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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Thursday it received a report of an incident 38 nautical miles (70 km) northeast of the United Arab Emirates port of Fujairah.
In Tunisia, May usually heralds the start of the summer tourism boom, but as the Middle East war wreaks havoc on the region, the season is opening on uneasy footing.
Hundreds of Israeli settlers, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, stormed Joseph’s Tomb in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Wednesday.
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas's Fatah movement is due on Thursday to elect a new central committee for the first time in 10 years, as it faces existential challenges in the wake of Israel's war on Gaza.
Israeli air strikes have attacked Seddiqine and Tuffahta in southern Lebanon, the National News Agency reported.
Hundreds of Israeli settlers, led by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, stormed Joseph’s Tomb in the occupied West Bank city of Nablus on Wednesday.
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked United States sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a United Nations expert on the occupied Palestinian territory.
Electric-vehicle maker Polestar told CNBC Thursday that "range anxiety" has been replaced by "pump anxiety," amid worries around a Middle East crisis that has global energy prices soaring.
Israel’s military says an explosive drone fired by Hezbollah has landed in Israeli territory near the Lebanese border, injuring several Israelis.
Two civilians were seriously injured, and one other was lightly injured after an explosive drone struck Rosh Hanikra on Thursday.
In a speech to lawmakers laced with all the pomp that accompanies the ceremonial opening of Parliament, the king said the U.K.'s economic, energy and national security would be tested as it deals with the fallout from the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The question is whether Prime Minister Keir Starmer will be around to…
Singapore Airlines-backed Air India will substantially cut international flights during the peak June to August travel period, as the Iran war-led airspace restrictions and record-high jet fuel prices weigh on the carrier's operational viability.
When Noam Bettan takes the stage to represent Israel as he sings the song, “Michelle,” at the final of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna on Saturday night, millions will be watching around the world, and especially in Israel, home to many of the competition’s most devoted fans.
The US-Israeli war on Iran is draining the colour from Japan’s supermarket shelves, with the biggest crisp makers swapping once-vibrant packaging for monochrome as a result of a shortage of ink.
(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
A ship anchored off the east coast of the United Arab Emirates has been seized and is heading toward Iranian territorial waters, the British military said Thursday.
(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
A mysterious and ancient stone tunnel was recently discovered near Kibbutz Ramat Rachel in southern Jerusalem during preventative excavations ahead of the construction of the new neighborhood promoted by the Israel Land Authority (ILA).
Diplomats gathered in Jerusalem on Wednesday ahead of Jerusalem Day for a joint event hosted by the Jerusalem Center for Applied Policy (JCAP) and the Jerusalem Winery, in partnership with Deputy Mayor Adir Schwartz.
Israel's Defense Ministry signed a contract with Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone to develop an extended-range capability for the F-35 "Adir" fighter jet, in what Defense & Tech by The Jerusalem Post understands is the first time F-35s will be equipped with external fuel tanks.
Hong Kong’s economic recovery is intact, but it would be folly to ignore the rising prices and uncertainty flowing from the Middle East
Hong Kong’s economic recovery is intact, but it would be folly to ignore the rising prices and uncertainty flowing from the Middle East
Iran’s participation in the 2026 Venice Biennale remains uncertain after the country’s pavilion commissioner denied the country had withdrawn from the exhibition, despite organisers saying days before the opening that Iran would not take part.
As the world watches U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping's historic summit, analysts suggest it could mark a reset in ties between the world's top two economies.
The stone village of Ein Hod sits on the slopes of Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
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Dos hombres navegan en una pequeña embarcación mientras una serie de mercantes, petroleros y buques de servicios esperan en el horizonte, en el estrecho de Ormuz, frente a Bandar Abbas, Irán, el 27 de abril de 2026.(Razieh Poudat/ISNA vía AP)
The UK's economy grew faster than expected in March, despite the month seeing the first impact of the Iran war.
Tthe Strait of Hormuz is open to all commercial ships if they coordinate with Iran’s naval forces, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition on Wednesday submitted a bill to dissolve the Knesset and trigger elections amid an ultra-Orthodox conscription crisis.
Two men sit in a small boat on the water as a mix of bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels line the horizon in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, April 27, 2026.(Razieh Poudat/ISNA via AP)
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Los índices de las bolsas de Japón, Corea del Sur y Australia se muestran en una pantalla en una sala de la sede del Hana Bank en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el 14 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Ahn Young-joon)
The stone village of Ein Hod sits on the slopes of Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
The U.S. and China agreed to forge more cooperative ties at their summit in Beijing on Thursday, in a high-stakes meeting full of friendly gestures between two countries that have been battling for years on issues ranging from intellectual property and human rights to technology and trade.
Iran on Thursday called on Brics member states to condemn what it says are violations of international law by the United States and Israel, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said in a statement on his Telegram account.
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly visited the United Arab Emirates during the Israeli-U.S. war with Iran, his office said Wednesday. The UAE later denied any secret visit had occurred.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia ’s maritime agency says Iranian-linked tankers are exploiting “jurisdictional gaps” to conduct ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned oil near its waters, rejecting allegations that authorities ignored a long-running trade allowing Iran to evade U.S. sanctions.
United States Vice President JD Vance has said he believes progress is being made in negotiations with Iran, despite President Donald Trump rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal as unacceptable. The comments come as diplomatic efforts continue to prevent a collapse in the fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran.
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra says it will go to trial next week to defend an unfair dismissal case brought by a pianist whose concert it cancelled after he made comments on stage about Gaza, characterising the matter as a fight to “control” who appears on its stage.
The Israeli military issued expulsion threats on Thursday to residents of eight towns and villages in Lebanon's Bekaa region and the country's south ahead of possible strikes.
The Israel Prison Service has sharply increased its use of solitary confinement against Palestinian prisoners, including women, children, since 2023, including minors and women, according to Haaretz, citing Physicians for Human Rights Israel.
(2nd LD) Trump arrives in Beijing for summit talks with Xi on trade, Iran, Taiwan, other topics
Adnoc Logistics and Services reported a 12 per cent annual jump in first quarter net income despite Iran war-driven maritime logistics disruptions as higher shipping rates offset a drop in revenue.
Iran hosted a World Cup departure rally attended by thousands of fans in Tehran's Enqelab Square on Wednesday night, even though concerns remain about the team's entry into the United States and its ability to compete in the tournament.
SEJONG, May 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust watchdog on Thursday launched on-site investigations into four major petrochemical firms over allegations of price-fixing amid growing concerns over rising consumer prices in the wake of the Middle East crisis, sources said.