say
By Erin Banco, Mike Stone and Jonathan Landay NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army has used up much of its global stockpile of highly accurate long-range missiles during its five-month war with Iran, according to three people familiar with the data, raising
Afghan child malnutrition surges as aid cuts force clinics to turn families away, WFP says
GENEVA, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Child malnutrition in Afghanistan has reached critical levels and aid shortages are forcing health workers to turn away millions of children and mothers — six in seven of those in need —the U.N. World Food Programme said on Tuesday. Child wasting, the
Turkey calls on Russia, Ukraine to ensure Black Sea safety after drone attack
ANKARA, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Turkey on Tuesday called on Russia and Ukraine to take measures to ensure navigational safety in the Black Sea after a drone attack hit a Turkish-owned vessel and seriously injured three crew members near Russia's Novorossiysk port. The Turkish Foreign
What to know about Lebanon-Israel 7th round of talks held in Rome
The US, Israel and Lebanon have sent expanded delegations to the talks, set to continue for three days and expected to focus on security arrangements, border issues and reconstruction.
Israel, Lebanon begin next round of talks; U.S. urges Hezbollah disarmament, IDF withdrawal from pilot zones
The three-day negotiations will focus on expanding pilot zones in southern Lebanon, as Washington presses Beirut to dismantle Hezbollah's infrastructure while urging both sides to maintain diplomatic momentum
Three crew injured as cargo ship hit by drone attack near Russia's Novorossiysk
ISTANBUL, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Three crew members were seriously injured after a roll-on/roll-off cargo ship was hit in a drone attack near Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, Turkey's maritime authority said late on Monday. The Nadezhda was sailing from Novorossiysk to
Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship struck in Hormuz
By Parisa Hafezi and Nandita Bose DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - An attack on a vessel near the Strait of Hormuz and a rebound in oil prices on Tuesday underscored doubts that the U.S.-Iran warwas nearing a resolution, as Tehran pushed back against President Donald Trump's
Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks on ending war
By Tala Ramadan, Parisa Hafezi, Doina Chiacu and Simon Lewis DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war on Tuesday, driving oil prices lower, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump's assertion
Qatar says progress made toward US-Iran talks
By Tala Ramadan, Parisa Hafezi and Nandita Bose DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Qatar said mediators were making progress in efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war on Tuesday, although Tehran has denied President Donald Trump's assertion that talks are already under way.
Trump no longer calling the shots? Iran and Oman take control of Hormuz talks
Separating the Strait of Hormuz from direct talks with the U.S. marks a diplomatic win for Tehran. But now Iran – along with the Gulf states – has a strong interest in reaching a deal over the strategic waterway
Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talks
SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Shipping traffic at the key Gulf waterways of Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz held largely unchanged at the start of the week, shipping data showed, as the progress of talks between the United States and Iran remained ambiguous. Twenty vessels —
Trapped by war, Bangladesh seafarer recounts Gulf ordeal
For 115 days, captain Mohammad Shafiqul Islam was stranded on the high seas of the Gulf, watching missiles light up the night sky and rationing food and water for his crew. "I tried to stay calm because I was responsible for 31 lives, a ship worth $40 million, and cargo valued