Iraqi militia leader in US custody after arrest: What to know
Authorities said the individual is linked to a mysterious pro-Iran group that has been claiming attacks on Jewish communities in Europe.
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US says Iran-backed militia commander planned Jewish site attacks
US authorities on Friday detailed charges against a commander of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia who was allegedly involved in plotting terrorism against Jewish people in Europe, Canada and the United States. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, is said to have directed and
Prosecutors seek death penalty for US man charged with killing Israeli embassy staffers
Prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty for a Chicago man charged with fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staffers in the US capital last year. Elias Rodriguez was arrested immediately after the May 21 shooting of Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and his fiancee,
Why China didn’t hand Trump a breakthrough on Iran
Trump's landmark three-day visit to China — the first for a US president since 2017 — included plenty of fanfare, flattery and awkward selfies but failed to produce deals or breakthroughs on Iran.
Iranian filmmaker Farhadi condemns Middle East war, protest massacres
Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned Friday both the killing of civilians in US and Israeli attacks on his country and the "massacring" of protesters by the Islamic republic. Farhadi, who travelled from Tehran last week, trod a fine line when asked for his
Pro-Gaza activist seeks to reopen case over Trump influence claim
Lawyers for a prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader requested Friday that US immigration authorities terminate their push to deport him, alleging the Trump administration "secretly engineered" the outcome of his case. US President Trump has championed the effort to deport
China won't bail Trump out of his Iran woes – maybe the opposite
The U.S. president's visit has made him realize that Beijing doesn't have an interest in breaking its alliance with Tehran, which is cutting deals and loosening its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran to hold pre-World Cup training camp in Turkey: media
The Iran team will head to Turkey for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local media reported Friday. "The next phase of the national team's preparation is set to be hosted in Antalya, Turkey," Iranian Football360 website reported, adding
Trump says he would accept Iran suspending its nuclear program for 20 years
Trump claimed Iran said it lacks the technology and equipment to remove its nuclear infrastructure. He also disputed reports on Iran's missile capacity, saying 80 percent of Tehran's firepower has been destroyed
'Happiest day of our lives': Gazans hold mass wedding among ruins
Wearing traditional Palestinian dresses, the white fabric intricately embroidered in a rainbow of colours, dozens of smiling brides clutched red bouquets as they walked with their grooms past the tents and ruined buildings of Gaza City. To the tune of popular songs played from
UAE unveils $5B India investment push during Modi visit: What to know
India and the UAE signed deals related to energy supplies and maritime security, further strengthening ties amid the war in the region.
Israel-Lebanon truce extended by 45 days after 'productive' talks in Washington
The U.S. State Department said it hopes the cease-fire talks 'will advance lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border'
Eurovision finalists tune up as boycotting Spain digs in
Eurovision performers from 25 countries on Friday went through a full dress rehearsal for the grand final, while Spain's prime minister defended the country's boycott of this year's event over Israel's participation. This year in Vienna marks the 70th edition of the Eurovision
Aussie star, Danish clubbing ode through to Eurovision final
A ballad from Australian star Delta Goodrem and a Danish ode to clubbing will fill the airwaves in Saturday's Eurovision grand final in Vienna after making it through the second semi-final, which delivered a message in defence of LGBTQ people. Australia and Denmark, which
Israeli strikes wound dozens in Lebanon as talks in US enter second day
Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah, wounding 37 people as the two countries' envoys started a second day of peace talks in Washington. United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza
Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the United States announced Friday, even as Israel carried out new strikes that it insists are not subject to the truce. Israel has been pounding Lebanon and invaded its south in
Israel strikes Lebanon as talks in US enter second day
Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah on Friday, hours before the two countries' envoys were set to meet for a second day of peace talks in Washington. A truce in the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah
UAE to fast-track construction of second oil pipeline, bypassing Hormuz: What to know
ADNOC, the UAE's state-owned oil company, has been ordered to prioritize completion of the pipeline to double oil exports through the Gulf Oman.
Iran accuses UAE of direct role in attacks against it at BRICS meeting
Araghchi argued that neither U.S. bases nor an alliance with Israel provided the UAE with security and that it should reconsider its policy toward Iran, According to the reports
‘A reckless act’: Netanyahu sparks UAE fury by claiming secret visit
Just as UAE-Israeli relations were deepening through cooperation against Iran, the Israeli prime minister publicly embarrassed Abu Dhabi by revealing his March visit.
Zimbabwe tobacco hits new highs under smallholder contracts
Rows of green tobacco plants stretched towards the bush in a vast field of a crop that has rebounded to record levels in Zimbabwe, driven largely by smallholders contracted to Chinese firms. A few dozen aspiring tobacco farmers inspected the broad leaves on a field day of
War imperils rare vultures' yearly odyssey to the Balkans
Endangered Egyptian vultures, with their vivid yellow face and white plumes, would usually be nesting across the Balkans in their dozens by April. But experts tracking the rare birds say local teams have struggled to find more than a handful in recent weeks, raising fears that
Between China visit and the World Cup, Trump still has a narrow window to attack Iran
Netanyahu continues to urge Trump to resume the war on the Islamic Republic, but the U.S. president now seems less attentive to the Israeli leader ■ The government and IDF are preparing the ground for fresh fighting in Gaza. The question is: Where will they get the troops? ■
