Elon Musk calls Lebanon’s Aoun, signals plans to bring Starlink to Beirut
A senior Starlink official met with Joseph Aoun last month for ongoing talks on bringing the technology to Lebanon.
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US envoy in Saudi Arabia to coordinate Syria support amid Abraham Accords push
Tom Barrack, who has been vocal about the need to engage the new Syrian government, said the Trump administration’s goal is to protect the country from Iran-backed groups.
Iran open to regional consortium, enriched uranium transfer under a US nuclear agreement
Iran’s UN ambassador says his country would consider transfer of enriched uranium stockpiles and outside investment in energy sector if there is an agreement with the US, but that the country is unwilling to accept restrictions on its missile program or domestic enrichment.
Iran open to regional consortium, enriched uranium transfer in US nuclear talks
Iran’s UN ambassador says his country would consider transfer of enriched uranium stockpiles and outside investment in energy sector if there is an agreement with the US, but that the country is unwilling to accept restrictions on its missile program or domestic enrichment.
Pentagon slashes budget request for Iraq counter-ISIS funds: What to know
A more than 40% reduction in funding for Iraqi security forces comes as the Defense Department continues to pivot to bilateral ties with Baghdad's institutions.
Iran strikes damage hard to assess under Israeli military censorship
Israel has acknowledged being hit by more than 50 missiles during the 12-day war with Iran, but the true extent of the damage may never be known due to stringent press restrictions. Such regulations are nothing new in Israel, where any written or visual publication deemed
Argentina to try 10 in absentia over 1994 bombing of Jewish center
Argentina will try in absentia ten Iranian and Lebanese nationals suspected of the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people, a ruling seen by AFP on Thursday said. The attack, which caused devastation in Latin America's biggest Jewish
Rashida Tlaib's dangerous romance with the Islamic Republic – and its vilification of Israel
According to U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib and her ideological allies on the left, Israel was the rogue state in this conflict. Such silence regarding Iran's behavior likely stems from a romanticized view of the Islamic Republic
In first speech after war, Khamenei strikes defiant tone against US, Israel
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed Iran would not "surrender" to the US and made a number of claims about the damage inflicted on Israel and the US base in Qatar.
Netanyahu seeks to postpone trial summons after Trump backing
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked a court on Thursday to postpone his testimony in his long-running corruption trial, after US President Donald Trump called for the case to be cancelled altogether. Trump's move in support of Netanyahu over the case drew criticism
Western official: Iran may still have a large number of nuclear enrichment centrifuges
Despite 12 days of aerial strikes, the Islamic Republic has the material, means and lack of oversight to work on a nuclear bomb, a Western official tells Haaretz – to some extent, Iran believes they won this round of fighting
Pope Leo decries 'special interests' and MidEast wars, calls Gaza 'inhumane'
The pontiff described the situation in Gaza as “tragic and inhumane,” saying that international law is being cast aside in favor of force.
There is only one way to end the Gaza war and prevent future bloodbaths
Fueled by the Iran cease-fire, speculation about Netanyahu ending the Gaza war, and calling elections, is rising in Israel. But without an end to the broader conflict, another lethal eruption of violence is guaranteed
Trump admin insists Iran strikes success, attacks media
The Trump administration went on the offensive against the media Thursday over coverage of strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, insisting the operation was a total success and berating journalists for reporting on an intelligence assessment that raised doubts. American B-2 bombers
Pentagon chief backs Trump on success of Iran strikes
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insisted Thursday that American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites were a success, backing President Donald Trump and berating the media for covering an intelligence report that questioned the results of the operation. American B-2 bombers hit
Netanyahu asks court to postpone corruption trial summons: lawyer
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked a court on Thursday to postpone his testimony in his long-running corruption trial, after US President Donald Trump called for the case to be cancelled altogether. In a filing to the tribunal, Netanyahu's lawyer Amit Hadad said
Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr until 2027
Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the club announced Thursday, following months of speculation over which team he would sign for next season. "Cristiano Ronaldo is staying at @AlNassrFC until 2027," the club wrote in a post on X. Minutes
As it presses for F-35 jets, Turkey prioritizes air defense for NATO’s 5% spending target
As Turkey prioritizes boosting its air defense system to meet NATO’s new spending target, the president has revived Ankara’s push to buy fighter jets.
