Energy shipments in Hormuz continue despite recent tanker attacks
Middle East producers are pushing ahead with loading oil and liquefied natural gas, shipping data showed.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Israeli strike in Gaza kills 3 Palestinians, including child
Mourners carry the body of Palestinian Abdullah Moussa, 30, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike, during his funeral in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Saturday, June 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
· Wafaa Shurafa
Half of Iranian assets in Qatar to be released, Pezeshkian says
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that after the agreement with the United States lifted oil and petrochemical sanctions, $6bn out of $12bn of assets frozen in Qatar would be released and returned to Iran, Iranian state media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Lebanon says US-brokered Israel deal ‘will not be implemented’
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· Jewish News Syndicate
Will Andy Burnham mark a shift in the UK’s Gaza policy?
British politician Andy Burnham is tipped to become the UK’s next prime minister, after Keir Starmer announced his resignation last week amid intense pressure from his own Labour Party
· Federica Marsi
Treasury yields little changed as investors look ahead to key jobs data
U.S. Treasury yields were little changed on Monday as investors looked ahead to key jobs data coming later in the week and monitored a fragile pause in hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
· Sawdah Bhaimiya
Romania, Rafael sign record SPYDER air‑defense deal for €2 billion
Romania’s Ministry of National Defense has finalized a landmark agreement with Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defense Systems for the acquisition of SPYDER short‑ and very‑short‑range air‑defense systems.
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
Defense in Netanyahu trial opposes expansion of trial hearing days, Netanyahu in courtroom
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to oppose a decision to expand his criminal trial to five hearing days a week when he appears before the Jerusalem District Court on Monday.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Hamas maintains full control over Gaza after deterring Palestinian protests - analysis
Over the past two weeks, a campaign calling for protests against Hamas on June 26 was circulated on social media, particularly on pages affiliated with Fatah.
· AMIR BOHBOT
Shin Bet head David Zini looking to cancel organization's Poland trips - report
Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) head David Zini held several meetings this week to discuss, among other things, the possibility of canceling the agency's trips to Poland, N12 reported on Monday.
· TZVI JASPER
'Distortion of historical facts': Azerbaijan decries Israel's recognition of Armenian genocide
Azerbaijan's Foreign Affairs Ministry decried the Israeli government's decision to recognize the 'Armenian genocide', in a statement published Monday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Houthis using Iran ceasefire to improve missile capabilities, sources tell 'Post'
The Houthis are using the current ceasefire between Israel, the US, and Iran to improve their missile capabilities, two Western intelligence sources told The Jerusalem Post on Monday.
· AMICHAI STEIN
Iran and US agree to halt attacks and engage in talks | The National
The US and Iran have agreed to halt attacks for now, allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and proceed with talks, signalling a return to diplomacy after days of escalating military exchanges.
· The National
Irán dice que se liberarán activos congelados en Qatar pese a trabas en negociaciones
Una mujer camina junto a un cartel de bienvenida con la imagen del presidente de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian, junto a una calle en Islamabad, Pakistán, el martes 23 de junio de 2026. (AP Foto/Anjum Naveed)
· The Associated Press
Iran says $6B in assets in Qatar to be released
A woman walks past a welcoming billboard featuring Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian along a roadside in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)
Manus on Markets: Stability elusive after latest US-Iran clash | The National
From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
· Manus Cranny
Iran says held first meeting with Oman on managing Hormuz
TEHRAN — Iran's foreign ministry said Monday it had held the first meeting with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz since Tehran and Washington signed their preliminary deal to end the Middle East war.
· The Manila Times
‘Is it Israel’s aim to kill our children?’ West Bank parents implore end to IDF’s child killings with impunity
Israeli army has killed 235 children in West Bank since 7 October 2023 without a single indictment in what rights groups call a ‘licence to kill’
· Quique Kierszenbaum, Julianborger
US and Iran agree to resume talks after weekend of strikes
The U.S. and Iran agreed Sunday evening to halt attacks in the Gulf and restart negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of strikes threatened their less-than-two-week-old ceasefire.
· Milena Wälde
(2nd LD) Seoul shares end tad lower on tech losses, Iran uncertainty
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· Kim Eun-jung
Haredi protesters successfully halt draft dodger arrest near Jerusalem, police leave scene - report
A large group of haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters succeeded in halting the arrest of a draft dodger in Maale Adumim near Jerusalem, Israeli public broadcaster KAN News reported on Sunday night.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
WATCH: Israel's rescue delegation arrives in Venezuela to aid in earthquake recovery efforts
An Israeli search and rescue delegation has arrived in Venezuela to aid in recovery efforts following the multiple deadly earthquakes that rocked the South American country last week.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Crown Prince calls for 'week of action' against Iranian regime during burial of Ali Khamenei
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called for a 'Global Week of Action for a Free Iran' coinciding with the Iranian regime's planned burial of former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beginning on July 4.
· TZVI JASPER
IDF dismantles Hezbollah terror tunnel complex near Israeli border
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· Jewish News Syndicate
Seoul shares end tad lower on tech losses, Iran uncertainty
South Korean stocks slid Monday as investors remained cautious amid renewed concerns over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and rising oil prices, with tech shares leading losses. The Korean won weakened against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
Iran deal Trump trashed looks a lot like the one he’s signing
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· Eric Alter
Oil price falls as stocks rise after pause in US-Iran fighting | The National
Oil gave up early gains while stocks advanced on Monday after US and Iran agreed to halt strikes that threatened the fragile ceasefire in the Gulf at the weekend.
