Iran war to cost US $37.5B by end of September, Hegseth tells Senate
The estimate includes military pay and "operations and maintenance" costs.
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Trump authorizes direct US flights to Lebanon after 4-decade halt
Direct flights between the United States and Lebanon have not been operational since 1985.
Trump authorizes direct US flights to Lebanon after 3-decade halt
Direct flights between the United States and Lebanon have not been operational since 1985.
US-Iran strikes: latest developments
Iran targeted US radar and air defence installations in the Gulf on Tuesday, warning Washington of "more decisive and powerful" attacks to come as the conflict threatened to widen with a blockade of Saudi ports by Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump warns Houthis Trump said he would
PJAK leader mocks Iran’s claim Turkey spiked US Kurdish-backed regime change plan
The PJAK co-leader says he does not believe Washington or Israel would abandon a strategic objective as significant as toppling Iran's government because of Turkish objections.
Netanyahu reportedly issued rare rebuke of Israeli settlers who attack Palestinians in West Bank
Channel 13 reported that PM Netanyahu called Jewish rioters who attack Palestinians a 'spreading cancer' during a security cabinet meeting in March on a plan to curb West Bank violence, most of which was not made public for political reasons
Syria arrivals surge 111% as government bets on tourism revival
The country welcomed 3.52 million visitors during the first half of 2026, more than double the figure recorded a year earlier, as the government pushes to reconnect to the world and promote tourism as a pillar of economic recovery.
Saudi Cabinet condemns Houthi allegations, vows continued support for Yemen
Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet on Tuesday strongly condemned the “false” allegations made by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia, saying the accusations were “baseless.”For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.In a statement issued after its
Trump says US ‘not finished at all’ with Iran
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the United States was far from finished with Iran and warned the next US military target could be an underground nuclear complex known as Pickaxe Mountain.Pickaxe Mountain is a deeply buried nuclear site near Natanz where Western intelligence
Trump: Lebanon’s Aoun could be ‘one of the most important leaders’ in Middle East
US President Donald Trump praised Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday as he welcomed him to the White House, making Aoun Lebanon’s first head of state to visit since 2009.“He’s handsome also,” Trump quipped to reporters during comments from the Oval Office. “And I think
Explainer-When are Turkey's next elections, and can Erdogan run again?
By Huseyin Hayatsever ANKARA, July 21 (Reuters) - Turkey's opposition leader, Ozgur Ozel, said he would form a new party to challenge Tayyip Erdogan, a political splintering that could boost the president's prospects of extending his 23-year rule at the next elections.
‘Interaction’ with Iran’s unseen supreme leader increasing daily, president says
The level of “interaction” with Iran’s supreme leader is increasing day by day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a video clip published on state media on Tuesday.His remarks follow months of speculation about the health of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not
Trump says US strikes hit Iran in ‘honor’ of killed American soldiers
On Global News Today on Al Arabiya English, Tom Burges Watson covers another major escalation in the US-Iran conflict after President Donald Trump said American forces struck Iran “very hard” in a new wave of overnight attacks.Trump said the strikes were carried out “in honor”
Trump’s trip to Manchester revealed as new UK PM extends invitation
On tonight’s W News Extra with Leigh-Ann Gerrans, we’re joined by Gemma White and Freddy Gray.We’ll bring you the latest on the Iran conflict as Tehran says it is facing an all-out war with the US.We’ll also reflect on the UK’s new prime minister as he delivers his first speech
Iran: We are fighting a ‘full-scale war’ with the US
On tonight’s W News with Leigh-Ann Gerrans, the United States expands its offensive against Iran, with President Donald Trump saying America is hitting it “very hard” as Tehran launches fresh attacks across the Gulf. We speak to Jason Brodsky, Policy Director at United Against
'Interaction' with Iran's injured Supreme Leader increasing daily, president says
DUBAI, July 21 (Reuters) - The level of "interaction" with Iran's Supreme Leader is increasing day by day, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a video clip published on state media on Tuesday. His remarks follow months of speculation about the health of Supreme Leader
Report: Biden suspected Israel of war crimes in Gaza early into war but prolonged probes into use of arms
A report by The New Yorker details the Biden administration's internal struggle between supporting Israel, preventing regional escalation and addressing concerns over civilian harm and violations of international law, as Biden believed a U.S.-Israel clash could force a conflict
Aoun to discuss with Trump his vision for Lebanon following Israeli withdrawal: Source
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will discuss with US President Donald Trump his vision for Lebanon following Israel’s withdrawal from the south, a source familiar with his preparations told Al Arabiya English.“Aoun’s framework includes a military plan as well as socioeconomic
Bessent says China’s Iranian oil purchases have decreased
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that there has been a substantial decrease in China’s purchases of Iranian oil.For all the latest headlines follow our Google News channel online or via the app.“We have sanctioned Chinese ... so-called teapot refineries,
Turkey's opposition leader to form new party to challenge Erdogan
By Huseyin Hayatsever ANKARA, July 21 (Reuters) - Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel said on Tuesday he would resign his post and form a new party, a political splintering that compounds the challenges facing President Tayyip Erdogan's opponents as they face an unprecedented
Houthis warn shipping firms to avoid Saudi ports or face attack: What to know
The Houthi militia reportedly emailed multiple shipping companies on Tuesday, warning them of the consequences of visiting Saudi ports.
