UAE, France renew defense pact after Rafale jets controversy

Last month, French newspaper La Tribune reported that the UAE had withdrawn from a proposal to jointly fund development of the Rafale F5 fighter jet.

Airbus seeks to cut peripheral expenses due to Mideast war

European aviation giant Airbus has asked its teams to cut "non-essential expenses" by 10 percent due to turbulence following the Middle East war, according to a document seen by AFP. "We are asking for your support in adopting several cost containment measures to help our

Iran tightens wartime crackdown across Kurdish, Baluch ethnic regions

Arrests in Baluchistan and Kurdistan highlight widening wartime security operations that are deepening mistrust between the state and disadvantaged minorities.

Iran talks making 'good progress': US VP Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said Tuesday that Iran talks are making good progress but Washington was "locked and loaded" to restart military operations if there is no deal. Vance's comments came hours after President Donald Trump said he had come within an hour of ordering fresh

Israeli military reservist killed in clash with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, IDF says

Major (res.) Itamar Sapir was killed by Hezbollah fire while clearing buildings in a southern Lebanese village. He is survived by his wife, Roni, and their son, Maayan, aged one and a half • Sapir is the 21st IDF soldier to be killed in the current war with Hezbollah

Smotrich threatens to clear West Bank village over ICC request for arrest warrant against him

'Issuing arrest warrants against Israel's prime minister, defense minister and finance minister is a declaration of war,' far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said in a press conference, accusing the Palestinian Authority of being behind the international legal measure

They were children during the Nakba. This is what they remember 78 years later

'We thought we'd return after two days': Five elderly Palestinian citizens of Israel share their testimonies from 1948

US again avoids taking responsibility for Iran school attack

A top commander of US forces in the Middle East avoided taking responsibility Tuesday for an attack on a school in Iran that left 155 people dead on day one of the war, insisting a "complex" probe continues. Admiral Brad Cooper, the commander of US Central Command (CENTCOM),

Trump says Iran wants deal with U.S., but threatens 'another big hit'

Speaking to reporters at the White House a day after saying he had paused a planned resumption of attacks following a new peace proposal by Tehran, Trump said that Iran's leaders ‌are begging to make a deal, but that a new U.S. attack would happen in the coming days if one was

Hezbollah drone wounds two in Israel as IDF strikes leave five dead in Lebanon

Israeli fire has killed 3,042 people since March, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry, wounding 9,301 others. The IDF also ordered the evacuation of 12 villages in Lebanon across several districts, including the Bekaa Valley

Israel finance minister says ICC seeks arrest warrant against him

Israel's far-right finance minister Bezalel Smotrich said Tuesday that the International Criminal Court prosecutor has requested an arrest warrant against him, accusing the Palestinian Authority of pushing for the move. Smotrich said he would retaliate by ordering the

Drone attack kills 28 at market in southern Sudan

A drone strike on a crowded market in southern Sudan killed 28 people and injured 23 more on Tuesday, a medical source and witnesses told AFP, in one of the deadliest recent attacks on civilians in the country's three-year war. The strike hit the town of Ghubaysh in West

Israeli troops in Iraq: what do we know?

Iraqi forces swept the country's desert areas after being placed on high alert following reports that Israeli troops had operated inside the country during the Middle East war. Early in the war, which was ignited by joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran on February 28, foreign

Three victims identified in San Diego mosque attack: What to know

One of the victims, Amin Abdullah, was a security guard at the center who "played a pivotal role in preventing this from being much worse," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl said.

Right-wing TV host violates IDF censorship on Iran strike plans on air, prompting backlash

Lawmakers and opposition figures said right-wing TV host Shimon Riklin's comments on air about possible strikes in Iran could have caused damage to Israel's national security and its relationship with the United States, saying the leak must have come from a government source

Vance says transfer of Iran's enriched uranium to Russia 'not currently our plan'

The president said he may give leaders in Tehran until early next week to send another proposal to end the conflict diplomatically, or else the US may resume the war.

Syria's Sharaa renews ban on Israeli imports in customs law: What to know

The renewal comes even as Damascus pursues US-backed security talks with Israel aimed at reducing tensions along the border.

