Colum McCann's 'Apeirogon' reimagined as play on Palestinian and Israeli bereavement
'Rami and Bassam: Apeirogon' is a partial adaptation of the novel by McCann, focusing on the Israeli and Palestinian fathers who lost daughters to the conflict
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Trump heads for Xi summit overshadowed by Iran war
US President Donald Trump heads for a superpower summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping next week hoping the Iran war will not spoil the mood in Beijing. Trump will be expecting a lavish welcome at the high-stakes meeting, which he delayed in March because of the Middle
IS-linked Australian women charged with keeping slave in Syria
Two Australian women "kept a female slave" after travelling to Syria in 2014 to support the Islamic State group, police said Friday after they were charged in Melbourne. The pair returned to Australia on Thursday evening for the first time in almost a decade, travelling from a
Australia charges two women linked to ISIS with slavery after return from Syria
By Renju Jose SYDNEY, May 8 (Reuters) - Australian police said on Friday they had charged two women linked to the Islamic State extremist group with slavery offences after they returned overnight from Syria, where they had been detained in a refugee camp for more than seven
CPJ demands progress on US probe of journalist Abu Akleh killing, four years on
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Thursday called for US authorities to relaunch their investigation into the Israeli military's killing of Palestinian American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was gunned down while reporting for Al Jazeera in the occupied West
Trump says 'great damage' done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday three U.S. Navy destroyers transited out of the Strait of Hormuz under fire, adding that the American destroyers were not damaged but "great damage was done to Iranian attackers." "Three World Class American
US military says it carries out retaliatory strikes against Iran
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking U.S. forces in what it called unprovoked hostilities by Tehran. Earlier, Iran's top
US military says it carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran
By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Iran on Thursday, targeting sites it said were responsible for attacking U.S. forces in what it called unprovoked hostilities by Tehran. Earlier, Iran's top
US navy came under missile fire after US attack on Iranian oil tanker, Iran state media says
May 7 (Reuters) - U.S. military naval units operating in the area of the Strait of Hormuz came under Iranian missile fire following an attack by the U.S. military on an Iranian oil tanker, Iranian state media, citing an unnamed military official, said on Thursday. U.S. military
Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire with new attacks
May 8 (Reuters) - Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships at the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, the country's top joint military command said early on Friday. The U.S. targeted "an Iranian oil tanker traveling from Iran's
Trump says giving EU until July 4 to fulfill trade deal or will raise tariffs
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he had a "great call" with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday and would give the EU until July 4 to fulfill its side of the trade deal before hiking U.S. tariffs to much higher levels.
Egyptian man pleads guilty to deadly US fire attack on Jewish protest
A man who launched a Molotov cocktail attack on Jewish protesters in Colorado last year that killed one person and injured more than a dozen others pleaded guilty to all state charges against him on Thursday, US media said. Mohamed Soliman, a 46-year-old Egyptian, admitted a
Egyptian man jailed for life over deadly US fire attack on Jewish protest
A man who launched a Molotov cocktail attack on Jewish protesters in Colorado last year that killed one person and injured more than a dozen others was sentenced to life imprisonment on Thursday, US media said. Mohamed Soliman, a 46-year-old Egyptian, admitted a raft of
Egyptian man who firebombed pro-Israel rally in Colorado sentenced to life in prison
By Steve Gorman and Keith Coffman DENVER, May 7 (Reuters) - The man who lobbed gasoline bombs at a pro-Israel rally in a fiery attack last year that killed one person and left more than a dozen others injured in Colorado pleaded guilty on Thursday to all charges he faced in
US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia
May 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Thursday urged countries to support its United Nations resolution demanding Iran halt attacks and mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but diplomats said China and Russia are likely to veto it. A Chinese veto would be awkward ahead of U.S. President
U.S. awaiting Iran's response to short-term truce proposal
The short-term proposal awaiting Tehran's response reportedly skips over key U.S. demands, including uranium enrichment • Report: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted restrictions previously imposed on their bases and airspace, allowing U.S. Hormuz operations against Iran to continue
What to know about Iran's 'Persian Gulf Strait Authority' to control Hormuz traffic
The establishment of an entity seeking to control maritime transportation in the Strait of Hormuz is the latest sign that Iran wants to formalize authority in the strategic waterway.
US sets expectations for Iraq’s next PM to confront Iranian militias
The Trump administration is cautiously sizing up Iraq’s new prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi, as a potential partner in pushing back on Iranian influence.
China shores up Iran support as Trump seeks exit
China understands how badly Trump wants an exit from the conflict. But timing is critical: if no agreement is reached before Trump arrives in China on Thursday, Beijing would be better positioned to set the agenda.
Explainer-Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump announced that he will withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany as a rift over the Iran war widens between the Republican's administration and NATO allies and other partners in Europe. Can the U.S.
US progressive Democrats demand end to silence on Israel nuclear policy
Left-wing Democratic lawmakers have called on the United States to break its silence on Israel's suspected nuclear weapons program, shattering a decades-long bipartisan reticence in Washington on the sensitive issue. Israel is widely believed to have developed nuclear weapons
Israel confirms it killed top Hezbollah commander in Wednesday strike in Beirut
After the first Israeli strike in Beirut since a U.S-mediated cease-fire in Lebanon took effect killed the commander of the elite Radwan force, the IDF raised alert levels amid fears of a Hezbollah response targeted at Israel's Lebanon-border communities
US sanctions Iraq's deputy oil minister, militias over Iran support
WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - The United States sanctioned on Thursday Iraq's deputy oil minister and militias over support for Iran, the Treasury Department said. The Treasury Department accused Iraq's minister Ali Maarij Al-Bahadly of abusing "his position to facilitate the
Turkey, Japan launch defense industry partnership with eye on drones
The initiative could eventually lead to joint UAV development and production as Japan looks to expand drone capabilities amid regional tensions.