Iran vetting body okays bill suspending cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog
The Iranian body tasked with vetting legislation approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog on Thursday, citing recent US and Israeli strikes. Iranian lawmakers voted in favour of the bill on Wednesday, a day after a ceasefire ended a 12-day
Pentagon reveals new details about strike on Iran’s Fordow: What to know
Top defense official says "no one" is on the ground at Fordow to assess the damage, as the Trump administration tries to dispel doubts about the effectiveness of the US bombing raid designed to knock out Iran’s main enrichment facility.
Spain PM alleges 'genocide' in Gaza as rescuers say 56 killed
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday became the most prominent European leader to describe the situation in Gaza as a "genocide", as rescuers in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory said Israeli forces killed 56 people. After more than 20 months of devastating
Spain PM alleges 'genocide' in Gaza as rescuers say 35 killed
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Thursday became the most prominent European leader to describe the situation in Gaza as a "genocide", as rescuers in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory said Israeli forces killed 35 people. After more than 20 months of devastating
From regime change rhetoric to media targets: Did Israel commit war crimes in Iran?
For the first time in decades, Israel fought a war with a sovereign state. What does that mean legally?
Iran MPs' vote to suspend IAEA cooperation is 'wrong signal': Berlin
Germany on Thursday urged Iran to keep working with the UN's nuclear watchdog, labelling a vote by Iranian lawmakers to halt cooperation with the IAEA "a totally wrong signal". Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told journalists that Germany "urges the Iranian government not to
US to offer new defense of strikes on Iran nuclear sites
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to hold a news conference on Thursday to offer a fresh assessment of strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, following a stinging row over how much American bombardment set back Tehran's nuclear program. After waves of Israeli attacks on
Khamenei says Trump 'exaggerated' impact of US strikes on nuclear sites
Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused US President Donald Trump on Thursday of exaggerating the impact of US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, in his first appearance since a ceasefire in the war with Israel took hold. In a televised speech, Khamenei hailed what he
China hosts Iranian, Russian defence ministers against backdrop of 'momentous change'
China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending. Beijing has long sought to
China hosts Iran, Russia defence ministers against backdrop of 'turmoil'
China hosted defence ministers from Iran and Russia for a meeting in its eastern seaside city of Qingdao on Thursday against the backdrop of war in the Middle East and a summit of NATO countries in Europe that agreed to boost military spending. Beijing has long sought to
The reluctant fame of Gazan photojournalist Motaz Azaiza
At a church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, hundreds of people gathered recently for a weeknight charity fundraiser hosted by a celebrity guest. The venue was not announced in advance due to security concerns, and attendance cost at least $60 a pop -- with some spending $1,000
Syrian architect uses drone footage to help rebuild hometown
Syrian architect Abdel Aziz al-Mohammed could barely recognise his war-ravaged village when he returned after years away. Now, his meticulous documentation of the damage using a drone helps to rebuild it. "When I first came back, I was shocked by the extent of the destruction,"
Tunisia U-turn on phosphate plant sparks anger in blighted city
The bedroom of 74-year-old Cherifa Attia smells like burnt rubber. The vast phosphate processing plant beside her home has been belching out toxic fumes into the atmosphere, blighting this Tunisian city. "This is killing us," said Cherifa as the foul air permeated her home.
Trump dismisses the need for an Iran nuclear deal, overlooking the other threats Tehran poses
As usual, it's impossible to guess what the U.S. president will do next. On Tuesday, he said that he 'doesn't care if I have an agreement or not,' and while he isn't exactly giving Israel the cold shoulder, it's a lot more chilly than Netanyahu expected