Kuwaitis ration electricity as Iran hits power grid
Residents of Kuwait, one of the world's hottest countries, are cutting their use of air conditioning at the height of summer, as Iranian strikes on power plants turn rationing into a national priority. Energy-guzzling air conditioners are ubiquitous in Kuwait during the summer
Israeli airstrike kills family of six in Gaza, medics say
An Israeli airstrike on Tuesday killed a father, his wife and their four children in Gaza City, while setting their home ablaze, health officials said, in the latest deadly attack since a US-backed ceasefire was agreed more than nine months ago.Medics said the Israeli strike on
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demands India PM’s resignation over protest crackdown
India’s main opposition leader, Rahul Gandhi, demanded on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi step down over the police crackdown against student protests demanding reforms in the education system.Modi must resign “for destroying the future of India’s youth”, the Congress
Houthis warn shipping companies to avoid Saudi ports, email shows
By Jonathan Saul and Renee Maltezou LONDON/ATHENS, July 21 (Reuters) - Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi militia told shipping companies not to load or discharge cargo at Saudi Arabian ports or they may be targeted, according to an email the group sent to companies. The Houthis on
Trump 'not finished' with Iran as Tehran steps up strikes
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States was not finished attacking Iran, as Tehran stepped up its strikes across the Middle East. As Iran stepped up its attacks in the Gulf, Kuwait's foreign ministry on Tuesday said it had summoned Iran's ambassador over a
Iran steps up attacks in return to war with US
Iran stepped up its strikes in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain coming under attacks. Bahrain said it intercepted Iranian attacks as sirens sounded multiple times in the kingdom, with Kuwait and
Trump meets Lebanese president Joseph Aoun in first White House visit by Lebanese leader since 2009
Aoun seeks to strike a delicate balance on his visit to Washington. He needs U.S. backing on one hand, and on the other to reassure his critics that he won't launch a full peace process with Israel
Iran attacked Kuwaiti power and water desalination plants on Monday, ministry says
Iran attacked several Kuwaiti power generation and water desalination plants on Monday for the fourth consecutive day, causing fires at a number of facilities, Kuwait’s ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said on Tuesday.For all the latest headlines, follow our
Cash-strapped and cornered, the Palestinian Authority gets creative
Facing government paralysis and mounting debt, the Palestinian Authority is turning to creative solutions like the new Yabous app
Tankers with Saudi crude turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war
By Jana Choukeir, Nayera Abdallah and Elwely Elwelly DUBAI, July 21 (Reuters) - Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through
Saudi crude tankers turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war
By Jana Choukeir, Nayera Abdallah and Elwely Elwelly DUBAI, July 21 (Reuters) - Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through
Iranian forces target Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iran's south
By Jana Choukeir, Nayera Abdallah and Elwely Elwelly DUBAI, July 21 (Reuters) - U.S. forces bombed Iran's south and west after President Donald Trump said Tehran would pay dearly for the deaths of American soldiers, while Iran targeted U.S. sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
Iran's forces attack Bahrain and Kuwait after US hits Iranian ports and cities
By Jana Choukeir, Nayera Abdallah and Elwely Elwelly DUBAI, July 21 (Reuters) - U.S. forces bombed Iran's south and west after President Donald Trump said Tehran would pay dearly for the deaths of American soldiers, while Iran targeted U.S. sites in Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
Global hunger declines across continents but climate, trade risks loom, UN says
By Giselda Vagnoni and Oriana Boselli ROME, July 21 (Reuters) - Global hunger declined for a third consecutive year in 2025, with improvements recorded across every continent, although mounting risks from climate shocks and trade disruption could threaten further progress, a
Israel draws line on Houthi attacks, hopes for Trump strike on Pickaxe Mountain
From the perspective of the Israeli military and some politicians, the current situation of the US striking at Iran and Israel staying out of the conflict is ideal.
