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Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo
Read full article: Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limboThe largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War is creating an apparently unplanned-for crisis for the Trump administration.
Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soil
Read full article: Cyprus becomes embroiled in another Middle Eastern maelstrom with UK military bases on its soilIf the adage “geography is destiny” holds true, then Cyprus should be a prime candidate as its poster child.
From Karachi to Beirut, Khamenei’s death sends shockwaves across the Shiite world
Read full article: From Karachi to Beirut, Khamenei’s death sends shockwaves across the Shiite worldThe killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes has sparked anger across Shiite communities worldwide and is raising fears of wider unrest.
Inside Macron’s new deterrence strategy: 8 European allies, 1 French nuclear button
Read full article: Inside Macron’s new deterrence strategy: 8 European allies, 1 French nuclear buttonFrance is moving to tie its nuclear deterrent strategy more closely with European allies while keeping full control over any strike decision.
Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private charter flights out
Read full article: Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private charter flights outTens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran war that has spread across the Gulf region, but some wealthy travelers are getting out — by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from attacks.
Russia bans a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as extremist in a new blow to the beleaguered community
Read full article: Russia bans a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group as extremist in a new blow to the beleaguered communityA Russian court has banned a prominent LGBTQ+ rights group and has labeled it as extremist in the latest step in the country’s crackdown on the community.
26 Doctors without Borders workers remain unaccounted for in South Sudan a month after attacks
Read full article: 26 Doctors without Borders workers remain unaccounted for in South Sudan a month after attacksThe medical charity Doctors Without Doctors says 26 staff working with the group remain unaccounted for a month after attacks in South Sudan.
Israel sends troops into southern Lebanon as Hezbollah says it is ready for 'open war'
Read full article: Israel sends troops into southern Lebanon as Hezbollah says it is ready for 'open war'Israel has sent troops into southern Lebanon and told residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate as the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group said it was ready for an “open war” with Israel in the wake of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
Anxious travelers scramble as Iran war strands tens of thousands across the Middle East
Read full article: Anxious travelers scramble as Iran war strands tens of thousands across the Middle EastTravelers are scrambling for ways out of the Middle East as the Iran war keeps much of the region’s airspace closed and flights grounded.
Pakistan says its forces killed 67 Afghan troops in cross-border clashes. Kabul rejects the claim
Read full article: Pakistan says its forces killed 67 Afghan troops in cross-border clashes. Kabul rejects the claimPakistan says that Afghan forces have attacked Pakistani military positions along the border, triggering intense clashes that left 67 Afghan troops and one Pakistani soldier dead.
Netanyahu takes a gamble on American support for Israel with the war against Iran
Read full article: Netanyahu takes a gamble on American support for Israel with the war against IranIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has steered his country along two pillars of foreign policy throughout his political career.
Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens its response across the region
Read full article: Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens its response across the regionIsrael stepped up airstrikes on Iranian missile launchers and a nuclear research site, and Iran retaliated against Israel and across the Gulf region, disrupting energy supplies and travel.
Jalisco cartel leader 'El Mencho' buried in a golden casket in a Guadalajara cemetery
Read full article: Jalisco cartel leader 'El Mencho' buried in a golden casket in a Guadalajara cemeteryThe leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been buried in a shiny golden casket with enormous flower wreaths and a large military presence in the state that gave name to one of Mexico’s most powerful cartels.
Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads
Read full article: Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreadsPresident Donald Trump is pushing back on criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict.
Iranian drones buzz across the Persian Gulf after their pivotal use by Russia in Ukraine
Read full article: Iranian drones buzz across the Persian Gulf after their pivotal use by Russia in UkraineThe distinctive buzz of the Iranian-designed drones has become a familiar sound in Ukraine over the past four years.
Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran
Read full article: Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks IranU.S. first lady Melania Trump is presiding over a U.N. Security Council meeting that will focus on children in conflict, one of her signature issues.
Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business model
Read full article: Cuba's president pushes for 'urgent' changes to island's economic and business modelCuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel says his government should “immediately” focus on implementing urgent transformations to the island’s economic and social model as oil reserves in the Caribbean country dwindle.
From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran
Read full article: From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike IranPresident Donald Trump says he was not pleased with the way that negotiations with Iran were proceeding.
Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran
Read full article: Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on IranEurope is gradually being pulled into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, even as it avoids direct combat.
Iran's World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in line
Read full article: Iran's World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in lineIran’s place at the men’s soccer World Cup in three months has been put in doubt amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by tournament co-host the United States.
A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of Khamenei
Read full article: A look at some of the contenders to be Iran's supreme leader after the killing of KhameneiIran’s leaders are scrambling to replace Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled the country for 37 years before he was killed in the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment.
Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Russia-Ukraine talks planned for Abu Dhabi this week may change venue, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine expected later this week may take place in Switzerland or Turkey if a planned meeting in Abu Dhabi is not possible due to the war in the Middle East.
