Staff Sgt. Negev Dagan killed in combat in southern Lebanon
Staff Sgt. Negev Dagan, 20, from Dekel, was killed during combat in southern Lebanon, the IDF announced on Friday.
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China on Friday stressed that a ceasefire must be reached urgently in the region, with trade routes reopened "as soon as possible".
· Middleeasteye
Philippines government evacuates more than 9,500 citizens from Gulf during Iran war | The National
More than 9,500 Filipino residents have left the Gulf region over the last two months due to the Iran war in repatriation flights organised by the Philippine government.
· Ramola Talwar Badam
Cristiano Ronaldo's level hasn't dropped since move to Al Nassr, says Portugal boss | The National
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez said Cristiano Ronaldo continues to operate at a high level, dismissing suggestions that his move to Saudi Arabia has made him less of a force at international level.
· Steve Luckings
(URGENT) Japanese PM Takaichi to visit S. Korea's Andong next week for talks with Lee: Cheong Wa Dae
(6th LD) U.S., China agree Iran can never have nuke, Strait of Hormuz must remain open: White House
· Park Boram
Foreigners remain net sellers of S. Korean stocks, bonds in April
SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors remained net sellers of South Korean stocks and bonds for the third consecutive month in April, the central bank data showed Friday, although the outflow volume narrowed amid signs of a possible resolution to the Middle East war.
· Kang Yoon-seung
The Nakba is a rolling crisis for the Palestinians | The National
It is almost eight decades since the Nakba of 1948, and yet for millions of Palestinians, displacement and violence remain their lot. In Gaza, Israeli troops continue to occupy a large chunk of the ruined territory. Meanwhile, settler extremists are given free rein to run amok in the occupied West Bank, harassing Pa…
· The National Editorial
Ta'ziz says phase one of chemicals projects on track despite war uncertainty | The National
The first phase of Abu Dhabi-based Taziz’s chemicals project is on track despite disruption by the Iran war and its ammonia plant is nearing completion, chief executive Mashal Al Kindi has said.
· Fareed Rahman
Oil prices jumps after Trump says China agreed to buy U.S. crude following Xi talks
Oil prices rose Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump said China has agreed to purchase oil from America, following talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
· Justina Lee
KOSPI down over 3 pct late Fri. morning after topping historic 8,000 points
SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks fell more than 3 percent late Friday morning, after briefly topping the landmark 8,000-point level, as investors cashed in gains amid woes over the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.
· Kim Na-young
ABC ombudsman declares Laura Tingle’s Israel analysis ‘duly impartial’ as complaints campaigns gain traction | The Weekly Beast
And veteran Nine journalist Laurie Oakes delivers a masterclass in political reporting at Old Parliament House
· Amanda Meade
Clean energy seen as ‘structurally immune’ to Hormuz-style shock
The war in Iran has provided new impetus to the low-carbon transition as renewable energy is seen as less vulnerable to future price shocks, according to a group of corporate bosses and senior bankers.
· Alastair Marsh
Iran war energy shock raises Asia's interest in fuel blending
India is pushing for the use of more biofuels in transportation in order to slash dependence on imported fossil fuels, which have been disrupted by the Iran war.
· Sibi Arasu
Two transatlantic powerbrokers: Europe should step up on Iran and double down on Ukraine
Stories driving the day in Brussels and beyond.
· Anne McElvoy, Peter Snowdon
Iran is Europe’s war too, argues Trump’s former national security adviser
COPENHAGEN — Former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton has been at loggerheads with Donald Trump, but agrees with his old boss on at least one thing: Europe should get involved in Iran.
· Anne McElvoy, Peter Snowdon
China to buy U.S. oil to feed its 'insatiable appetite,' Trump tells Fox News
U.S. President Donald Trump said China has agreed to buy American oil, in a pre-recorded interview with Fox News that aired Thursday evening stateside, as the two nations push for concrete trade and business wins at their ongoing bilateral summit.
· Anniek Bao
US brokers between Israel, Lebanon and says progress with China
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The United States on Thursday sought to extend a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon as President Donald Trump voiced optimism at China's efforts on Iran.
· Agence France-Presse
Diesel, gasoline prices up next week
MANILA, Philippines — Diesel and gasoline prices are expected to increase next week due to the re-escalation of geopolitical risks in the Middle East, local oil industry sources said on Friday.
· Ed Paolo Salting
Container shipping costs to Middle East up for 2 months in April amid tensions
SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- Container shipping costs from South Korea to the Middle East shot up for two straight months in April, the customs agency said Friday, amid prolonged geopolitical tensions in the region.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Prolonged Mideast war feared to lead to price hikes: finance ministry
The South Korean economy continues to be on a recovery path on the back of strong chip exports, but the prolonged Middle East crisis is raising concerns over inflation and growing financial burdens on households, the finance ministry said Friday.
· Yonhap
Trump insiste en que las relaciones entre EEUU y China van bien pese a las diferencias
El presidente Donald Trump participa en una ceremonia de bienvenida con su homólogo chino, Xi Jinping, en el Gran Salón del Pueblo, el jueves 14 de mayo de 2026, en Beijing. (AP Foto/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Aamer Madhani
Prolonged Mideast war feared to lead to price hikes: finance ministry
SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy continues to be on a recovery path on the back of strong chip exports, but the prolonged Middle East crisis is raising concerns over inflation and growing financial burdens on households, the finance ministry said Friday.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Questions remain on Taiwan and Iran on day two of Trump's visit to China
Fri 15 May 2026 at 10:33am
· Patrick Martin
(URGENT) KOSPI breaches another landmark, surpassing 8,000 points for 1st time in history
(6th LD) U.S., China agree Iran can never have nuke, Strait of Hormuz must remain open: White House
· Kim Na-young
Trump comes one vote away from being forced to end war in Iran
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· Nick Pearson
US House narrowly rejects bid to rein in Trump Iran war powers
The US House of Representatives narrowly defeated a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress, but the effort to rein in US President Donald Trump's military campaign failed by the closest possible margin.
