Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote
SpaceX gets $4.16 billion US Space Force deal for airborne threats program
IMF, World Bank, others warn Middle East war is straining energy supplies
Robinson learns of World Cup berth on golf course, Roldan during club meeting, Reyna in parking lot
US judge orders removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center
Blackstone-backed Liftoff targets $3.7 billion valuation in US IPO
Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe suspended 1 game for actions against the Cardinals
MidEast|Political|World
Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns
Gaza risks becoming permanently divided, top official warns
May 14, 2026MidEast
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Opinion|Political|World
Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling rise’ in antisemitism in UK after spate of attacks
May 14, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Rubio: U.S. wants China to press Iran to change course in Gulf
The United States hopes to convince China to play a more active role in trying to persuade Iran to walk away from what it is doing in the Gulf, U.S.
May 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Israeli drone strikes on vehicles in Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children
The Lebanese Health Ministry says that Israeli airstrikes have struck seven vehicles in Lebanon, killing 12 people
May 13, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israel's Eurovision Song Contest entrant heard booing as he went onstage
Israel's contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest semi-final on Tuesday heard the boos of a small number of pro-Palestinian protesters
May 14, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
US Senate blocks latest bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers, support grows
U.S.
May 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Palestinian man shot dead while climbing West Bank barrier into Israel in search of work
Palestinian authorities say Israeli police have shot and killed a Palestinian man attempting to climb the barrier separating the West Bank from Jerusalem
May 13, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|MidEast|World
Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates for 23 days call for their rescue
Ambreen Fatima protested in Karachi with her children on Wednesday for the release of her husband, one of ten Pakistani crew aboard an oil tanker seized by
May 13, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Iran frees prominent rights lawyer Sotoudeh on bail, reports say
Iran has released on bail prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was arrested in early April in a crackdown during the conflict with the United States and Israel,
May 13, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Britain to legislate to tackle threats from hostile state proxies
Britain will legislate to strengthen its ability to deal with proxies for malign state actors, taking powers to make it possible to ban them in light of
May 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UN may put Cyprus peace plan forward this year, Cypriot president says
The United Nations is likely to launch a fresh push to resolve the decades-old split of Cyprus before the term of Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expires at the end of
May 13, 2026
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
South Korea weighs phased Hormuz role after US talks, minister says
South Korea is reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on
May 13, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says
A report has found that sexual violence was systematic, widespread and integral to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks that sparked Israel's war with Hamas
May 13, 2026
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World
China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told
May 13, 2026
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles
May 12, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz
Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at
May 12, 2026
MidEast|Sports|World
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during an open top bus parade as the team celebrated winning the Spanish title
May 12, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025
Seventy children have been killed in the occupied Palestinian territories excluding Gaza since early 2025, amounting to around one a week, while over 800 have been injured,
May 12, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Travel|World
Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B
Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war.
May 12, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas October 7 militants
Israel's parliament passed a law late on Monday establishing a military tribunal to try hundreds of Palestinian militants who took part in the October 7,
May 12, 2026
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Brazilian flotilla activist returns home, alleges torture during Israel detention
Brazilian activist Thiago Avila returned to Sao Paulo on Monday following his detention and deportation from Israel, where he alleged he was tortured and
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World
US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China
The U.S. government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and
May 12, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers
Israeli lawmakers have approved a bill setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that triggered the war in Gaza
May 12, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|US|World
Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead
Costs are piling up for businesses during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran — and many economists see a bleak outlook, with some bracing for a downturn in hiring and investment in the coming months
May 11, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Zelenskiy holds call with UAE counterpart
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday discussed with the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE's assistance in bringing Ukrainians back from
May 11, 2026
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour taking in the United Arab Emirates and Europe from May 15-20, India's foreign ministry said in a statement on
May 11, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israel's military said a Palestinian family could bury their father. Then the settlers arrived
A Palestinian family in the West Bank says Israeli settlers forced them to dig up their newly buried 80-year-old relative
May 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
European shares muted as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock
European shares ended Monday's session flat, constrained by a drop in luxury stocks, while stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations drove oil prices
May 11, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar on Tuesday for talks on the Iran war, its impact on the Gulf and efforts to ensure navigational safety in the Strait of
May 11, 2026
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response
South Korea's presidential Blue House on Monday condemned in the strongest terms an attack against a cargo ship operated by a Korean shipper this month in
May 11, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Peace progress stalls, AI rally does not
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets still want to believe that neither the U.S. nor Iran is aiming to escalate their conflict.