Car bomb in Syrian capital leaves 1 dead, 23 injured: What to know

Tuesday's bombing is the latest in a string of recent security incidents in Damascus.

Pakistan’s air chief in Ankara as Islamabad touts regional alliance talks

The visit came after Pakistan’s defense chief suggested that talks were advancing on a wider defense arrangement involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.

US, Iran trade threats but Trump says Tehran wants peace deal

President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again, a day after he said he had held off a major assault in hope of a deal to end the war -- but Tehran's army threatened to open "new fronts" if he went ahead. Trump told reporters at the White

Iran warns against renewed US attacks as Trump says held off assault

Iran's army warned on Tuesday it would "open new fronts" against the United States if it resumes attacks, after President Donald Trump said he had held off launching a new offensive in hopes of striking a deal. The warning came amid a shaky ceasefire in place since April 8,

Iran warns against new US attacks as Trump says held off assault

Iran's army warned on Tuesday it would "open new fronts" against the United States if it resumes attacks, after President Donald Trump said he had held off launching a planned new offensive in the hope of striking a deal. The warning came with a shaky ceasefire in place since

FIFA mulls banning Iranian opposition flag from 2026 World Cup, New York Times reports

Iran is set to participate in the World Cup in the United States, with its team expected to play two games in Los Angeles, which is home to the world's largest Iranian expatriate community. The White House reportedly declined to comment on FIFA's expected ban

Iran stages mass weddings for couples ready for war 'sacrifice'

Iranian authorities held mass public weddings in Tehran for couples who signed up to a state-sponsored scheme declaring their readiness to sacrifice their lives in the war against the US and Israel. The ceremonies conducted late on Monday involved hundreds of couples in several

Iran civilians learn assault rifle basics to fend off US

Gathered around a Revolutionary Guard in central Tehran, an audience of Iranians is learning to use an AK-47 assault rifle, in case it falls to them to defend the country from renewed US attacks. For nearly half an hour, the soldier demonstrates different types of ammunition

Libyan ex-prison boss known as 'Angel of Death', ICC hears

A former Libyan prison boss was described as a "notorious torturer" known as the "Angel of Death" who raped, murdered and abused detainees, the International Criminal Court heard on Tuesday. The ICC was kicking off three days of hearings against Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri,

Israel pushes for full Iran blockade as it awaits Trump's next move

Israel’s preferred strategy, sources told Al-Monitor, calls for a comprehensive naval, economic, land and air blockade of Iran, alongside tighter sanctions and covert activity aimed at destabilizing the regime.

Back to full-on war with Iran? Amos Harel on Trump's dilemma and Netanyahu's desire

Tech stocks retreat, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Asian markets wavered Tuesday, with tech stocks leading losses as investors tracked easing oil prices and cautious optimism over a potential US-Iran deal. South Korea's Kospi slid by more than 3.0 percent, as tech stocks lost ground tracking an overnight slump on Wall Street.

Stocks rise, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Stock markets mostly rose Tuesday as investors tracked easing oil prices and cautious optimism over a potential deal between the US and Iran to end a war that has sent energy prices soaring. US President Donald Trump said he held off a major new assault on Iran as he saw hopes

Oil dips, stocks mixed after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Oil prices eased Tuesday but remained above $100 a barrel while stocks wavered as investors tracked a potential deal between the US and Iran to end a war that has sent energy prices soaring. President Donald Trump said he held off a major new assault against Tehran as he saw

Asian markets cautious, oil dips after Trump holds off on Iran attack

Asian markets were mixed Tuesday as oil prices eased on hopes of a US-Iran deal, though elevated crude levels capped investor appetite for risk. Energy markets held centre stage after US President Donald Trump signalled "serious negotiations" with Tehran and called off planned

Unmoved by Trump's ticking clock, Iran forms a new reality in the Persian Gulf

Expanding overland transport routes alongside collecting massive fees from tankers in the Strait of Hormuz provides the Islamic Republic with more breathing room than the West expected

Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran war

Deployment includes 8,000 troops, JF-17 jets, drones, HQ-9 air defense system