· REUTERS
Terrorists hurl rocks at vehicle in West Bank, prompting search for attackers, IDF says
Troops of the 636th Combat Intelligence Collection Battalion killed one of the terrorists involved in the attacks and injured another.
· ARIELLA ROITMAN
Third round of Israel-Lebanon peace talks 'productive, positive' so far, US official says
The first day of a third round of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon has concluded after eight hours of talks hosted at the US State Department in Washington on Thursday.
· AMICHAI STEIN, JERUSALEM POST STAFF, GOLDIE KATZ
(URGENT) KOSPI opens lower, just shy of historic landmark of 8,000 points
(6th LD) U.S., China agree Iran can never have nuke, Strait of Hormuz must remain open: White House
· Kim Na-young
Trump is wrapping up his Beijing visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump each proposed a toast during a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
· Aamer Madhani
S. Korea gradually feeling impact of prolonged Middle East crisis: finance minister
SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is gradually feeling the impact of the prolonged conflict in the Middle East through higher consumer prices despite strong export data, the finance minister said Friday, vowing proactive steps to stabilize supply chains.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Face it, Jewish liberals: You have no friends on the left
On Monday, The New York Times allowed a top columnist to stain its pages with obviously fake stories of Israelis using dog rape to abuse Palestinian prisoners.
· Karol Markowicz
Probing the mystery why feds have filed just 1 insider trading case in prediction markets after all the headlines
That’s what US regulators are telling On The Money when asked about the notable lack of enforcement cases filed over suspicious trades in the futures and prediction markets surrounding big news events in the Iran war and elsewhere.
· Charles Gasparino
Líbano e Israel inician nueva ronda de conversaciones en Washington
Fuerzas de seguridad y personal de emergencia se congregan alrededor de un vehículo en llamas debido a un ataque aéreo israelí, mientras un hombre intenta apagar el fuego, el miércoles 13 de mayo de 2026, en la ciudad costera de Jiyeh, al sur de Beirut, Líbano. (AP Foto/Mustafa Jamalddine)
· Abby Sewell
Trump China visit LIVE: US president, Xi Jinping continue US-China summit with discussions on Iran, trade and Taiwan
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· Lisa Visentin, Tom Housden
Iran’s nuke-in-progress: Letters to the Editor — May 15, 2026
Why is it so difficult to understand just how dangerous Iran would be if it had a nuclear weapon (“Dropping ‘A’ bomb,” May 14)?
· Post readers
First day of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire talks ‘positive’, US official says
The truce will end on Sunday if it is not extended, though Israel has continued to launch air strikes it says are targeting Hezbollah
· Agence France-Presse
First day of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire talks ‘positive’, US official says
The truce will end on Sunday if it is not extended, though Israel has continued to launch air strikes it says are targeting Hezbollah
· Agence France-Presse
O'Ward reaches top of Indianapolis 500 speed chart on 3rd day of practice
Pato O’Ward is introduced before an IndyCar auto race, Aug. 31, 2025, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)
· Michael Marot
FBI offers $200K reward for ex-Air Force intelligence agent accused of spying for Iran
The FBI announced Thursday it is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension and prosecution of Monica Witt, a former U.S. service member and counterintelligence agent who was indicted by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia in February 2019 on charges of espionage, including t…
· Fox News
Why Trump’s Reflecting Pool Repairs Are in Trouble
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· David A Fahrenthold
Xi promised not to send military equipment to Iran – Trump
US President Donald Trump said Chinese President Xi Jinping had promised him that China would not send military aid to Iran. The leaders held talks in Beijing on Thursday, marking the first visit by a US president to China since 2017.
· RT
Xi promised not to send military equipment to Iran – Trump
US President Donald Trump has said Chinese President Xi Jinping promised him that China will not send military aid to Iran. The leaders held talks in Beijing on Thursday, marking the first visit by a US president to China since 2017.
· RT
'Productive and peaceful' first day of Israel and Lebanon talks as Trump discusses Iran with Xi
Fri 15 May 2026 at 8:27am
· Georgie Hewson
Nueva flotilla con activistas y ayuda humanitaria sale de Turquía rumbo a Gaza
Activistas con chalecos salvavidas color anaranjado a bordo de un barco de la Flotilla Sumud con destino a Gaza mientras soldados de la Armada de Israel lo escoltan a puerto, el 2 de octubre de 2025, en Ashdod, Israel, después de interceptar a la embarcación mientras se acercaba a la costa de Gaza. (AP Foto/Leo Corr…
· Murat Kocabas
Hamas linked network behind Red Ribbon campaign for Palestinian 'hostages' - exclusive
A United Kingdom-based Hamas and Muslim Brotherhood-linked network is behind the global pro-Palestinian campaign, copying the slogans, ribbons, and hostage posters from the Israeli October 7 Massacre hostage advocacy campaign to cast Palestinian security prisoners and convicted terrorists as hostages.
· MICHAEL STARR
More Israeli strikes hit towns across southern Lebanon
Israel launched another series of attacks against towns in southern Lebanon in violation of their ceasefire agreement, according to Al Jazeera reporters on the ground.
· Middleeasteye
Israel says it will sue New York Times over article on sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners
Media law experts cast doubt on viability of a defamation lawsuit promised by Netanyahu over Nicholas Kristof essay
· Alice Speri, Jeremy Barr
NYC first lady Rama Duwaji’s Spotify playlists included ‘hungry but sexy for Palestine’: report
It’s full of sour notes.
· David Propper, Matthew Fischetti