May 11, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to wean Israel off U.S. military support within a decade as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf
May 11, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz
Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, reported a 25% jump in first-quarter profits amid tight global oil supplies
May 10, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say, testing fragile ceasefire
Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including two members of the Hamas-run police force, health officials said, in violence that
May 10, 2026
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Kremlin accuses Armenia of providing platform for Ukraine's Zelenskiy, agencies report
Russia accused Armenia on Sunday of providing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy with "a platform for anti-Russian remarks", in a further sign of a chill in relations
May 10, 2026
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli drone strikes near Beirut kill 4 and southern airstrikes kill at least 13
Three Israeli drone strikes on vehicles south of Beirut have killed four people
May 09, 2026
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK deploys warship to Middle East with eye on potential Hormuz mission
Britain said on Saturday it was deploying its warship HMS Dragon to the Middle East in preparation for a potential multinational effort to protect shipping in the Strait of
May 09, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Gaza flotilla activists to be released from Israel detention and deported
Two activists arrested last month when Israeli forces intercepted the Gaza-bound flotilla they were travelling on are expected to be deported in the coming days after
May 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Merz says Europe wants a strong NATO and shares US goal of ending Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Saturday Europe wanted to work to keep the NATO alliance functioning, despite differences with the United States
May 09, 2026
Americas|Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump's feuds, tensions with allies likely to outlast Iran war
With his decision to pull some U.S. troops from Germany, his threats to draw down forces elsewhere in Europe and his downplaying of
May 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
The Latest: Trump says a 3-day Russia-Ukraine ceasefire may be 'beginning of the end'
President Donald Trump says the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners
May 08, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Russia's Lavrov tells UAE counterpart of need to support US-Iran talks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told his United Arab Emirates counterpart on Friday that U.S.-Iran talks needed to be supported to prevent a resumption of hostilities in the
May 09, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military says its forces fired on and disabled two Iranian oil tankers after exchanging fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz overnight
May 08, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats
Rubio downplays Germany troop withdrawal plan amid Trump’s threats
May 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Rubio questions allies' support on Iran following Italy talks
U.S.
May 08, 2026
Asia|Business|Crime|MidEast|World
South Korea begins probe into ship fire in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran dispute
South Korea's Oceans Ministry said on Friday that government investigators had started examining the cause of an explosion and fire aboard a Korean-operated vessel amid
May 08, 2026
Australia|Crime|MidEast|World
3 Australian women back from Syria face slavery and terrorism charges over alleged IS links
Three women have been refused bail when they appeared in courts charged with slavery and terrorism offenses after they arrived home from Syria with another 10 Australians who police say are linked to the Islamic State group
May 08, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect
The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of their month-long ceasefire, but
May 07, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Man who firebombed a demonstration in Colorado, killing 1, is sentenced to life in prison
A man was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to killing one person and injuring a dozen others while they were demonstrating in Boulder, Colorado, in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza
May 07, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
US navy came under missile fire after US attack on Iranian oil tanker, Iran state media says
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
May 08, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire with new attacks
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
May 08, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Trump says 'great damage' done to Iranian attackers after US Navy destroyers came under fire
President Donald Trump said on Thursday three U.S.
May 08, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
The Latest: US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz
The U_S_ military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and “targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking U_S_ forces."
May 07, 2026
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|US|World
Egyptian man who fire-bombed pro-Israel rally in Colorado sentenced to life in prison
The man who lobbed gasoline bombs at a pro-Israel rally last year in Colorado, setting several people aflame including a woman who later
May 07, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Oil prices settle 1% lower in volatile trading after US mulls resuming Strait of Hormuz military escorts
Oil prices swung between gains and losses in volatile trading on Thursday, ultimately settling lower after a report said Saudi Arabia and Kuwait lifted
May 07, 2026
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
After Beirut strike, Netanyahu says 'no immunity' for militants
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday there was no "immunity" for Israel's enemies, a day after the Israeli military targeted a
May 07, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Can Trump pull thousands of US troops out of Germany?
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
May 07, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
These numbers show the global impact of Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz has jolted the world economy
May 07, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli attack kills son of Hamas leader negotiating with Trump-led board
An Israeli airstrike has killed the son of Hamas' chief negotiator in U.S.-mediated talks over Gaza's future, a senior Hamas
May 07, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Travel|World
Indian seafarers endured nightly blasts, lack of food in Iran war ordeal
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
May 07, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Democratic senators press US military on Israel's evacuation zones, warning of legal risks
Twelve U.S. Democratic senators have asked the U.S. Central Command about coordination with Israel on evacuation zones in Lebanon and Iran
May 07, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israel indicts Jewish man accused of attacking Christian nun in Jerusalem
Israel has indicted a Jewish man over a violent attack on a nun near Jerusalem’s Old City last week
May 07, 2026
Crime|Education|MidEast|Political|World
US reinstates deportation proceedings against pro-Palestinian student Mahdawi
The U.S.
