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A new ceasefire in Lebanon and talk of Israel withdrawing from some areas have raised questions about the current Israeli warfighting doctrine. Israel has now been fighting a war for 989 days since October 7, 2023.
In recent weeks, there has been talk in Washington about Syria potentially intervening in Lebanon.
IDF soldiers and haredi (ultra-Orthodox) protesters clashed outside of Military Prison 10 in Beit Lid on Monday morning, demonstrating in support of arrested draft dodgers being held in the prison and the IDF's haredi draft law.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stalled over the weekend, according to maritime intelligence company Windward, after Iran announced it had again closed the world's most important oil choke point.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a fight for his premiership after former Manchester mayor Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election on Thursday, returning him to parliament and allowing him to stand for leader of the Labour Party.
Iranian media is reporting that Iran's negotiating team have left Switzerland following 18 hours of talks,
US President Donald Trump has added to the pressure on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, saying he “will resign” and blasting his record on migration and energy. Trump’s remarks come amid souring US-UK relations over the Iran war, while the US State Department has accused the UK of “two-tier policing.”
MANILA, Philippines — A substantial fuel price rollback is expected on Tuesday, June 23, after the global market reacted to Iran and US signing an interim peace deal.
Negotiators from the U.S. and Iran were set to engage in a second day of talks Monday to solidify a permanent end to the war between the countries, after a first day of mediation began with a rocky start.
Mediators Qatar and Pakistan have said the United States and Iran agreed on “a roadmap towards reaching a final deal within 60 days”, following what they described as “encouraging progress” during the first day of high-level talks in Switzerland.
After roping President Trump into breaking a core campaign promise, watching the United States expend resources and risk American lives to attack Iran, and then watching Trump take steps to end the war via MOU - Israelis are livid because the US didn't commit to full-on decimation to celebrate America's 250th, and s…
The first round of talks between high-level officials from Iran and the United States in Switzerland has ended, mediators say, with the two sides agreeing on a roadmap towards a final deal to end their more than 100-day war.
South Korean stocks finished at an all-time high Monday on a continued rally in semiconductor shares amid signs of progress in US-Iran talks to end their monthslong war in the Middle East. The local currency lost against the U.S. dollar.
Negotiations due to continue for rest of week in Switzerland after tense start as Iranians protest against threat from Donald Trump
From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
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South Korean stocks finished at an all-time high Monday on a continued rally in semiconductor shares amid signs of progress in US-Iran talks to end their monthslong war in the Middle East. The local currency lost against the US dollar.
The first round of talks between the US and Iran in Switzerland has concluded, with mediators saying “encouraging progress” has been made, “including the creation of a mechanism for further technical talks”.
While the United States and Iran haggle over reopening the Strait of Hormuz and restoring oil exports from the Persian Gulf, China, the world’s largest oil importer, is not expected to quickly ramp up purchases from the region.
In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, US and Iranian negotiators agree on a roadmap towards a final peace agreement after their first round of talks in Switzerland.
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The Israeli military could be required to partially withdraw from the so-called yellow line in southern Lebanon as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts, according to a report by Haaretz citing an Israeli source.
Una mujer camina en su apartamento dañado por ataques israelíes en la ciudad sureña de Tiro, Líbano, el jueves 18 de junio de 2026. (AP Foto/Hassan Ammar)
The first round of high-level US–Iran talks aimed at reaching a durable peace have concluded at the Burgenstock resort in Switzerland, near Lake Lucerne. The session ran through the night and ended on a more stable note than it began, despite a turbulent opening marked by sharp political rhetoric and conflicting acc…
Innovative US military technology company Anduril Industries, which raised money recently at a $61 billion valuation, is currently meeting with a number of senior officials in Israel to establish a local operation that will deal with sales to the Ministry of Defense and R&D for its global products, "Globes" has lear…
The Spanish parliament received an unusual question from lawmakers of the far-right Vox party in late May: Was Madrid prepared to respond to a potential Moroccan attack using Israeli-designed SpyX suicide drones, now being manufactured domestically through a joint venture between Morocco's Royal Armed Forces and Isr…
Former Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) chief Ronen Bar was hastily evacuated from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a warning of a possible Iranian-directed attack on him.
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Iran's World Cup has been tumultuous off the field, and its play on the pitch still hasn't produced a victory.
“Nabatieh is a disaster-stricken city but that's bearable compared to their [Israeli forces] presence on our land,” says Mohammad Sallum, a displaced resident who made a brief visit to inspect his damaged shop after Israel ordered its forces to halt fighting in southern Lebanon.
Lamine Yamal's return sparked Spain's World Cup into life as the European champions ran riot to beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta.
SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks finished at a fresh all-time high Monday on a continued rally in semiconductor shares amid signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks to end their monthslong war in the Middle East. The local currency lost against the U.S. dollar.
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The dust has barely settled in Tyre after weeks of Israeli airstrikes on the ancient city along Lebanon’s Mediterranean coast. Despite the relative calm, life remains largely at a standstill. A new ceasefire between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group is in effect. But previous ceasefires have bro…
Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force, has warned Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon or risk what he described as a repeat of its withdrawal from the country in 2000.
Southeast Asia will likely face a food-supply shock, as food becomes more expensive on higher oil and fertilizer prices caused by the Middle East conflict as well as exposure to the effects of a potential strong El Niño event in late 2026, according to a report by Goldman Sachs.
Former British Army officer Richard Kemp has come under fire after describing himself as "a goy, a mere goy" while delivering a speech extolling Israel and the Israeli military.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has repeated his claim that the United States would not exist without Israel, defending remarks that previously drew attention and debate.
El ministro iraní de Exteriores, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, tercero por la derecha, y el presidente del Parlamento Islámico de Irán, Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf, segundo por la derecha, caminan con la delegación iraní en la Cumbre del Lago de Lucerna en el complejo turístico de Bürgenstock in Obbürgen, cerca de Lucerna, Su…
San Francisco: Iran’s World Cup involvement has again been overshadowed by off-field events, with their coach saying they’ve been subjected to the “worst conditions possible” and the country’s lead negotiator in peace talks with the US referencing the team in a social media post.
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Mediators Pakistan and Qatar issue statement saying talks will run for rest of the week, as fighting in Lebanon continues to threaten agreement
Steve Geoffrey, one of roughly 30 million foreign nationals in the Middle East, considers himself lucky to still be able to support his family in Kenya.
Currency traders work at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
Egypt made history in Vancouver, beating New Zealand 3-1 to record their first World Cup win, 92 years after becoming the first African and Arab nation to appear at the tournament.