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Israeli strikes kill nine in Gaza, despite ceasefire
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Israeli forces attack, advance into areas in south western Syria
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Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower on renewed Middle East tensions
Asia-Pacific markets were set to open lower Thursday, tracking Wall Street losses, as tensions between Iran and the U.S. keep oil prices elevated, stoking energy and inflation worries.
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Israel and Lebanon agree to renew fragile ceasefire, create Hezbollah-free zones
The deal calls for the Lebanese army to take full control of those areas, from which the militants would be banned
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Israel and Lebanon agree to renew fragile ceasefire, create Hezbollah-free zones
The deal calls for the Lebanese army to take full control of those areas, from which the militants would be banned
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Israel and Lebanon agree to implement a ceasefire
In a joint statement, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire but said it would require a "complete cessation" of fire by Hezbollah.
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Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire
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Trump confirms calling Netanyahu ‘f***ing crazy’
US President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “f***ing crazy” during a heated phone conversation over Israel’s military operations in Lebanon.
· RT
US House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump
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NHS staff should be banned from wearing pro-Palestinian badges, report recommends
NHS staff could be barred from wearing political badges on their uniforms, such as pro-Palestinian symbols, as part of proposals to help tackle antisemitism.
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Israel and Lebanon say they agree to ceasefire
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US House votes to halt Iran war, in rebuke to Trump
The US House of Representatives passed a measure that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran.
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Cámara baja de EEUU aprueba resolución para frenar la acción militar contra Irán
El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, el republicano Mike Johnson --acompañado por líderes del Partido Republicano--, se prepara para hablar con los periodistas el miércoles 3 de junio de 2026, en el Capitolio en Washington. (AP Foto/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Lisa Mascaro
Three Holon minors arrested on suspicion of assaulting student in school bathroom
Three minors, aged 14 and 15, have been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a 13-year-old student at a school in Holon, the Israel Police announced on Tuesday.
· HODAYA RAN
Israeli strike on medical team in southern Lebanon kills paramedic
Lebanon’s National News Agency reports that Israeli fighter jets “deliberately” targeted a medical team in the town of Zebdine, in the Nabatieh district.
· Middleeasteye
US House passes war powers resolution to curb Trump’s authority in Iran
Stunning rebuke to president as lawmakers vote 215-208 for measure forcing him to seek congressional approval
· Roberttait
Trump reiterates demand for Iran’s enriched uranium
US President Donald Trump has again insisted that Washington wants control of Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium.
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House Passes Dem Resolution to Block U.S. Military Action Against Iran In Narrow Vote
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution on June 3 directing the withdrawal of U.S. troops from armed hostilities with Iran, in a closely divided 215–208 vote.
· Tyler Durden
US House votes to stop Iran war in rebuke to Trump
The vote will not end US military attacks on Iran, but shows how isolated the president has become as the unpopular conflict drags on
· Bloomberg
US House votes to stop Iran war in rebuke to Trump
The vote will not end US military attacks on Iran, but shows how isolated the president has become as the unpopular conflict drags on
· Bloomberg
US House approves measure to restrain Trump action in Iran
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· Ariana Figueroa
US House of Representatives passes war powers resolution in rebuke to Trump
The United States House of Representatives has passed a resolution to rein in President Donald Trump’s powers to attack Iran without congressional authorisation.
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House defies Trump admin and approves war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran
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· Associated Press
Who is Adam Hamawy? Doctor who served in Gaza is on the path to US Congress
Adam Hamawy, a plastic surgeon, army veteran and conflict-zone medical worker, has won a crowded Democratic primary for an open seat in the United States House of Representatives.
· Joseph Stepansky
Jessica Lange sparkles in newest film, ‘The Great Lillian Hall’ - review
Jessica Lange has been an exciting actress since her screen debut as a ditzy starlet who is cradled gently in a giant ape’s palm in King Kong 50 years ago, and she’s just as much fun to watch today in The Great Lillian Hall, which opens in theaters around Israel on Thursday.
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Expats’ Iran war reactions show how Gulf states instill loyalty
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Iran says it hit US naval vessel, resumes talks with Washington
Iran said it targeted a US military vessel hosting a "control and command" centre on Wednesday, as it approached Iranian territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman.
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Bahrain arrests 15 people accused of links to IRGC
Bahrain says it has arrested 15 people accused of working for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, hours after Tehran launched attacks on the kingdom and neighbouring Kuwait.
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Satellite pix said to show Israel’s overt Gaza territorial goals
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Netanyahu: Iran regime’s days are numbered and Israel will ‘help’ bring it down
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· Emily Goodin
Australia news LIVE: One Nation support grows among women, according to polls; Trump confirms fiery, expletive-laden call with Netanyahu
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Does Israel have nukes? ‘Most of the world assesses they do,’ says Rubio
A Democratic lawmaker in the United States has grilled top diplomat Marco Rubio on whether Israel has nuclear weapons, but the secretary of state did not provide a clear answer.
· Al Jazeera Staff
[Wang Son-taek] A hope for a Hormuz coalition
Nearly two months have passed since the April 7 ceasefire in the Iran war. Yet negotiations aimed at turning that pause into a durable settlement remain stalled. The fighting may have slowed, but a viable political endgame remains elusive. That reality deserves not only frustration but sober recognition. Why has dip…
· Korea Herald
'Crazy' phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
Donald Trump has become the latest US president to find himself at odds with Benjamin Netanyahu, after reportedly clashing with the Israeli prime minister over military action in Lebanon that has thrown Washington's Iran diplomacy into crisis.
· Bernd Debusmann Jr
How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday 6/3/2026
Oil prices rose following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks retreated from their records.
· The Associated Press
White House blasts ‘stupid’ report that Iran is more at risk of going nuclear than before the war
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· Caitlin Doornbos
Iran launches deadly attack in Kuwait
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Iranian Drone and Missile Barrage Against Kuwait Inflames Regional Tensions
Iran fired a barrage of missiles and drones at Kuwait on Wednesday, killing a civilian and injuring dozens of others at the international airport, Kuwait and the United States said. It was one of the biggest Iranian strikes and the first known fatality in a Gulf nation since the cease-fire took effect in April.
· Vivian Nereim
House considers resolution to halt military action against Iran
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., joined by GOP leaders, prepares to talk to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, June 3, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Lisa Mascaro
US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi accused of smuggling encryption tech to Iran | The National
A dual US-Iranian national, Jamshid Ghomi, has been arrested in California and is now charged with providing encryption equipment to Iran's nuclear programme.
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US-Iranian national Jamshid Ghomi accused of smuggling encryption tech to Iran | The National
A dual US-Iranian national, Jamshid Ghomi, has been arrested in California and is now charged with providing encryption equipment to Iran's nuclear programme.
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How Israel, America's enemies weaponize the NYT's prestige to target Western values - opinion
On May 11, 2026, Nicholas Kristof published an opinion column in The New York Times presenting grave allegations, based on accounts cited in the article, of rape and sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israeli personnel and others.
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UK gov't removes Israel from 'no travel list' for first time since June 2025 Iran war
The British government has taken Israel off the 'no travel' list for the first time since summer 2025.
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Iran claims failed US missile struck Kuwait airport after saying Gulf bore 'clear responsibility'
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed that a failed US Patriot interceptor missile hit a Kuwaiti airport on Tuesday, and denied reports that Tehran fired at the airport, according to regime-linked media.
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Hezbollah says it attacked Israeli forces at Beaufort Castle
Hezbollah says it has carried out several attacks in recent hours against Israeli forces and military equipment stationed at Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.
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Trump to attend Nato summit despite tension over Iran war | The National
US President Donald Trump will attend the Nato summit in Turkey next month, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday, ending months of speculation over whether he would appear.
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