Iran president says he held official meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei: What to know
The president’s announcement marks the first public confirmation of a meeting between a senior official and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen publicly since the start of the war.
Egypt ramps up energy investments amid war-driven price pressures
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said Wednesday that Egypt has secured commitments exceeding $19 billion from international oil companies over the next three years.
Israel's financial chokehold on the Palestinians is the twin of settler terrorism
Both are part of the economic and psychological war of attrition Israel is waging against Palestinians and their leadership
Explainer-What's included in talks to end the Iran war and reopen Hormuz?
LONDON, May 7 - With the standoff over the frozen Iran war threatening a global economic meltdown, Washington and Tehran have scaled back their efforts to agree a comprehensive peace deal and now seek a limited pact putting off the harder issues. This is what we know about the
UK police make third arrest over attempted arson at London synagogue
LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - British counter-terrorism police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with an attempted arson attack on a synagogue in north London last month, marking the third arrest in the investigation, the force said on Thursday. The man was arrested on
US awaits Iran response to latest deal offer
The United States was waiting on Thursday for Iran to respond to its latest proposed deal to end the war in the Middle East and to reopen the key shipping lane out of the Gulf. Oil prices tumbled five percent after US President Donald Trump said once again that an agreement
New Israel-Lebanon talks planned as US awaits Iran response to peace deal
Israeli and Lebanese envoys will sit down for a fresh round of peace talks in Washington next week, even as Israel presses its campaign against the militant group Hezbollah in spite of a ceasefire. The war in Lebanon broke out in parallel with the US-Israeli campaign against
Indian seafarers endured nightly blasts, lack of food in Iran war ordeal
By Sunil Kataria MUMBAI, May 7 (Reuters) - Nightly explosions of drones and missiles terrified Indian sailor Tithi Chiranjeevi after his ship was stranded in Iran for more than a month by the Strait of Hormuz blockade caused by the Middle East conflict. "Around 10 to 20
Tensions over pro-Israel lobbying group highlight rifts in Democratic primaries
By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, May 7 (Reuters) - A growing number of Democratic primary challengers are making opposition to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee a campaign issue as they seek to unseat party incumbents backed by the influential pro-Israel advocacy group.
Iraq's historic marshes revive as water returns after years of drought
By Mohammed Aty CHIBAYISH MARSHES, Iraq, May 7 (Reuters) - After years of drought that left large swathes of Iraq's historic marshes cracked and empty, rising water levels are beginning to revive the wetlands, drawing buffalo herders and fishermen back to areas once abandoned.
Israel says it killed Hezbollah commander in first strike on Beirut since ceasefire
BEIRUT, May 7 (Reuters) - Israel said on Thursday it had killed a commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force in an airstrike on Beirut a day earlier, the first Israeli attack on the Lebanese capital since a ceasefire agreed last month. The Israeli military said the commander
Report: Iran set to respond on Thursday to U.S. proposal to end war
As the world awaits Tehran's response to the latest proposal floated by U.S. President Donald Trump, sources caution that gaps remain between the two sides
Women linked to IS fighters return to Australia from Middle East
A group of women linked to Islamic State jihadists arrived in Australia on Thursday, returning home years after allegedly sneaking into Syria to join the group's self-declared caliphate. The women and their children -- all Australian citizens -- landed on Thursday evening after
Women linked to IS fighters charged with slavery after landing in Australia
Counter-terrorism forces arrested two women for slavery on Thursday as they returned to Australia from Syria, where they allegedly committed "crimes against humanity" while supporting Islamic State jihadists. The women and their children -- all Australian citizens -- landed on
Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, May 7 (Reuters) - An Israeli air strike has killed the son of Hamas' chief negotiator in U.S.-mediated talks over Gaza's future, a senior Hamas official said on Thursday, as leaders of the militant group held talks in Cairo aimed at safeguarding
Once the city of peace, Geneva sees the United Nations' presence fade
By Emma Farge and Dave Graham GENEVA, May 7 (Reuters) - When in 1937 the League of Nations vacated the 225-room Palais Wilson in Geneva, the global intergovernmental body created to preserve peace after World War One was on its last legs. It died soon afterwards with World War
Australian women and children linked to Islamic State head home
SYDNEY, May 7 (Reuters) - A group of Australian women and children linked to the extremist group Islamic State are on their way home from a camp in Syria and are expected to arrive in the country on Thursday night, Australian media reported. The Australian government said on
Report: Trump backtracked on Strait of Hormuz operation under Saudi pressure
U.S. President Donald Trump halted 'Project Freedom' after Saudi Arabia suspended U.S. military access to key bases and airspace, NBC News reported. Riyadh's move followed an uncoordinated launch, blocking use of Prince Sultan Air Base and forcing a rapid U.S. reassessment
Trump sees swift end to war as Iran reviews US peace proposal
By Ariba Shahid, Steve Holland and Alexander Cornwell ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON/TEL AVIV, May 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump predicted a swift end to the war with Iran as Tehran considered a U.S. peace proposal that sources said would formally end the conflict while