May 07, 2026
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Justice Department targets slow immigration judges as Trump pushes faster deportations
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is working to remove immigration judges who are slow or not following the law
May 07, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Trump administration sows confusion as it tries to reopen Strait of Hormuz
In 24 hours, the Trump administration’s stance on the Iran war has pinballed from declarations that a tenuous ceasefire was holding and military operations were over to new threats of bombing the Islamic Republic
May 07, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
The U.S. military fired on an Iranian oil tanker as President Donald Trump sought to pressure Tehran into reaching a deal to end the war
May 06, 2026
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
France moves aircraft carrier group toward Strait of Hormuz for possible defensive mission
France’s aircraft carrier strike group is moving south of the Suez Canal into the Red Sea
May 06, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Macron had reaffirmed the importance
May 06, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission
France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of
May 06, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli court extends detention of two Gaza flotilla activists until May 10
An Israeli court has extended by another six days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was
May 05, 2026
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi
China’s diplomatic role in the Iran war has come into sharper focus after talks between Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers on Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping
May 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
Italy services costs rise at fastest pace in over three years, PMI shows
Cost pressures in Italy's service sector hit their highest level in more than three years in April, driven by the conflict in the Middle East, a survey showed on Wednesday.
May 06, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Fire at a shopping center in Iran kills 8 people and injures dozens
Tehran's emergency service department says a fire in a shopping center near the Iranian capital has killed eight people and injured 40
May 06, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Trump advisers step up their calls on China to help open Strait of Hormuz ahead of Beijing summit
White House officials are renewing calls on China to use its influence with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz
May 06, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says operation to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be 'paused'
U.S.
May 06, 2026
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World
The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump says he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded commercial vessels from the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran to end the war
May 05, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
U.S.
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation
U.S.
May 06, 2026
Health|MidEast|Political|World
Rubio says Israel-Lebanon peace deal is achievable but Hezbollah is a problem
U.S.
May 06, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
The U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected
May 05, 2026
Business|MidEast|Political|World
Iran sets up new mechanism to manage vessel transit through Hormuz
Iran has set up a new mechanism to manage the transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Press TV reported on Tuesday. Iran has warned the U.S.
May 05, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says Iran "should wave the white flag of surrender"
President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed Iran's military capability and said Tehran "should wave the white flag of
May 05, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Counterterror police probe arson attack at a former London synagogue amid antisemitic attacks
Counterterror police are investigating an arson attack at a former London synagogue as Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses a wave of antisemitic attacks causing fear in the Jewish community
May 05, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Erdogan ally wants jailed Kurdish militant leader to have official status
Turkish nationalist party leader Devlet Bahceli said on Tuesday the jailed head of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) should
May 05, 2026
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia
Armenia is hosting the first European Union summit in Yerevan
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
Australia's central bank ramps up inflation fight with third rate hike this year
Australia's central bank lifted rates for a third time this year on Tuesday, returning borrowing costs to post-pandemic highs and warning that
May 05, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
Colorado firebomb suspect to plead guilty to all state charges, defense says
The man accused of lobbing gasoline bombs at a pro-Israel rally in Colorado last year, killing one person and injuring about two dozen
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US says it sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait
The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as Tehran sought
May 04, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Britain condemns Iranian strikes on the United Arab Emirates
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned the Iranian drone and missile strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates.
