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Newest first · UTC+11:00US Attack Renders Ceasefire 'Meaningless', Iran Says, As US Forces Disable Third Tanker This Week
Overnight, there did not appear to be any new major exchanges of fire after Iran launched retaliatory strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan - following the US bombing of some dozens of targets in Iran earlier, in the wake of the downing of a US Apache attack helicopter in the Hormuz area earlier this week.
· Tyler Durden
Netanyahu’s party says he’ll run again despite Trump skepticism
Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, will run for office again in the election later this year, his Likud party has announced.
· RT
US and Iran trade strikes as ceasefire comes under renewed strain
The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on Wednesday and Thursday, placing a fragile April ceasefire under its most serious strain yet and drawing several Gulf states directly into the latest round of escalation.
· Middleeasteye
Israel to approve new funds for illegal settlement expansion in West Bank
Israel is expected to approve on Thursday the allocation of 1 billion shekels ($337.8 million) to build new settlements and connect them to infrastructure in the occupied West Bank, Israeli rights group Peace Now said.
· Middleeasteye
Hamas condemns Palestinian Authority for occupied West Bank arrests
Hamas has denounced the Palestinian Authority's arrest of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, calling an end to the “farce of the so-called security coordination” with Israel.
· Middleeasteye
Detained Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safia shows signs of torture, family says
A prominent Palestinian doctor abducted by Israel in late 2024 and held in detention ever since has appeared by video link at an Israeli Supreme Court hearing in Jerusalem, with his family saying he shows signs of visible torture.
· Al Jazeera
Iran targets Gulf nations with missiles after Trump claimed Tehran asked him to stop US airstrikes
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· Samuel Chamberlain
Iran targets Gulf nations with missiles after Trump claimed Tehran asked him to stop US airstrikes
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· Samuel Chamberlain
Live updates: US and Iran trade strikes for second day
US military’s Central Command says it launched more strikes on Iran on second day of renewed fire
Three sailors dead from US strikes on tanker off Oman, India confirms
Three Indian sailors have died in a US military operation to halt a tanker off Oman as part of Washington’s efforts to blockade Iran-linked shipping, Indian authorities said on Thursday.
· REUTERS
US administration investigating Iran war critic Trita Parsi, says report
The Trump administration has launched an investigation into prominent Iran war critic Trita Parsi, according to a report in the Free Press.
· Middleeasteye
Malaysia’s hunt for Russian oil tests Anwar’s ‘friends with all’ policy
Sourcing crude from Moscow to counter Middle East supply shocks risks drawing a backlash from the West
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysia’s hunt for Russian oil tests Anwar’s ‘friends with all’ policy
Sourcing crude from Moscow to counter Middle East supply shocks risks drawing a backlash from the West
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Vance says Israeli PM Netanyahu 'has got some things wrong'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "certainly gotten some things wrong", US Vice-President JD Vance has said, as ties between the two partners in the war against Iran appear to have become strained in recent weeks.
· Aleks Phillips
Gulf states condemn Iranian strikes as regional tensions escalate
Gulf leaders have strongly condemned Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, warning that the assaults threaten regional stability, global trade and energy supplies. The criticism came as tensions intensified following fresh military exchanges involving Iran and the United States.
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Beyond the postcard
At the Jerusalem Post 2026 New York Conference, Israel’s Tourism Ministry unveiled an ambitious campaign, seeking to present a country that must be experienced to be understood.
· RONNIE ROSENMAN, IN COLLABORATION WITH MINISTRY OF TOURISM
US and Iran wrangle over frozen funds as they edge toward interim deal, Iranian sources say
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· Mia Gonzalez
US and Iran are unlikely to bomb their way to peace
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· Jessica Genauer
What do we know about the Iranian towns and islands coming under repeated US fire? | The National
A ceasefire in the region is once again on the brink of collapse after the US and Iran exchanged fire in the early hours of Thursday, raising fears of a return to full-scale war.
· Fatima Al Mahmoud
U.S. becomes India’s top gas supplier, as Iran war cuts it off from the Gulf
The U.S. has emerged as the top supplier of liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas to India in May, as shipments from the Gulf countries fell due to traffic disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Priyanka Salve
Navigating the Strait of Hormuz under the cloak of blockade | The National
Iran's total blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. announced late on Wednesday. throws into jeopardy a quiet and orchestrated exodus known only by a few shipping insiders.
· Lemma Shehadi
Qatar negotiators depart Tehran after mediating talks
Qatari negotiators have departed Tehran following discussions on the current Middle East war, AFP reported, citing a diplomatic source.
· Middleeasteye
Riyadh Air to launch daily Dubai flights on June 18 | The National
Saudi Arabia's new airline, Riyadh Air, will launch daily flights between Riyadh and Dubai on June 18, following the carrier's inaugural service to London Heathrow on Wednesday.
· David Tusing
Netanyahu aide Urich indicted for passing on classified information
Yonatan Urich, a senior aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was indicted by the prosecution on Thursday for passing along classified information with the intention to harm the state.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Iran says crew saved after US hits Iranian barge off Oman
An Iranian cargo barge was hit by a US projectile in the Gulf of Oman early on Thursday, the Iranian governor of Sirik county said, according to Mehr news agency.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says 'everyone hates' Netanyahu - Israelis should take that seriously | The National
Perhaps it took the shooting of a seven-month-old Palestinian baby in the West Bank last Friday to rouse the anger once again. Little Sam Fahd Abu Haikal was in a car near Hebron with his parents, brother and grandmother when Israeli troops ordered them to stop. Despite complying, one soldier fired shots at the vehi…
· Sholto Byrnes
Women Who Fled Iran Are to Be Deported to Central African Republic, Lawyers Say
The Trump administration is preparing to deport nearly two dozen people to the Central African Republic on Thursday, including at least two Iranian women who had sought refuge in the United States, according to lawyers and a government official.
