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US Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, whose agency was responsible for enforcing controversial security measures targeting the Iranian soccer team at the World Cup, has said the job made him dance with joy and he was happy Iran was eliminated.
US equity futures point to a softer start to the third quarter as investors await a fresh batch of economic data and the first major overseas appearance by Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. As of 8:20am ET, S&P futures are down 0.2%, off session lows, while Nasdaq futures are down 0.6: techs lags following NDX’s 3.9% gain over…
The three-way US-Israel-Lebanon deal, agreed and signed on Friday, brings clarity to what has been the somewhat obscure situation produced by the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), agreed on June 17.
Israel should seek out a regional alliance that knits together ties with Greece, Cyprus and India. This is the vision that Israel’s Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram discussed at the Herzliya Conference at Reichman University on Wednesday, July 1.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee dismissed the idea that Washington sees a new pragmatic leadership emerging in Tehran, telling The Jerusalem Post on Wednesday that the Trump administration remains committed to preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and sees no meaningful shift in the regime’s attitude.
President Trump started this week by claiming that Iran had "requested" direct talks in Qatar, but as of yet the ground reality in Doha is that Iranian officials have refused, leaving US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to just bide their time and deal with Qatari and Pakistani intermediaries.
Israel has for decades carried out a “reproductive genocide” of the Palestinian people, obliterating medical institutions, executing women and children and degrading the lived environment to such a point that it results in infertility, a new report says.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa attends a press conference after meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, Germany, on March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File)
US President Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace is set to launch “Hamas-free humanitarian zones” in Gaza where Palestinians will be herded while the Israeli military expands its control on the rest of the territory, Israeli media is reporting.
In a small cafe on a quiet street in Mexico City, football shirts have become more than just merchandise.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a sharp warning after Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was “marked for death”.
Syrian authorities announced the names of 70 lawmakers on Wednesday, appointed to a transitional parliament by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, paving the way for the body to convene next week, more than eight months after the process of forming it began.
The October 7 massacre made it clear that Israel must not wait until threats are at its door, Defense Minister Israel Katz stated during the memorial ceremony for the fallen soldiers of the Second Lebanon War.
The chief rabbi of Azerbaijan has written to the Knesset asking it not to advance recognition of the Armenian Genocide, saying it will affect the Jewish community.
Germany’s Agit Kabayel reacts after beating Cuba’s Frank Sanchez during their Heavyweight boxing fight, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, May 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
Israel has allocated land for the US to build a permanent embassy in Jerusalem, reinforcing the Israeli claim to the city in the face of Palestinian opposition.
Hormuz vessel traffic continues to flow, but at a sharply reduced pace compared to the previous week, as US-Iran technical talks resume in Doha without senior negotiators meeting face-to-face.
Santa Clara, California — It may be the night before Bosnia and Herzegovina face off against the United States in the Round of 32 of the World Cup, but at a small restaurant serving up Balkan specialities in the city of Santa Clara, California, the party is well under way.
US President Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace is set to launch “Hamas-free humanitarian zones” in Gaza where Palestinians will be herded while the Israeli military expands its control on the rest of the territory, Israeli media is reporting.
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In the last three days, there have been increasing clashes between a Kurdish Iranian opposition group and elements of the Iranian regime.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that, according to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the mine clearance work in the Strait of Hormuz will be carried out by Iran alone, and Iran will not cooperate with any other country on this matter.
In October 2023, as Israel was starting its genocide in Gaza, then-leader of the opposition Keir Starmer was asked a simple question during an LBC interview with Nick Ferrari about Israel’s use of deliberate starvation of Palestinians.
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara has completed his parliament after October's elections by appointing 70 new members on Wednesday, including at least 17 women.
Apesar de ter sido anunciado como "o começo do começo" da paz entre Israel e Líbano pelo secretário de Estado dos Estados Unidos, Marco Rubio, o acordo que visa pôr fim às hostilidades no sul libanês foi recebido com muito ceticismo.
Indirect talks between Iran and the United States have continued in Doha since Tuesday night, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.
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At least 28 drones managed to cross into the Gaza Strip in recent months, Army Radio reported Wednesday.
Mohammad Reza Morad Bahrouzi, a detainee held over alleged communication with opposition groups or groups affiliated with Israel, was left with broken ribs, broken hands, and facial injuries after he was attacked in Qazvin Central Prison in Iran, human rights groups said on Wednesday, sharing images of the injuries.
Ahead of the 1,000th day since the October 7 massacre, the Kumu movement and October 7 families announced on Wednesday morning that production has begun on the national memorial ceremony for the events of October 7 and the Israel-Hamas War, now for the third year.
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has warned airlines against using flight routes over Iraq and Lebanon, citing uncertainty over the US-Iran ceasefire and the risk of rapid escalation.
Iran is seeking international recognition of its control over the Strait of Hormuz and its ability to charge vessels entering or leaving the Gulf, two senior Iranian sources have told Reuters.
The High Court of Justice froze the appointment of attorney Michael Rabello, who was voted to be the next state comptroller earlier this month.
A former head of the Israeli army’s Hostages and Missing Persons Command says Israel prolonged the war on Gaza unnecessarily and could have brought some captives home alive through earlier negotiations.
Indirect technical talks between Tehran and Washington were reportedly underway in Doha on Wednesday, with the release of frozen Iranian assets and the Strait of Hormuz expected to be among the central issues.
Defense Ministry Director-General Maj.-Gen. (res.) Amir Baram on Wednesday said that Israel views Iran as more dangerous than the US views it, leading to different policy decisions and interests, even as both view Tehran as a threat.
Iran has threatened to confiscate the historic compound of the Saint Peter Evangelical Church, also known as Qavam Church, in Tehran and evict the 20 families residing there, international media reported on Wednesday.
Indirect technical talks between the United States and Iran are underway in Doha, with Qatar and Pakistan serving as mediators, a source with direct knowledge of the discussions told Reuters on Wednesday.
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met United States envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner in Doha as attempts are made to restart direct talks between Tehran and Washington.
Oil prices were slightly lower on Wednesday, after Iran said it would not meet with U.S. delegates for talks in Qatar, amplifying concern about the peace process.
A foreign container ship has run aground in the Strait of Hormuz after entering shallow waters outside the shipping route set by Iranian authorities, Iranian state media reports.
DUBÁI, Emiratos Árabes Unidos (AP) — Un barco encalló en el estrecho de Ormuz después de no seguir la ruta aprobada por Irán a través de esas aguas, reportó la televisora estatal iraní el miércoles.
The Israel-Hamas War could have ended a full year earlier, maybe even achieving more from Hamas in terms of disarmament, former lead hostage negotiations coordinator Maj.-Gen. (res.) Nitzan Alon said on Wednesday.
Defense Minister Israel Katz has issued sanctions against 37 cryptocurrency wallets associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, his office announced on Wednesday.
A group of people stands in shallow water as a cargo ship appears anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
Israel’s energy and infrastructure minister says Israel will continue expanding its control over the Gaza Strip until it reaches “100 percent”.
A United Nations commission this month published a report saying that Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children since 7 October 2023, and that it committed genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in the process.
Israeli forces have arrested at least 20 Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, including occupied East Jerusalem, since Tuesday evening, according to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society.
Oil storage tanks in Jakarta: Southeast Asia's largest economy relies heavily on imported oil, the price of which has soared as a result of the Iran war. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
Despite the Iran war-driven volatility that soured investment climate globally, dealmaking by sovereign wealth funds from the Gulf region hit a record in the first six months of this year.