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz
May 04, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Rubio to travel to Rome amid US tensions with Pope Leo, Meloni
U.S.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
European shares drop as Middle East continues to hit sentiment
European shares dropped on Monday as hostilities in the Middle East showed no signs of easing and crude oil prices soared, with investors grappling
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
Euro area factories snapped up raw materials in April as optimism slumped amid Middle East war - PMI
Euro area manufacturers rushed to build inventories of raw materials in April amid fears of further supply disruptions and higher costs linked to conflict in the Middle East
May 04, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
NATO's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump
European nations have "gotten the message" from U.S.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World
ECB policymaker says euro zone recession concerns 'real and justified'
Concerns that the euro zone could slip into recession if the conflict in the Middle East continued are "real and justified" and talks to end the Iran war will be key for the
May 03, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israel court extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists
An Israeli court has extended by two days the detention of two activists arrested aboard a Gaza-bound flotilla that was intercepted by Israeli forces in
May 03, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany
Trump threatens more cuts after US announced withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany
May 02, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Activists’ detention deepens Spain-Israel tensions as aid group says men have begun hunger strike
Spain’s Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares has demanded the immediate release of a Spanish-Swedish activist detained by Israel after an aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted in international waters
May 02, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK PM Starmer says there could be new powers to ban pro-Palestinian marches
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government could ban pro-Palestinian marches in some
May 02, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli airstrikes kill 7 in southern Lebanon as a Catholic convent is bulldozed
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon have killed at least seven people and wounded others
May 02, 2026
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalized after a health crisis in prison
Iran’s imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Narges Mohammadi, has been urgently transferred to a hospital after a severe health decline
May 01, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports
President Donald Trump said on Friday the U.S.
May 02, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany, the Pentagon announced on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war widens
May 02, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
US warns European allies including UK and Poland of arms shipment delays, FT reports
Washington has warned European allies including the UK, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia to expect long delivery delays for U.S. weapons as the war
May 02, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administration's push to end special status
A federal judge in New York is protecting about 3,000 refugees from Yemen from being forced to leave the U.S., saying the Temporary Protected Status that was repeatedly granted to them should be extended again
May 02, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World
Gaza aid flotilla activists taken to Crete after Israeli interception
More than 100 pro-Palestinian activists aboard boats carrying aid bound for Gaza were taken to the Greek island of Crete on Friday after Israeli forces seized
May 01, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli police arrest a man suspected of attacking a nun near Jerusalem’s Old City
Israeli police have arrested a 36-year-old man caught on video attacking a nun near Jerusalem's Old City
May 01, 2026
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli authorities taking 2 activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning
Israeli authorities say they are taking two activists detained in international waters and who led an aid flotilla bound for Gaza to Israel for questioning
May 01, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World
Man convicted of attempting terrorist attack at London's Israeli embassy
A man who last year tried to enter Israel's London embassy armed with two knives and carrying a "martyrdom note" was on Friday convicted in a London court of preparing an act
May 01, 2026
Arts|Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis
The world’s most important art festival is imploding and Russia and Israel sit at the center of the crisis
May 01, 2026
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|World
Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London
Man charged with attempted murder after two Jewish men stabbed in London
May 01, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Azerbaijan summons EU envoy in row over treatment of Karabakh Armenians
Azerbaijan summoned the EU's ambassador on Friday to protest against a European Parliament resolution condemning Baku's detention of Armenian prisoners of
May 01, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
US official says Iran war truce 'terminated' hostilities for war powers deadline
A U.S.-Iran ceasefire that began in early April has "terminated" hostilities between the two sides for the purposes of an approaching
May 01, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities
Iran's supreme leader says the Islamic Republic will protect its nuclear and missile capabilities as a national asset
April 30, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war
Trump threatens to pull some US troops from Germany, Italy and Spain amid spat over Iran war
April 30, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump congratulates Zaidi on his nomination to be next Iraqi prime minister
U.S.
