The board's high representative is running out of patience, and it appears the question of Gaza's reconstruction will hinge on whether Hamas continues to refuse to disarm and Israel continues its attacks on the enclave
FIFA's chief is set to meet officials from Iran's Football Federation in Istanbul, where he is expected to offer 'reassurance' over the Islamic Republic's participation in the 2026 World Cup, although some of its players are allegedly IRGC members
France-born Ayyoub Bouaddi has been approved to play for Morocco less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) confirmed Friday they had received approval from world football governing body FIFA's Status Chamber to change
Lebanon's delegation to the U.S. said a military coordination framework with Israel will start at the end of May in the Pentagon, 'improving' on the one established in the November 2024 cease-fire, which will at least somewhat limit Israel's strikes in Lebanon
Authorities said the individual is linked to a mysterious pro-Iran group that has been claiming attacks on Jewish communities in Europe.
US authorities on Friday detailed charges against a commander of an Iran-backed Iraqi militia who was allegedly involved in plotting terrorism against Jewish people in Europe, Canada and the United States. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, 32, is said to have directed and
Prosecutors said Friday that they will seek the death penalty for a Chicago man charged with fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staffers in the US capital last year. Elias Rodriguez was arrested immediately after the May 21 shooting of Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and his fiancee,
Trump's landmark three-day visit to China — the first for a US president since 2017 — included plenty of fanfare, flattery and awkward selfies but failed to produce deals or breakthroughs on Iran.
Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi condemned Friday both the killing of civilians in US and Israeli attacks on his country and the "massacring" of protesters by the Islamic republic. Farhadi, who travelled from Tehran last week, trod a fine line when asked for his
Iran's fast-rising inflation is driving aggressive state market controls, exposing deeper structural strains from war, sanctions and declining consumer confidence.
Lawyers for a prominent pro-Palestinian protest leader requested Friday that US immigration authorities terminate their push to deport him, alleging the Trump administration "secretly engineered" the outcome of his case. US President Trump has championed the effort to deport
The U.S. president's visit has made him realize that Beijing doesn't have an interest in breaking its alliance with Tehran, which is cutting deals and loosening its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
The Iran team will head to Turkey for a training camp before taking part in the World Cup in the United States, local media reported Friday. "The next phase of the national team's preparation is set to be hosted in Antalya, Turkey," Iranian Football360 website reported, adding
Trump claimed Iran said it lacks the technology and equipment to remove its nuclear infrastructure. He also disputed reports on Iran's missile capacity, saying 80 percent of Tehran's firepower has been destroyed
Wearing traditional Palestinian dresses, the white fabric intricately embroidered in a rainbow of colours, dozens of smiling brides clutched red bouquets as they walked with their grooms past the tents and ruined buildings of Gaza City. To the tune of popular songs played from
India and the UAE signed deals related to energy supplies and maritime security, further strengthening ties amid the war in the region.
The U.S. State Department said it hopes the cease-fire talks 'will advance lasting peace between the two countries, full recognition of each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and establishing genuine security along their shared border'
Eurovision performers from 25 countries on Friday went through a full dress rehearsal for the grand final, while Spain's prime minister defended the country's boycott of this year's event over Israel's participation. This year in Vienna marks the 70th edition of the Eurovision
A ballad from Australian star Delta Goodrem and a Danish ode to clubbing will fill the airwaves in Saturday's Eurovision grand final in Vienna after making it through the second semi-final, which delivered a message in defence of LGBTQ people. Australia and Denmark, which
Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah, wounding 37 people as the two countries' envoys started a second day of peace talks in Washington. United Nations humanitarian coordinator for Lebanon Imran Riza
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the United States announced Friday, even as Israel carried out new strikes that it insists are not subject to the truce. Israel has been pounding Lebanon and invaded its south in
Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah on Friday, hours before the two countries' envoys were set to meet for a second day of peace talks in Washington. A truce in the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah