Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia's ex-lieutenant governor
China's DeepSeek is raising funds at $10 billion valuation, The Information reports
Congo Republic signals privately it requested new IMF loan, sources say
Indian refiners pay for Iran oil in yuan via ICICI Bank, sources say
Mine threat in parts of Hormuz not fully understood, US navy advisory says
Garret Anderson, the talented outfielder and Angels career hits leader, dies at 53
Kevin Durant returns to the playoffs, leading the Rockets into a 1st-round clash with the Lakers
Home shopping network pioneer QVC files for bankruptcy protection
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UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort
A personal envoy of U.N.
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Abducted US journalist Kittleson released by Iraqi armed group, Rubio says
The Iran-aligned Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah has released abducted U.S. journalist Shelly Kittleson, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday.
April 08, 2026
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Trump says US will help with traffic buildup in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the United States will help with the buildup of shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
April 08, 2026
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Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran, AFP reports
U.S. President Donald Trump told AFP on Tuesday that the United States had won a "total and complete victory" after agreeing to a two-week ceasefire deal with Iran.
April 08, 2026
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Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans
U.S.
April 08, 2026
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Israel backs Trump's two-week pause on Iran strikes, says Lebanon excluded
Israel supports U.S.
April 08, 2026
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EU welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, urges efforts to create lasting agreement
EU leaders on Wednesday welcomed the two-week ceasefire agreed by the United States and Iran. "I welcome the two-week ceasefire the US and Iran agreed last night.
April 08, 2026
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More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says
French President Emmanuel Macron said about 15 countries were planning to facilitate the resumption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the
April 08, 2026
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UK builders report biggest leap in cost inflation on record, PMI shows
British construction firms reported the biggest rise in cost inflation from one month to the next on record in March and the Iran war also hit new orders and confidence in
April 08, 2026
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Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks
The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran, and said Russia hopes that the U.S. will now have the time and scope to
April 08, 2026
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Turkey detains 10 suspects over Istanbul gun attack outside Israeli consulate, media reports
Turkish authorities have detained 10 people in connection with Tuesday's gun attack near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul as the investigation widened, Turkish media
April 08, 2026
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Trump says he believes China got Iran to negotiate, AFP reports
U.S.
April 08, 2026
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Vance says Trump is 'impatient' about progress on Iran
U.S.
April 08, 2026
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Turkey's Erdogan welcomes Iran ceasefire, urges full implementation
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday welcomed a ceasefire declared in the Iran war, urging its full implementation on the ground and warning against any
April 08, 2026
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Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate
Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless it is authorised by the
April 08, 2026
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Pope Leo praises Iran war ceasefire after criticizing Trump threat
Pope Leo on Wednesday praised the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, hours after calling U.S.
April 08, 2026
Asia|Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a controlled way ahead of meeting with US, senior Iranian official says
Iran could open the Strait of Hormuz in a limited and controlled way on Thursday or Friday ahead of a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials in Pakistan, a senior
April 08, 2026
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Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions
The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, U.S.
April 08, 2026
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'A lot of work to do' to reopen Strait of Hormuz, UK's Starmer says on Gulf trip
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday there was still a lot of work to do to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, speaking during
April 08, 2026
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European shares pull back as fragile US-Iran truce weighs on sentiment
European shares retreated on Thursday, after their strongest rally in over four years, as investors remained wary about a fragile U.S.-Iran
April 09, 2026
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Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Ankara was working to extend a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, ease tensions, and ensure the continuation of
April 15, 2026
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IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock
The war in the Middle East has intensified strains on an already fragile global fiscal situation, with higher interest rates and rising energy prices
April 15, 2026
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy pursues more arms deals with allies to defend itself against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country's top priority is securing help to buy and build more air defense systems
April 15, 2026
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US did not agree that ceasefire would cover Lebanon, Vance says
Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday said Tehran's negotiators thought the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreed to on Tuesday included Lebanon, but the U.S. had in fact not agreed
April 09, 2026
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Greek PM says tolls for ships to cross Hormuz would be unacceptable, a risk to freedom of navigation
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday it would be unacceptable for ships to have to pay a fee to cross the Strait of Hormuz as Iran has suggested, and
April 09, 2026
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Israeli strikes pummel Lebanon, killing 250 in deadliest day of war
Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hezbollah broke out last
April 08, 2026
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Trump criticizes NATO over Iran in meeting with alliance's boss
U.S.
April 08, 2026
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Trump says US military to stay around Iran; threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with deal
U.S.
April 09, 2026
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UK to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, wants Lebanon in ceasefire deal
British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say on Thursday that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which carries around a fifth of the world's oil and gas, must be toll-free,
April 09, 2026
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Lebanon must be covered by ceasefire agreement, French foreign minister says
The ceasefire agreed by Iran and the United States must also cover military actions in Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday, adding France
April 09, 2026
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There's a Gulf between market hopes and reality
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole. It's the day after and reality is intruding into market hopes of peace and prosperity in the Middle East.
April 09, 2026
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Lebanon seeks temporary ceasefire to allow broader talks with Israel, official says
Lebanon has spent the last 24 hours advocating for a temporary ceasefire to allow for broader talks with Israel, a senior Lebanese official told Reuters, saying it would be
April 09, 2026
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US-Iran truce should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat says
The ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on Thursday, adding that Iran-backed Lebanese
April 09, 2026
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Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Thursday that restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz was of vital interest
April 09, 2026
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Halt to Iran attacks means Netanyahu's corruption trial will resume on Sunday
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long-running corruption trial will resume on Sunday, the courts' spokesperson said on Thursday, hours after
April 09, 2026
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After criticizing the pope, Trump slams Italy's Meloni over lack of support for Iran war
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump appears strained
April 15, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Pakistan says Lebanon's PM seeks support for immediate end to attacks
Pakistan said Lebanon Prime Minister Nawaf Salam had sought Islamabad's support for bringing an immediate end to the attacks targeting Lebanon and its people in a phone
April 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Austria demands Israel stop attacking civilian targets in Lebanon
Austria's foreign ministry on Thursday called on Israel to stop attacking civilian targets in Lebanon, and said the Austrian members of a U.N. peacekeeping force there must
April 09, 2026
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Germany's Merz: we do not want NATO to split over U.S.-Iran war
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday he did not want the NATO alliance to split over the Iran war but played down reported threats by U.S.
April 09, 2026
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Netanyahu: Israel wants to start peace talks with Lebanon 'as soon as possible'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he has given an instruction for Israel to begin peace talks with Lebanon that would also include the
April 09, 2026
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Iranian delegation to reach Islamabad Thursday, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan says
An Iranian delegation will arrive in Pakistani capital Islamabad on Thursday night for talks to resolve conflict with the U.S. and Israel, Iran's ambassador to Pakistan
April 09, 2026
Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Dozens of states condemn attacks on U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon
Dozens of states issued a joint statement at the United Nations on Thursday condemning "unacceptable aggressive behavior" toward U.N. peacekeepers in Lebanon and calling for
April 09, 2026
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Spain ramps up criticism of Israel, US, defying Trump threats
Spain decried Israeli strikes on Lebanon as well as the broader war on Iran on Thursday, cementing Madrid's role as an outspoken critic of
April 09, 2026
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Hezbollah lawmaker says group rejects direct negotiations with Israel
Hezbollah lawmaker Ali Fayyad said on Thursday that the group rejected direct negotiations with Israel and that the Lebanese government should demand a ceasefire as a
April 09, 2026
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Trump weighs pulling some US troops from Europe amid NATO strains, official says
U.S.
April 10, 2026
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Starmer, Trump discussed opening Strait of Hormuz, Downing Street says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S.
April 10, 2026
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US summons Iraqi ambassador over drone strike on diplomatic facility in Baghdad
U.S.
April 10, 2026
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At Beirut hospital, grieving families identify mangled bodies after Israeli strikes
Ambulances arriving at a Beirut hospital on Thursday bypassed the emergency room and drove straight to the morgue, where exhausted medics
April 09, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Russia's Putin announces Orthodox Easter ceasefire, Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a 32-hour ceasefire over a two-day period for Orthodox Easter and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Kyiv
April 10, 2026
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World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war
Lebanon is facing a food security crisis due to Israel's offensive against militant group Hezbollah, which has disrupted supplies of goods and pushed
April 10, 2026
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK's Starmer and Trump discussed military options for Strait of Hormuz
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that he discussed military capabilities and the logistics of moving vessels though the Strait of Hormuz when he spoke to
April 10, 2026
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Netanyahu requests delay in his corruption trial testimony
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked to postpone giving testimony in his long-running corruption trial that was set to resume next week, citing
April 10, 2026
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STOXX 600 gains for a third week with focus on Middle East peace talks
European equities edged higher on Friday, notching up a third straight week of gains as cautious optimism ahead of U.S.-Iran weekend talks
April 10, 2026
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Trump says US will have Strait of Hormuz 'open fairly soon'
President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that the U.S. will have the Strait of Hormuz "open fairly soon" but did not elaborate
April 11, 2026
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US blockade of Iran will be major military endeavor, experts say
A U.S. naval blockade of Iran is a major, open-ended military endeavor that could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and put tremendous strain on an
April 13, 2026
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France's Macron says discussed Iran ceasefire, Ukraine with Turkey's Erdogan
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that he had discussed the Iran ceasefire https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ talks and the situation in Ukraine https://
April 11, 2026
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London police arrest 523 people at protest over Palestine Action ban
Police said on Saturday they had arrested 523 people at a protest in London's Trafalgar Square opposing Britain's banning of the Palestine Action group.
April 11, 2026
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Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Israel's far-right police minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem on Sunday, saying he was seeking greater access for
April 12, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
Saudi Arabia summons Iraq envoy over drone threats from Iraqi territory
Saudi Arabia said on Sunday it had summoned Iraq's ambassador over what it described as threats targeting the kingdom and other Gulf states from drones launched from Iraqi
April 12, 2026
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Iran's Guards will view military vessels approaching strait as ceasefire breach
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that any military vessels attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a violation of the two-week U.S.
April 12, 2026
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Israelis oppose Iran ceasefire, divided over whether to respect it, poll says
Nearly two-thirds of Israelis oppose the Iran https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/ ceasefire but the public is divided over whether Israel should respect
April 13, 2026
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UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait
April 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz
Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel
April 13, 2026
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Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz
Turkey's foreign minister raised concerns on Monday about Iran or the United States proposing any new regulations for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and said he saw
April 13, 2026
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Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future
Turkey said on Monday that NATO allies should use their July summit in Ankara to reset ties with U.S.
April 13, 2026
Business|Environment|MidEast|World
Diplomatic push underway on Hormuz fertiliser proposal, UN says, as shortages bite
A diplomatic push is under way on a U.N.-led proposal to ensure safe passage for fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, the U.N. said on
April 13, 2026
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Strait of Hormuz situation is an argument for strong international maritime coalition, EU's Kallas says
European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is a clear point in favour of a "strong international
April 13, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope
U.S.
April 13, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
European equities dip as investors track Mideast updates, corporate earnings
European shares slipped on Wednesday as the evolving situation in the Middle East kept investors cautious, while they also assessed a range of
April 15, 2026
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Countries pledge nearly $1.8 billion to ease Sudan hunger crisis
An international conference to raise funding commitments for Sudan has produced pledges of more than 1.5 billion euros ($1.77 billion)
April 15, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|World
Euro zone bond yields rise as markets up ECB rate hike bets
Euro zone government bond yields edged up towards recent peaks on Monday after the U.S. and Iran failed to secure a deal to end the war https:/
April 13, 2026
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NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Iranian port blockade
NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in U.S.
April 13, 2026
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Trump says Iran wants to make a deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran wants to make a deal and that he will not come to any agreement that allows Tehran to have a nuclear weapon.
April 13, 2026
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US details bounds of Hormuz blockade as at least two ships turn around
The U.S. military on Monday detailed the boundaries of its Strait of Hormuz blockade, saying it would extend east to the
April 13, 2026
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Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
Why are some ships going through the Strait of Hormuz during a blockade?
April 15, 2026
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Red Cross calls consecutive strikes in Lebanon 'gravely concerning'
The International Committee of the Red Cross said it was deeply
April 13, 2026
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Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say
(Corrects 14th paragraph to make clear that damage to the Burj Al Arab hotel was caused by debris after an interception; changes headline to clarify that story is about UAE malls, not just Dubai Mall)
April 13, 2026
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Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks
Israeli troops launched an attack on Monday to seize a key town in south Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters holed
April 13, 2026
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Dozens detained in New York City protest over US arms sales to Israel
Dozens of protesters were detained by police in New York City on Monday during demonstrations calling for the blocking of arms sales to Israel and an
April 14, 2026
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Vance says US made a lot of progress in talks with Iran
The United States made a lot of progress in talks with Iran, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in an interview on Fox News' Special Report with Bret Baier on Monday.
