DUBAI, June 3 (Reuters) - The Israeli military said it intercepted a "hostile aircraft" that crossed into northern Israel from Lebanon on Wednesday. It did not link the drone to Hezbollah, and the Iran-backed group has not claimed responsibility for the incident. Lebanon had
A drone strike on a passenger terminal in Kuwait's international airport wounded several people Wednesday and forced air traffic to be suspended, as Iranian and US forces traded attacks in the Gulf. The attacks marked one of the more severe tests yet of a fragile April 8
Iran's World Cup squad will arrive early on Sunday in Mexico where they will be based for the duration of the global football tournament, a team statement said Wednesday. "The Iran national football team will depart Antalya for Tijuana at 15:20 (1220 GMT) on Saturday, June 6,
By Enas Alashray and Patricia Zengerle CAIRO/WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the U.S. military carrying out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy between Washington
DUBAI, June 3 (Reuters) - An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait's international airport early on Wednesday, causing injuries and forcing authorities to divert flights, Kuwait's state news agency reported. Theattack caused "severe damage" to the airport's T1
Most medications are missing from public pharmacies, and many patients cannot afford to buy them on the private market. Israel's seizure of customs revenues has significantly deepened the Palestinian Health Ministry's debt, and it warns: soon we will no longer be able to
June 2 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has written to U.N. Security Council members stressing the need for a continued uniformed U.N. presence in Lebanon after the mandate of the U.N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expires at the year-end.
By Enas Alashray and Patricia Zengerle DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - Hostilities in the Gulf erupted anew on Wednesday with a report of missile attacks on Kuwait, while little progress was evident in diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States.
ROME, June 2 (Reuters) - MSC, the world's largest shipping group, said on Tuesday its Sariska V vessel was struck by two projectiles while in Iraq's Umm Qasr port on Monday, adding that all crew members were safe and unharmed. The company said Iran's Revolutionary Guard had
They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier "crazy." Trump unleashed a profane tirade over the phone at Netanyahu over Israel's threats to bomb the
June 2 (Reuters) - The United States issued new Iran-related sanctions on Tuesday, targeting individuals and crypto exchanges, a notice on the Treasury Department website showed. The U.S. sanctioned four Iranian nationals and four Iran-based digital asset exchangesNobitex,
By Guy Faulconbridge ST PETERSBURG, Russia, June 2 (Reuters) - A right-wing U.S. influencer, a serving U.S. official and a German retail billionaire are due to attend President Vladimir Putin's "Russian Davos" on Wednesday as the Kremlin grapples with stalled growth and a
An emerging genre of books meticulously dissect the Israeli government and intelligence failures that led up to Hamas' October 7 attack. Yet all of these analyses sidestep Israel's 20-year blockade of Gaza or the long-term strategy that enabled Hamas' rise
WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Tuesday that the Trump administration does not want to force Afghans currently stranded in Qatar to return to Afghanistan and has spoken with at least five countries who are open to receiving
Iran is characterizing any Israeli pause in strikes on Beirut as proof of its renewed influence and leverage in an episode that could also expose uncertain regional recalibration.
Since the outbreak of the Iran war, about 2,000 ships have been stuck in place, unable to cross the Strait of Hormuz. Experts warn that once they leave, they might spread algae, fish and crustaceans across the ocean, damaging delicate ecosystems worldwide
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday expressed hope that a deal to end the war in Iran was in the cards, stressing that Tehran must severely curtail its nuclear program before any sanctions are lifted. "There is the prospect before us, which could happen today, it could
Lebanon is pushing for the cease-fire to be upheld and an Israeli withdrawal that would allow the country's south to be rebuilt and displaced residents to return. Israel insists that the Lebanese government help disarm Hezbollah
State-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is considering building a refined oil products pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has not yet responded to a final memorandum of understanding proposal, and was taking a 'stern' approach given a history of U.S. non-compliance, a source told Mehr News Agency, as Tehran is seeking an end to Israel's incursion in Lebanon, officials said
Mohammed Taha al-Ahmed previously served in the Syrian Salvation Government led by the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, while Egypt is one of the strongest opponents of Islamism in the region.
WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday there has been no change in U.S. policy on Taiwan and that Washington wants to see the status quo preserved. "The most important thing to understand is we want to see the status quo preserved as-is at
In a south Lebanon hospital heavily damaged by deadly Israeli strikes nearby, Dr Nasser al-Masri held a new-born baby, calling him "a message of life and hope" despite the war. Israeli strikes near the Jabal Amel hospital in Tyre on Monday killed four people and wounded 127,
The top US diplomat said Iran’s uranium stockpile and enrichment levels are “highly technical matters” that could take months to resolve.
The top US diplomat said Iran’s uranium stockpile and enrichment levels are “highly technical matters” that could take months to resolve.
The US president announced he had picked the fed housing chair to lead the nation’s intelligence agencies, at least temporarily, after the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard.
Even if the Middle East war stopped immediately, disrupted global humanitarian supply lines would not recover before 2027, the United Nations said Tuesday. Nearly 100 days on from the February 28 US-Israeli attacks on Iran that triggered the conflict, the fall-out extends far
Rocket and air defense systems sales accounted for 29% of Israel's defense exports in 2025.
Both Israel and Hezbollah have violated the ceasefire less than a day after President Donald Trump announced it.
Roman Gofman’s rapid rise from Netanyahu aide to Mossad chief marks a break with tradition in Israel’s intelligence community, coming amid scrutiny over past security failures and internal opposition to his appointment.
After the High Court cleared Roman Gofman's appointment, Netanyahu said at a ceremony at Mossad headquarters that Tehran's regime's 'days are numbered – and we will help bring that about'
GENEVA, June 2 (Reuters) - Surging global transport costs and supply chain disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis are threatening the delivery of lifesaving aid to children, the U.N. children's agency warned on Tuesday. Nearly 100 days after the outbreak of the Iran war,
Iran's football team will leave for Spain this weekend en route to their World Cup base in Mexico despite still awaiting visas, the head of the country's football federation said. The 2026 World Cup is being hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico and Canada. Neither the
By Alexander Cornwell TEL AVIV, June 2 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu is under criticism at home after U.S. President Donald Trump declared Israel would halt plans to attack Iran ally Hezbollah in Beirut, highlighting pressure the Israeli leader faces ahead of an election polls
By Maya Gebeily and Steven Scheer BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 2 (Reuters) - Israel kept up strikes on southern Lebanon on Tuesday, pressing its campaign against Hezbollah a day after U.S. President Donald Trump asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to attack Beirut,
By Jana Choukeir DUBAI, June 2 (Reuters) - Iran is reviewing a proposed agreement with the United States to halt the war between the two countries, Iran's Mehr news reported on Tuesday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks to reach a deal were continuing. More than
Lebanon's negotiations with Israel were meant to sideline the Islamic Republic, but Israel's tactical gains may instead be increasing Tehran's leverage, helping Hezbollah rebuild politically, recover its strength and preserve its foothold in Lebanon
Israel has portrayed the capture of a Crusader-era fortress as a turning point in its offensive against Hezbollah, but the operation has also sparked fears of a new quagmire in south Lebanon. Israeli authorities praised the symbolism of the capture of Beaufort, perched atop a
Trump’s reported intervention to block an Israeli strike on Hezbollah in Beirut has exposed growing tensions with Netanyahu and raised questions about the Israeli prime minister’s ability to sustain his wartime political narrative ahead of elections.