· Megha Rajagopalan
Iran seeks frozen funds as US interim deal appears close
Efforts to reach a preliminary deal between Iran and the US have intensified despite strikes exchanged by both sides, as they discuss a mechanism for releasing frozen Iranian funds, three Iranian sources and a European official told Reuters.
· Middleeasteye
US-Iran talks still on track despite trading attacks, CNN reports
Talks to reach a deal between Washington and Iran are still on track after overnight negotiations, CNN reported on Thursday, citing a diplomatic source.
· Middleeasteye
Ceasefires and construction: How Israel is cementing its presence in Lebanon and Syria
With its sweeping panoramas of south Lebanon and flags rising over 1,000-year-old battlements, the footage Israel released last week of its troops seizing Beaufort Castle was intended to provoke awe and anger.
· Middleeasteye
ILA Berlin 2026 opens under shadow of Iran war
Despite an overhanging shadow of war with Iran, over a dozen Israeli defense companies are taking part in ILA Berlin, one of Europe’s major aviation and defense exhibitions that opened on Wednesday.
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
WATCH: IDF destroys Hezbollah anti-tank launcher, seizes weapons, kills terrorists
IDF soldiers destroyed an anti-tank missile launcher belonging to Hezbollah terrorists in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, the IDF confirmed.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Suspect arrested after photographing influencer naked in changing room also accused of rape
A 25-year-old Tel Aviv resident was arrested Wednesday evening on suspicion of violating the privacy of social media influencer Shir Weiss, and was questioned overnight on suspicion of rape.
· ALON HACHMON
WATCH: A Paleolithic time capsule: Rare prehistoric cave discovered near highway outside of Haifa
A prehistoric cave is in the process of being excavated on the outskirts of Fureidis, a town south of Haifa and near the Zichron Ya’acov interchange, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) announced on a Thursday morning.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Trump orders further strikes on Iran
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Manus on Markets: Trump's secret mission - US and Iran on edge as Hormuz dispute escalates | The National
From tariff turmoil and stock shocks to market meltdowns, the global financial system has never been in such flux.
· Manus Cranny
EU Plans €100 Billion Project To Bring African Sunlight To Power Europe's Electric Revolution
The European Union, which has been starved for cheap energy since the start of the Ukraine war, is betting that the future of its energy system lies under the North African sun. On Tuesday, the European Commission pledged €5 billion of EU money to renewables projects in North Africa and the Middle East, which could …
· Tyler Durden
First photos show frail Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya in Israel court appearance | The National
Palestinian doctor and Gaza hospital director Hussam Abu Safiya appeared frail at an Israeli court hearing, his first public sighting since February 2025.
· The National
Toronto group calls to release alleged Iran proxy who coordinated waves of attacks on Jewish sites
A Toronto activist group called for the US to release the Iranian regime proxy group commander who allegedly helped orchestrate attacks on Jewish, Israeli, and dissident sites and individuals across Europe and North America in the name of Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI), in a Thursday statement.
· MICHAEL STARR
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, state TV reports
Iran's State TV reported Thursday that the country's joint military command has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed "to the passage of all vessels, including oil tankers and commercial ships."
· AfricaNews
(2nd LD) Seoul shares close higher as AI woes ease amid Middle East uncertainties
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· Kim Na-young
Seoul shares close higher as AI woes ease amid Middle East uncertainties
South Korean stocks ended higher Thursday, rebounding after a sharp fall earlier in the day, as major semiconductor shares gained ground after export data proved the sector's robust performance, while uncertainties over the US-Iran war remained in place.
· Yonhap
Three Indian sailors confirmed dead in US strike on tanker near Iran | The National
Three Indian sailors were killed in a US strike on a tanker in the Gulf of Oman, India's Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal confirmed on Thursday, before a second tanker came under fire.
· Taniya Dutta
Saudi Arabia lifts Lebanese trade ban after nearly five years | The National
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered the resumption of Lebanese exports to the kingdom after a ban lasting nearly five years.
· Mina Aldroubi
How AI is helping Middle East boardrooms reduce job cuts and future risks | The National
Corporate boards that prioritise new technology to boost value creation and democratise governance are in a strong position to prevent operational risks, the chief executive of advisory Board Intelligence has said.
· Alvin R Cabral
Emirates airline scraps profit targets as Iran war drags on | The National
Emirates has scrapped its previous earnings targets and would be happy to break even this financial year if the conflict with Iran continues, its president Tim Clark has said.
· The National
Anti-Israel Columbia protest leader Mohsen Mahdawi fights deportation to Jordan
Columbia University anti-Israel student activist Mohsen Mahdawi appealed on Wednesday an immigration court order to deport him to Jordan, according to his legal representation American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU).
· MICHAEL STARR
(LEAD) Seoul shares close higher as AI woes ease amid Middle East uncertainties
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· Kim Na-young
US and Iran trade attacks for a second day, undermining shaky ceasefire
Dubai/Washington: The United States and Iran traded air attacks on Thursday for a second straight day, and US President Donald Trump vowed further strikes if Tehran does not immediately agree to a peace deal.
· Ahmed Tolba, Enas Alashray, Bo Erickson