April 14, 2026
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No discussions between Qatar and Iran over payment of funds to stop Iranian attacks, Qatari official says
There have been no discussions between Qatar and Iran over the payment of funds to stop Iranian attacks on Qatar and any suggestions that such discussions took place are
April 14, 2026
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Trump says Iran talks could resume over next two days, NY Post reports
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran talks could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, according to an interview with the New York Post.
April 14, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni lacks courage and has let Washington down, U.S.
April 14, 2026
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
South Korea says Israel accepts explanation, dispute over President Lee's comments resolved
South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said on Wednesday a high-level Israeli offical said it accepted Seoul's explanation of President Lee Jae Myung's social media
April 15, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|World
Sanctioned China tanker turns back to Strait of Hormuz, day after Gulf exit
The U.S.-sanctioned tanker Rich Starry made its way back to the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after exiting the Gulf the day before
April 15, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call
U.S.
April 14, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, advocates say
Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, advocates say
April 15, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
UN's Guterres says highly probable Iran talks will restart
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday the indication the United Nations had was that it was highly probable talks to end the Iran war will restart. U.S.
April 14, 2026
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Diplomats try to arrange more US-Iran talks during first full day of American blockade
Diplomats are working through back channels to arrange more talks between the United States and Iran
April 14, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
IMF slashes growth forecast for Middle East as Gulf exporters reel from impact of war
The Middle East and North Africa region is expected to have sharply slower growth this year as oil-exporting countries grapple with the fallout from the Iran war, the
April 14, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israel, Lebanon united in liberating Lebanon from Hezbollah, Israeli ambassador to US says
The Lebanese government made it clear during U.S.-brokered talks with Israel that they no longer want to be "occupied" by Hezbollah and that there were conversations
April 15, 2026
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Israeli fire kills 11 in Gaza, including two children, medics say
Israeli fire killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday,
April 14, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Italy's Meloni suspends defence cooperation deal with Israel
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had suspended a defence
April 14, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Vice President Vance says US-Iran mistrust cannot be solved overnight
U.S.
April 15, 2026
Crime|MidEast|World
Female Iranian student arrives in Iran after release in France, state TV reports
Iranian student Mahdieh Esfandiari arrived in Iran after being released in France, Iranian state TV reported on Wednesday, after two French nationals facing security charges were
April 15, 2026
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Israel’s new spymaster is a Netanyahu aide who believed war with Iran would topple the regime
Israel’s new spymaster is a Netanyahu aide who believed war with Iran would topple the regime
April 15, 2026
Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Antisemitic violence worldwide in 2025 killed highest number of Jews in 30 years, study finds
Antisemitic violence worldwide in 2025 killed highest number of Jews in 30 years, study finds
April 14, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|Lifestyle|MidEast|Science|Technology|Travel|World
War intensifies uncertainty for makers of the ultimate in bling, luxury watches
The annual luxury watch fair “Watches and Wonders” opens this week in Switzerland, with the Iran war casting new doubt over an industry that had hoped to rebound from tariff turmoil and a contracting market over the last two years
April 14, 2026
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Citing fallout from the Iran war, IMF cuts the outlook for global growth, expects higher inflation
The Iran war has stalled the world’s economic momentum this year, likely pushing growth lower compared to 2025, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday
April 14, 2026
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Pope Leo responds to Trump's criticism
Pope Leo XIV responded to criticism from President Trump and defended his position of seeking peace and opposing violence amid the war in Iran.