· Sarmad Khan
(LEAD) Seoul shares end tad lower on tech losses, Iran uncertainty
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· Kim Eun-jung
Saudi Crown Prince and Macron discuss US-Iran agreement, peace efforts
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French Prime Minister Emmanuel Macron have discussed the MoU signed between the US and Iran and other regional developments.
· Middleeasteye
Iran cyberattacks on Israel surged in 2026, Israeli cyber chief says
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
Seoul shares end tad lower on tech losses, Iran uncertainty
SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks slid Monday as investors remained cautious amid renewed concerns over the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire and rising oil prices, with tech shares leading losses. The Korean won weakened against the U.S. dollar.
· Kim Eun-jung
Morning update
The United States and Iran appear to be returning to diplomacy after reports that both sides agreed to halt military strikes and resume talks in Doha. While tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved, officials say communication channels remain active.
· Middleeasteye
(URGENT) Seoul shares end tad lower on tech losses, Iran uncertainty
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· Kim Eun-jung
Iranian minister discusses Hormuz management with Omani counterpart
Iran’s deputy foreign minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has said he exchanged views on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz with Abdulaziz Al-Hinai, Oman's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, during his trip to Muscat.
· Middleeasteye
US and Iran expected to stop fighting, Iraq expands anti-corruption drive and Saudi helicopter crash | The National
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the US and Iran are expected to pause military operations as technical negotiations continue on their interim agreement. Tension in the Strait of Hormuz remains, as Tehran insists it alone will oversee security in the waterway, underlining the fragile nature of the deal.
· The National
Israeli cyber chief reports sharp rise in Iranian cyberattacks after war
The number of Iranian cyberattacks against Israel has shot up since the launch of the U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran this year, a senior Israeli security official was quoted as saying on Monday.
· Middleeasteye
Israel avanza para reconocer formalmente como genocidio las muertes armenias en la I Guerra Mundial
Armenios sostienen su bandera nacional durante una ceremonia para conmemorar el asesinato masivo de armenios por parte del Imperio Otomano, en Jerusalén, Israel, el viernes 24 de abril de 2015. (AP Foto/Oded Balilty, Archivo)
· The Associated Press
Iraq PM says corruption crackdown only in 'first phase' after wave of arrests | The National
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi has said a new wave of arrests targeting lawmakers, politicians and officials on corruption charges is only the beginning, pledging to pursue graft “night and day” and to recover public funds.
· Sinan Mahmoud
Israel approves NIS 360m five-year plan to transform Eilat into southern economic and tourism hub
The government approved a Five-Year Plan to develop Eilat and the Eilot Regional Council, an undertaking expected to involve around 20 government ministries and a budget of NIS 360 million.
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Iranian cyberattacks on Israel have surged since war, Israeli cyber chief says
The number of Iranian cyberattacks against Israel has shot up since the launch of the US-Israeli offensive against Iran this year, a senior Israeli security official was quoted as saying on Monday.
· REUTERS, YONAH JEREMY BOB
Alternate route: China invests in Europe cargo corridor that avoids Russia, Middle East
Middle Corridor through Kazakhstan and across Caspian Sea would have transit time of 15 to 18 days, compared with 45 to 60 for ocean routes
· Ralph Jennings
Alternate route: China invests in Europe cargo corridor that avoids Russia, Middle East
Middle Corridor through Kazakhstan and across Caspian Sea would have transit time of 15 to 18 days, compared with 45 to 60 for ocean routes
· Ralph Jennings
Is Oman’s tightrope snapping? | The National
For decades, Oman has made a virtue of saying nothing that could offend anyone, seeking to stay neutral, useful and safe. Last Thursday, that formula appeared to crack.
· David Vujanovic
Residents return after Israeli forces withdraw from Syrian village
Residents who fled their homes during Sunday's incursion began gradually returning by evening after Israeli troops pulled back from Tal al-Maghar hill, in Syria's western Deraa countryside, where they had remained for several hours, Al Jazeera reported.
· Middleeasteye
CNBC Daily Open: Hostilities halted again as peace talks continue
Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to today's edition of the Daily Open newsletter.
· Leonie Kidd
Video: Defaced ‘Lebanon First’ billboards line Beirut airport road
Defaced billboards bearing the Lebanese flag and the slogan “Lebanon First” line Beirut Airport Road in the city's south
· Middleeasteye
Araghchi calls for mutual commitment to US-Iran agreement
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains committed to implementing the memorandum of understanding in good faith, based on what he described as the principle of "commitment for commitment".
· Middleeasteye
World Cup highs and lows: Egypt make history, Morocco unbeaten, dismal Saudi Arabia | The National
The 2026 World Cup will be remembered as a landmark tournament for Arab football.
· Steve Luckings
World Cup 2026 highs and lows: Egypt make history, Morocco unbeaten, dismal Saudi Arabia | The National
The 2026 World Cup will be remembered as a landmark tournament for Arab football.
· Steve Luckings
Asian shares are mixed and tech stocks extend losses
A huge screen shows the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
· Chan Ho Him