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Newest first · UTC+11:00US charges alleged Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah suspect – What we know
The United States Department of Justice has arrested and charged an Iraqi national alleged to be a senior commander of an Iran-backed armed group that is said to have orchestrated a wave of international terror attacks.
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in Jenin refugee camp
The Palestinian Ministry of Health said a Palestinian man was killed by Israeli forces during a raid on the Jenin Refugee Camp in the northern occupied West Bank.
Iranian president praises pope’s stance on war with Israel and US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed appreciation for what he described as the “moral and logical position” taken by the leader of the world’s Catholics regarding the recent conflict involving Iran, according to Tasnim News Agency.
US charges alleged Kataib Hezbollah figure after arrest in Turkey
The Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed the arrest of Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, whom the United States has charged over alleged involvement in a series of attacks and ties to the Iraqi armed group Kataib Hezbollah.
Spain's Eurovision boycott over Israeli participation leaves contest fans torn
Felicia from Sweden performs the song “My System” during the dress rehearsal for the Grand Final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, Friday, May 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
US officials suspect Iran behind cyberattack targeted fuel systems
US officials suspect that Iran may be behind a cyberattack targeting systems used to monitor fuel levels in storage tanks supplying petrol stations in several states, according to CNN. The report said hackers exploited online systems that were not protected by passwords.
Israel on alert as Trump weighs Iran military action
According to Yedioth Ahronoth, Israeli officials remain uncertain whether US President Donald Trump will choose renewed confrontation or pursue further diplomatic talks.
UAE's rulers prefer to keep their growing ties to Israel discreet
Tel Aviv City Hall is lit up with the flag of the United Arab Emirates as UAE and Israel announced they would be establishing full diplomatic ties, Aug. 13, 2020, in Tel Aviv, Israel. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty, File)
Trump says Xi agrees Iran must not obtain nuclear weapon
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that Iran should not possess a nuclear weapon and stressed that the Strait of Hormuz would remain open.
‘Surrender not an option’ for Palestine – Iranian envoy
The international community must take a more active approach to the plight of displaced Palestinians and the Israeli occupation of their land, Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani said on Friday.
‘Surrender not an option’ for Palestine – Iranian envoy
The international community must take a more active approach to the plight of displaced Palestinians and the Israeli occupation of their land, Iranian Ambassador to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani said on Friday.
Gatchalian pushes Ginhawa Bill to ease tax burden on microbusinesses amid high oil prices
SEN. Win Gatchalian is pushing to ease the tax burden on micro businesses through the Ginhawa measure amid continuing economic uncertainty brought about by the Middle East tensions and high oil prices.
Tens of thousands expected at major Nakba Day demonstrations in London
Tens of thousands of people are expected to gather in London on Saturday for two major demonstrations, one marking the Nakba in Palestine and another led by far-right campaigner Tommy Robinson, Al Jazeera reported.
Israel instaló una base militar secreta en el desierto de Irak a raíz de la guerra con Irán
Esta imagen satelital proporcionada por Airbus DS muestra lo que parece ser una vía artificial excavada en el desierto occidental de Nukhaib en Irak, a unos 250 kilómetros (155 millas) al suroeste de la capital, Bagdad, el domingo 8 de marzo de 2026. (© Airbus DS 2026 vía AP)
UAE pushed GCC to join coordinated war against Iran, bloomberg reports
Bloomberg reported that the United Arab Emirates unsuccessfully attempted to persuade fellow members of the Gulf Cooperation Council to join a coordinated military campaign against Iran during the early stages of the US-Israeli war.
Eurovision Song Contest reaches its grand final in Vienna
Dean Vuletic, who has been dubbed “Professor Eurovision,” discusses protests against Israel’s participation in the annual song contest. He also gives his opinion on the bookies’ favorite and reveals why big stars usually don’t do well at the event. (May 15)
Gaza airstrike targeted Hamas military wing leader, Israel says
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — An Israeli airstrike in Gaza on Friday targeted the leader of Hamas ’ military wing, Israeli officials said, but it wasn't immediately clear if Izz al-Din al-Haddad was killed or injured.
Video: Araghchi says US-Iran talks ‘suffering from lack of trust’
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that ongoing US-Iran negotiations are “suffering from the lack of trust", emphasising that Tehran seeks clear and well-defined terms before agreeing to any deal.
UN expert condemns Israeli response to sexual abuse allegations
Francesca Albanese criticised Israel’s foreign ministry after it described a New York Times article documenting alleged sexual abuse against Palestinians in Israeli prisons as “hideous and distorted lies” and announced plans to file a defamation lawsuit against the newspaper.
New York: From freedom and pluralism to hatred, antisemitism - opinion
New York, the city that for decades symbolized freedom, pluralism, and acceptance of others, has undergone a deep and troubling change in recent years. The city, long-considered the largest home for Jews outside Israel, is gradually becoming an arena in which many Jews feel threatened, humiliated, and, at times, unw…
NYT accuses Israel of trying to 'stifle journalism' by taking legal action over op-ed
The New York Times accused Israel of attempting to “undermine independent reporting and stifle journalism” after the Prime Minister’s Office announced that it would take legal action against the outlet on Thursday over a controversial column.
BRICS Summit Can't Muster Joint Statement On Iran War Amid Deepening Division
The two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi ended on Friday without a joint statement due to "differing views" on the US-Israeli war against Iran and the current situation in West Asia, the Indian government said in a statement.