April 13, 2026
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Hezbollah official says the group won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the US
A senior Hezbollah official says the Lebanese militant group will not abide by any agreements made in upcoming direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in the United States
April 13, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World
The Latest: Trump vows to destroy Iranian warships that get near US blockade
President Donald Trump says the U.S. military has begun a blockade of Iranian ports and coastal areas, and Iran responded with threats on ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
April 13, 2026
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Dozens arrested as protesters demand Schumer and Gillibrand block sale of bombs to Israel
Dozens of protesters were arrested at a demonstration urging Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to block the sale of U.S. bombs to Israel
April 14, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Antisemitic attacks in 2025 caused highest number of deaths in 30 years, study finds
A new study says that 2025 saw the highest number of deaths from antisemitic attacks in over 30 years around the world
April 13, 2026
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
South Korea’s president draws Israeli anger by using old video to make point about human suffering
South Korea’s president draws Israeli anger by using old video to make point about human suffering
April 13, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
Iranians left disappointed but defiant after failure of peace talks with US
Iranians have reacted with a mixture of disappointment and patriotism after peace talks with the United States failed to reach an agreement
April 12, 2026
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|Science|Technology|World
UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism
UK forced to halt Chagos Islands deal after Trump criticism
April 11, 2026
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
The Latest: Iranian delegation arrives in Pakistan for talks with the US
U.S. Vice President JD Vance is heading to Pakistan for high-level talks with Iranian officials, as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire and Tehran maintained its stranglehold on the Strait of Hormuz
April 10, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World
World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
World anxiously waits to see if US-Iran peace talks can deliver. Here’s what we know
April 10, 2026
Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war
President Donald Trump says the only reason the Iranians are alive today “is to negotiate,” as he sends Vice President JD Vance overseas to work on a resolution to the war
April 10, 2026
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How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
How Vance is navigating peace talks with Iran — and his own political future
April 10, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
By the numbers: US thrashed military targets in Iran, but some capabilities remain
Since the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. was announced, leaders in President Donald Trump's administration have been quick to say the Iranian military and its capacity have sustained significant damage during the weeks of fighting
April 10, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|Technology|World
Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces shot down Shahed drones in Middle Eastern countries during Iran war
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian military personnel shot down Iranian-designed Shahed drones in multiple Middle Eastern countries during the Iran war, describing the operations as part of a broader effort to help partners counter the same weapons used by Russia in Ukraine
April 10, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
The Latest: Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon after Israeli strikes imperil Iran ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has authorized direct negotiations with Lebanon aimed at disarming Iranian-backed Hezbollah militants and establishing relations between the neighbors
April 09, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World
Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal, bringing activist one step closer to deportation
The Board of Immigration Appeals has denied Mahmoud Khalil's latest attempt to dismiss his deportation case
April 10, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
What is Israel’s war in Lebanon, and why could it shatter the Iran ceasefire?
What is Israel’s war in Lebanon, and why could it shatter the Iran ceasefire?
April 09, 2026
Crime|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli government secretly approves over 30 new settler outposts
Israeli government secretly approves over 30 new settler outposts
April 09, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
After Trump’s Iran ultimatum and a fragile ceasefire, Iranian Americans brace for what’s next
Iranian Americans are experiencing uncertainty as the Trump administration imposes deadlines and intermediaries seek paths to avoid escalation of the war in Iran
April 09, 2026
MidEast|Political|World
At least 182 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn't apply there
Lebanon’s health ministry says that Israeli strikes during the day killed 182 people, the highest single-day death toll in the Israel-Hezbollah war
April 08, 2026
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Australia moves to shore up fuel supplies as it prepares for extended disruptions
Australia has agreed to underwrite two companies buying fuel at inflated prices, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warning of extended supply disruptions even if the Iran ceasefire holds
April 09, 2026
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The Latest: Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli attacks on Lebanon
Iran, the United States and Israel have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, an 11th-hour deal that headed off U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to unleash a bombing campaign that would destroy Iranian civilization
April 08, 2026
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Trump complains NATO 'wasn't there when we needed them' after talks with alliance leader Rutte
President Donald Trump repeated his complaint about NATO after a private meeting with the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Wednesday
April 08, 2026
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How Trump went from threatening Iran's annihilation to agreeing to a 2-week ceasefire with Tehran
Over the course of a single day, President Donald Trump went from threatening Iran with “annihilation” to proclaiming that Iran's leadership had presented a “workable” plan that led him to agree to a two-week ceasefire
April 08, 2026
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What does the Iran ceasefire deal mean? It depends on which side you talk to
A ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran appears to be in jeopardy
April 09, 2026