May 01, 2026
Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
Israel seizes Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers decry move
Israel has seized aid ships bound for Gaza in international waters near Greece, flotilla organisers said on Thursday, decrying the move as an "escalation of Israel's
April 30, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain
President Donald Trump on Thursday said "probably" when asked whether he would consider pulling U.S. troops out of Italy and Spain, a day after
May 01, 2026
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Bonds, stocks climb on oil's pullback; yen jumps after Japan's currency intervention
Global bond prices and stocks rose on Thursday as oil prices retreated from four-year highs, while the yen jumped after
April 30, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World
UK raises national terror threat level after the stabbing of 2 Jewish men
The British government has declared antisemitism in the U.K. an emergency and announced plans to spend millions on increasing security around Jewish sites
April 30, 2026
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Kurdish militant official says Turkey has stalled peace talks, blaming a lack of reforms
A top Kurdish militant commander says Turkey has effectively "frozen" a peace initiative with the Kurdistan Workers’ Party or PKK
May 01, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza
Leaders of major media companies are urging Israel to lift a ban preventing foreign journalists from independently entering Gaza
April 30, 2026
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Trump again criticizes Germany's Merz, tells him to stop interfering over Iran
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April 30, 2026
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Germany faces a fresh Trump threat to cut US troop numbers. The Europeans are used to it
U.S. President Donald Trump has renewed an old threat that Washington could reduce its military presence in Germany
April 30, 2026
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Italy condemns 'unlawful' Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla
Italy condemns Israel's seizure of aid ships bound for Gaza and demands the immediate release of all Italians who have been "unlawfully detained," Prime Minister Giorgia
April 30, 2026
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Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says stolen by Russia will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says
A vessel carrying grain that Ukraine says was stolen from areas occupied by Russia will not unload in Israel, Ukraine said on Thursday, after Kyiv requested Israel to
April 30, 2026
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Inflation hits 3% in Europe as Iran war spreads oil price shock
Soaring oil prices from the Iran war pushed inflation higher to 3% in Europe in April
April 30, 2026
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US military commanders to brief Trump on military options against Iran, US official says
Top U.S. military leaders including Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of Central Command, will brief President Donald Trump later on Thursday on potential military action
April 30, 2026
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Vessel carrying grain Ukraine says was stolen will not unload in Israel, Kyiv says
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said that a vessel carrying grain that Kyiv says was stolen from its territories occupied by Russia would not unload its cargo in Israel,
April 30, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Israeli military tells residents of eight Lebanese towns outside 'buffer zone' to leave ahead of strikes
The Israeli military warned residents of eight Lebanese towns outside of the "buffer zone" to leave their homes immediately on Thursday ahead of strikes.
April 30, 2026
Africa|Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World
Tunisia opposition leader Ghannouchi hospitalised after health deteriorates, party says
Imprisoned Tunisian opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi has suffered a sharp deterioration in his health and has been urgently transferred from prison to hospital, his Ennahda
April 30, 2026
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Japan's PM vows all diplomatic efforts to ensure passage of vessels through Hormuz
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday that she will continue all diplomatic efforts to ensure the passage of all vessels though the Strait of Hormuz.
April 30, 2026
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Saudi GDP growth slows to 2.8% in first quarter as Iran war weighs on economy
ABU DHABI, April 30 - Saudi Arabia's real gross domestic product grew 2.8% in the first quarter, year-on-year, preliminary government estimates showed on Thursday, slowing from 3.7% a year ago, as the
April 30, 2026
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StanChart profit surges on Gulf bond issuance, books $190 million charge on Iran war
Standard Chartered on Thursday posted a better-than-expected 17% profit gain, buoyed in part as Gulf countries rushed to raise
April 30, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Two Jewish men stabbed in London, police treat attack as terrorism
Two Jewish men were stabbed in north London on Wednesday by an attacker who ran down a street targeting Jews in what police said was a
April 29, 2026
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud
President Donald Trump is leveling a new threat against NATO ally Germany by suggesting he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence there
April 30, 2026
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US seeks new coalition to get ships moving again in Hormuz, internal cable says
President Donald Trump's administration is seeking the participation of other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of
April 30, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
UN says Iran has executed 21, arrested over 4,000 since war started
Iran has executed at least 21 people since the start of the war with the United States and Israel two months ago and has arrested more than 4,000 on national security-related
April 30, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Hegseth faces withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced withering questioning in his first appearance before Congress since the Trump administration went to war against Iran
April 29, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war, says it is not a quagmire
U.S.
April 29, 2026
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Trump urges Iran to sign a deal and discusses prolonged blockade
Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran's ports with U.S. oil companies, a White
April 29, 2026
Crime|MidEast|US|World
Man convicted of aiding IS group, but jury deadlocks on alleged role in deadly Kabul airport bombing
An alleged Islamic State group militant from Afghanistan has been convicted of aiding the terror organization that took credit for a deadly suicide bombing at a Kabul airport
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|World
Iran's rial drops to record low as ceasefire prompts rush for hard currency
Iran's currency dropped to a record low of 1,810,000 rials to the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, the Iranian Student News Agency (ISNA) said, as demand for foreign exchange that
April 29, 2026
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UK watchdog says counterterrorism law could hit protests, free speech
Britain's terrorism watchdog on Wednesday said the government risked stretching counterterrorism laws beyond their original purpose by using such powers
April 29, 2026
Arts|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Defying protocol, Trump relays details of private conversation with King Charles III
In the world of diplomatic faux pas it could have been a lot worse
April 29, 2026
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Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday his relationship with U.S.
April 29, 2026
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UAE reviewing multilateral ties after OPEC exit but rules out more departures, official says
The United Arab Emirates is reassessing its role and contributions across multilateral organisations but is not considering any further withdrawals at this time, a UAE
April 29, 2026