Pakistan army chief meets with Iran’s interior minister: Al Arabiya sources
Pakistan army chief Asim Munir met on Tuesday with Iran’s Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Islamabad, according to Al Arabiya sources.Momeni arrived to mediator Pakistan’s capital on Monday.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.A
Bahrain, Jordan say intercepted Iranian attacks
Bahrain’s military on Tuesday said it had intercepted a number of Iranian attacks, nearly two weeks into the resumption of US-Iran hostilities that have included daily attacks on the kingdom.“The air defenses of the Bahrain Defense Force intercepted and destroyed a number of
India summons Russia envoy to condemn deadly ship attack in Ukraine
India summoned Russia’s top envoy in New Delhi on Tuesday to protest against an attack on a cargo ship leaving Ukraine’s port of Odesa that killed four Indian nationals.The Indian foreign ministry said it had summoned Vladimir Ladanov, the Russian charge d’affaires, to convey
Lebanese army enters southern town after Israeli withdrawal, in first test of US-brokered deal
By Maya Gebeily and Tala Ramadan BEIRUT, July 21 (Reuters) - Lebanese army troops began deploying in the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, a senior Lebanese security official said, in line with a U.S.-brokered
Lebanese army deploys in southern town after Israeli withdrawal, official says
BEIRUT, July 21 (Reuters) - Lebanese army troops began deploying in the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, a senior Lebanese security official said, in line with a U.S.-brokered plan. The plan foresees Lebanese
Strait of Hormuz vessel crossings extend slide on fresh US-Iran attacks
Vessel crossings via the Strait of Hormuz dropped further at the start of the week, shipping data showed, as caution grew following a fresh exchange of attacks between the United States and Iran.A total of four commodity vessels crossed the strait on Monday, mostly on the
Lebanese army enters southern town after Israeli withdrawal, in test of US-brokered deal
Lebanese army troops began deploying in the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Tuesday after Israeli forces withdrew from the area, a senior Lebanese security official said, in line with a US-brokered plan.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News
US imposes new 50 pct tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products
President Donald Trump unveiled 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of imports from Canada on Monday in response to what the US administration called its discriminatory treatment of American-made cars, alcohol and dairy goods, threatening a new front in a global trade war.In
Lebanon's Aoun to present Trump with Hezbollah disarmament plan as army deploys in south
By Nandita Bose, Maya Gebeily and Tom Perry WASHINGTON/BEIRUT, July 21 (Reuters) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is set on Tuesday to present U.S. President Donald Trump with a plan on how to disarm the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and secure Israel's withdrawal from
Lebanon's Aoun to meet Trump at White House, hoping to generate pressure on Israel
By Maya Gebeily and Tom Perry BEIRUT, July 21 (Reuters) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday to present a plan on how to disarm Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and secure Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.
In Gaza, a mother's hunt for water lays bare a worsening health crisis
By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu Alkas CAIRO/GAZA, July 21 (Reuters) - In pre-dawn darkness, Ibtisam Al-Helou leaves her tent on Gaza's seafront on a daily search for fresh water. The Mediterranean lies only a few steps away, but the water she needs to cook, drink and wash
ASEAN ministers voice serious concern over Middle East situation
ASEAN foreign ministers expressed serious concern on Tuesday about the rapidly evolving conflict in the Middle East, calling for restraint and the avoidance of acts that further aggravate the situation.The developments severely undermine ongoing efforts by key mediators and
Tanker crew abandons vessel after reported projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO
A tanker in the Strait of Hormuz reported being struck by an unknown projectile, forcing its crew to abandon the vessel and board a lifeboat, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said on Tuesday. UKMTO said it had received multiple reports on