Lebanon’s leaders turn on Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut and thousands seek shelter
Read full article: Lebanon’s leaders turn on Hezbollah as airstrikes hit Beirut and thousands seek shelterIsraeli strike hits Hezbollah-aligned media building in Beirut’s southern suburbs following an evacuation warning.
169 people killed after insurgents raid a village in a remote area of South Sudan
Read full article: 169 people killed after insurgents raid a village in a remote area of South SudanAn official says at least 169 people were killed after insurgents raided a village in a remote area of South Sudan.
Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus
Read full article: Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in CyprusBritain says it is not at war, despite an Iranian-made drone strike on a U.K. base in Cyprus and a decision to let the U.S. use British bases during its conflict with Iran.
Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies
Read full article: Macron says France will allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European alliesFrench President Emmanuel Macron says France will allow the temporary deployment of its nuclear-armed aircraft to allied countries as part of its new nuclear strategy.
Iran's nuclear ambassador alleges that US-Israeli airstrikes targeted the Natanz enrichment facility
Read full article: Iran's nuclear ambassador alleges that US-Israeli airstrikes targeted the Natanz enrichment facilityIran’s IAEA ambassador says U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran’s Natanz enrichment site, but the U.N. nuclear watchdog says it has no reports of damage.
Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks
Read full article: Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacksAs Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, it aimed punch after punch at Iran, the militant group’s longtime sponsor, and its proxies.
Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking opposition
Read full article: Argentina's Milei opens Congress praising Trump and attacking oppositionArgentina’s libertarian President Javier Milei opened Congress with a fiery 90-minute speech highlighting his government’s achievements and praising his relationship with American President Donald Trump.
Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the world
Read full article: Gaza's ceasefire had some momentum. Now, some fear a new war will distract the worldPalestinians in Gaza are reacting to a possible shift in the world's attention away from the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to a new regional conflict with Iran.
Dubai's image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes
Read full article: Dubai's image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikesIranian missiles and drones have hit the United Arab Emirates, shaking Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven for foreigners.
Silvana Armani honors a fashion dynasty with fluid, essential collection during Milan Fashion Week
Read full article: Silvana Armani honors a fashion dynasty with fluid, essential collection during Milan Fashion WeekSilvana Armani has presented her first signature Giorgio Armani collection without the iconic designer's input to close Milan Fashion Week.
Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base as fighting enters 4th day
Read full article: Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base as fighting enters 4th dayAfghanistan says it has thwarted an attempted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base.
Stranded travelers scramble to make new connections as war shuts much of Middle East to air travel
Read full article: Stranded travelers scramble to make new connections as war shuts much of Middle East to air travelHundreds of thousands of stranded travelers are scrambling to make new connections and get through to airlines on jammed phone lines and online portals after the attack on Iran by the United States and Israel shut down much of the Middle East to air travel.
US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leaders after Khamenei's death
Read full article: US and Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leaders after Khamenei's deathThe U.S. and Israel are pounding targets across Iran, dropping massive bombs on its ballistic missile sites and wiping out warships.
The Latest: US, Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leadership
Read full article: The Latest: US, Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leadershipIsrael launched strikes on Iran while Tehran responded by firing drones and missiles at Jerusalem and U.S. military installations.
Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei
Read full article: Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's KhameneiThree close allies of the United States say they are ready to join forces to defend their interests in the Middle East and stop Iran’s retaliatory strikes following the killing of its supreme leader.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic since 1989, is dead at 86
Read full article: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic since 1989, is dead at 86Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who assembled theocratic power in Iran over the decades as its supreme leader and sought to turn it into a regional powerhouse, has been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here's what made him change his mind
Read full article: Trump was once wary of ordering regime change in Iran. Here's what made him change his mindSaturday’s military operation against Iran shows the dramatic evolution in risk tolerance that President Donald Trump has made in a matter of months.
In familiar ritual, Israelis race back and forth to shelters to escape Iranian missile barrages
Read full article: In familiar ritual, Israelis race back and forth to shelters to escape Iranian missile barragesNonstop Iranian missile fire has sent residents of central Israel scrambling in and out of shelters throughout the day.
Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'unprovoked act of armed aggression'
Read full article: Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'unprovoked act of armed aggression'Russia has condemned U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and urged an immediate stop to the campaign and a return to diplomacy.
World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei
Read full article: World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali KhameneiWorld leaders have been responding cautiously amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, reports of its supreme leader's death and fears of a wider war.
Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on Iran
Read full article: Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded by flight disruptions after attack on IranAmerica and Israel’s attack on Iran disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond Saturday as countries around the region closed their airspace and three of the key airports that connect Europe, Africa and the West to Asia halted operations.
The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attack
Read full article: The Latest: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attackIranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the United States, throwing the future of the Islamic Republic into doubt and raising the risk of regional instability.