Iranian diplomat says solidarity with Palestinians is not enough
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said support for the Palestinian cause must go beyond expressions of solidarity and include efforts to address what he described as the root causes of Palestinian suffering under Israeli occupation.
What to watch in Israel this week: Welcoming new seasons of ‘Rivals,’ ‘The Bear'
There is a lot coming up on Israeli television this week, notably the new season of Fauda on Yes, on May 18, and The Intern, a medical drama starring Niv Sultan of Tehran, which will begin running on Hot on May 19.
Iran giving mixed signals on deals, US open to 20 year halt to enrichment deal, Trump says
US President Donald Trump claimed that the US and Iran had made multiple deals, which Iran then refused to acknowledge, in an interview with Fox News on Friday.
Israel and Lebanon extend truce amid airstrikes, Hezbollah attacks
The US-mediated truce between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by 45 days, State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said on Friday.
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The US-mediated truce between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by 45 days, US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said on Friday.
Nearly 200 ex-diplomats call on Canada to act against Israel
Nearly 200 former Canadian diplomats have urged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to impose “robust” sanctions on Israel over conditions in the occupied Palestinian territories and Lebanon.
Trump says Iran will not use Hormuz ‘as a weapon’
US President Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz “will be open” and vowed that Iran would not be allowed to use the strategic waterway “as a weapon”.
Mamdani slammed for ‘corrupting history’ about the creation of Israel in social media post marking ‘Nakba Day’
Mayor Zohran Mamdani was blasted for “corrupting history” about the creation of Israel in a vile social media post paying tribute to Palestinians – sent out just before Jewish New Yorkers observed Shabbat.
US congresswoman says ‘Nakba did not end in 1948’
Palestinian American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib commemorated the Nakba in remarks delivered before the US Congress, saying the displacement of Palestinians during the creation of Israel in 1948 continues to shape events today.
PM says fuel supply now above pre-war levels, no word on extending excise cut
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Iran war fallout triggers massive biofuel shift across Asia
Asia was first and hardest hit by fossil fuel disruptions caused by the Iran war’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran war fallout triggers massive biofuel shift across Asia
Asia was first and hardest hit by fossil fuel disruptions caused by the Iran war’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz
EEUU arresta a iraquí acusado de plan contra sinagoga en NYC tras ataques en Europa y Canadá
Esta fotografía incluida en una denuncia penal desprecintada el 15 de mayo de 2026 por parte de la corte federal de distrito para el distrito sur de Nueva York muestra a Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi, a la derecha, con Qasem Soleimani, excomandante de la Fuerza Quds del Cuerpo de la Guardia Revolucionaria Islá…
Flag of evil at NYU shows what the haters really think
Israel-haters are doing a fine job of eroding the supposedly bright line between “antizionism” and “antisemitism,” proving that there’s no difference between loathing Jews and opposing the only country dedicated to protecting them.
Israel targets Hamas leader, kills seven Palestinians
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US senators criticise Trump over economic impact of Iran war
Democratic lawmakers criticised President Donald Trump’s war on Iran, saying the conflict was driving up fertiliser, fuel and household costs across the United States.
Lebanon and Israel agree to extend ceasefire for 45 days
Lebanon welcomed a 45-day extension of the ceasefire with Israel following two days of negotiations in Washington, even as Israeli attacks continued across Lebanon, killing at least 11 people on Wednesday.
Iranian UN mission says US seeking cover for ‘aggression’
Iran’s mission to the United Nations accused the United States of trying to “manufacture a false image” of broad international support by emphasising the number of co-sponsors behind a Bahrain-backed draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz.
Cornell trustees back Jewish president after confrontation with pro-Palestinian protesters
Cornell University’s Jewish president will not be penalized for a recent campus altercation with pro-Palestinian protesters who had surrounded his car following a campus debate on Israel, an investigation by the university concluded Friday.
Amid Eurovision tensions, Israelis find allies in Austria’s youth Green party, cafe
As anti-Israel boycotts and protests roiled this year’s Eurovision song contest in Vienna, some Israelis attending the competition have found unlikely allies: Austria’s youth Green movement and a local café that has openly embraced them.
IDF declares closed military zone in Rosh HaNikra, Achziv areas after situational assessment
The IDF declared a closed military zone in the areas of Rosh Hanikra and Achziv in northern Israel, near the border with Lebanon, following a situation assessment, the military announced on Friday.
WATCH: IDF conducts 'Sulfur and Fire' readiness exercise along eastern border, Dead Sea area
The IDF completed a multi-scenario readiness exercise along Israel’s eastern border on Friday to assess the military’s readiness for a surprise attack.
Strong Fast Friday runs put Rosenqvist, McLaughlin atop Indy speed chart
Kyle Kirkwood (27) drives during an IndyCar auto race Aug. 31, 2025, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
Israel lanza ataque en Gaza contra líder del ala militar de Hamás
Palestinos huyen de un incendio tras un ataque israelí en un edificio residencial en el vecindario de Rimal, el viernes 15 de mayo de 2026, en Ciudad de Gaza. (AP Foto/Jehad Alshrafi)
Araghchi warns Americans will pay economic price for Iran war
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Americans would bear increasing economic costs from what he described as a “war of choice” launched by the United States and Israel against Iran.
Abu Dhabi says Iran launched 3,000 missiles and drones at UAE
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates reaffirmed the United Arab Emirates’s “firm approach based on supporting the security and stability of the region” while condemning “in the strongest terms the Iranian attacks and threats that targeted the state and the countries of the region”.