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BUCHAREST — Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin is set to address a joint session of Romania's Chamber of Deputies and Senate on Wednesday, as the two countries mark the annual Day of Solidarity and Friendship between Romania and Israel.
A total of 574 candidates were elected on Gaza-related or Muslim issues in the recent British local elections, according to an analysis by the Henry Jackson Society.
Israeli strikes targeting cars on a highway south of Beirut on Wednesday killed eight people, including two children, Lebanon's health ministry said, in the latest attacks despite a ceasefire in the Israel-Hezbollah war.
Beijing: President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with the Iran war, trade and artificial intelligence the key talking points of their high-stakes meeting.
President says he ‘doesn’t think about anybody’ when questioned on financial impact of the Iran war as he departed for Beijing
A series of nine small earthquakes struck the Pardis area east of Tehran overnight, Iran’s Mehr news agency reported on Wednesday, renewing fears among experts and residents that the Iranian capital could face a major seismic disaster.
Israel has banned and deported popular YouTube personality Tyler Oliveira for alleged antisemitism, according to a post shared by the influencer on X on Tuesday.
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring during a World Cup 2026 group F qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Hungary in Lisbon, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Armando Franca, File)
Israeli forces have killed an average of at least one Palestinian child a week in the occupied West Bank since the start of 2025, a Unicef spokesperson said on Tuesday.
A fugitive who fled from Kuwait to Saudi Arabia is in custody after he was arrested in a co-ordinated operation between the two Gulf countries.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Tuesday that Lamine Yamal is old enough to make his own decisions after the Spain star waved a Palestinian flag during an open-top bus parade to celebrate winning the Spanish title.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (Jakarta Post/ANN) -- As tensions in the Middle East erupted into a full-blown war, major airlines, including Egypt Air and Etihad, were forced to cancel flights. "It is because of the war. Almost every day, flights to the Middle East are canceled," explained a representative at the Terminal 3 fro…
Jerusalem: A team of researchers in Israel has published what it described as the most comprehensive report yet on sexual violence by Palestinian militants during and after the Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Defence minister says E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft deployed to Gulf in March will join UK and France-led defensive effort to calm Iran conflict
Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring at the King Saud University Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla, file)
Previous slideNext slide A giant Palestinian flag is carried through Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank, to commemorate 78 years since the Nakba. AFPInfo Moldovan singer Aliona Moon performs in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, in Vienna. ReutersInfo Cristiano Ronaldo shows his frustration at a m…
Un soldado de la Guardia Revolucionaria se ve en el mostrador de un restaurante de comida rápida en el norte de Teherán, Irán, el domingo 10 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Vahid Salemi)
Two rare and ancient coins allegedly smuggled from Israel were returned to the country by the United States earlier this week the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) revealed on Wednesday.
Taipei, Taiwan – Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to seek concessions on Taiwan and US tariffs when he meets United States President Donald Trump for a high-stakes summit taking place in the shadow of the war on Iran.
United States President Donald Trump departed for Beijing on Tuesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying the two leaders would hold a “long talk” on Iran even as trade remains the main focus of the visit.
TOKYO — The packaging on some snacks in Japan is turning a somber black-and-white, as the war in Iran disrupts the supply of an ingredient used in colored ink.
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AD Ports Group, the operator of industrial cities and free zones in Abu Dhabi, reported 43 per cent annual jump in its first-quarter profit as the company focused on diversifying its trade routes amid Iran conflict.
South Korean stocks rebounded by more than 2 percent to settle above the 7,800-point mark Wednesday as investors scooped up semiconductor and auto shares amid lingering Middle East tensions ahead of the US-China summit. The local currency declined against the US dollar.
Una operadora habla por teléfono en la sala de operaciones de Hana Bank en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el miércoles 13 de mayo de 2026. (AP Foto/Lee Jin-man)
Among all the big-ticket changes touted in the federal budget, the government has raised a little-understood fee imposed on travellers leaving the country, making international departures even more expensive as the war in the Middle East pushes up airfares.
The Israeli military issued new evacuation orders for residents of the southern Lebanese towns and villages of Meiss El Jabal, Yanouh, Borj El Chmali, Houla, Debl and Aabbasiyyeh, warning that it would soon act against the areas “forcefully”.
The Tel Aviv District Court approved a one-time allocation of about NIS 200,000 from the Ida Abush public endowment to purchase laptops and essential equipment for children from low-income families in northern Israel and conflict-line communities, the Justice Ministry’s Corporations Authority announced this week.
Israeli defense tech developer Smart Shooter has secured a $10.7 million contract with the US Army to supply its AI-powered SMASH fire control systems, the company announced this week. The deal will provide American soldiers with advanced "one-shot, one-hit" technology designed as a counter-drone weapons system.
The Israeli parliament approved a bill on Tuesday to establish public trials and impose the death penalty on Palestinian detainees accused of taking part in the 7 October attacks.
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rebounded by more than 2 percent to settle above the 7,800-point mark Wednesday as investors scooped up semiconductor and auto shares amid lingering Middle East tensions ahead of the U.S.-China summit. The local currency declined against the U.S. dollar.
(URGENT) Seoul shares open 1.55 pct higher at fresh record high of 7,499.07 on hopes for U.S.-Iran peace deal
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Kylian, 22, studies law at the Sorbonne University in Paris. After the start of the Israeli massacres in Gaza following the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023, he joined student demonstrations to demand an end to the bombings and to defend Palestinian rights.
It is nearly 10 years since the US president made a state visit to China, and Iran, Taiwan, trade, AI and drugs look set to dominate
Un instalador solar fija un panel solar en la azotea de una casa en Manila, Filipinas, el 30 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Anton L. Delgado)
Trump says US will ‘win’ war on Iran either way
Kuwait has summoned Iran's ambassador after would-be attackers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to infiltrate Bubiyan Island and exchanged fire with Kuwaiti forces.
Kuwait has summoned Iran's ambassador after would-be attackers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attempted to infiltrate Bubiyan Island and exchanged fire with Kuwaiti forces.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Tuesday that Israel’s actions are no longer confined to the region but are evolving into a “global security problem”, accusing Israel of escalating regional tensions through violence and expansionism.
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open higher on Wednesday, bouncing back from losses in the previous session.
Panicked consumers in hard-hit Asia are turning to rooftop solar power as costs climb due to the Iran war. In the Philippines, which is in a state of national energy emergency, a survey of 20 local solar companies found a 70% increase in weekly installations and a six-fold jump in customer inquirers since the confli…
The Israeli military said several rockets were fired by Hezbollah towards Israeli forces operating in southern Lebanon during the past few hours, adding that the projectiles landed near troops without causing injuries.
One day after vehemently denying speculation that India plans to raise duties on gold and silver imports following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's urging people to avoid buying gold for a year due to the impact of the Iran war, India did in fact raise import tariffs on gold and silver in an attempt to defend its…
The Ministry of Defence of Iraq denied reports of unidentified military installations in the desert area of Najaf, saying the region remains fully under the control and monitoring of Iraqi security forces.
Japanese snack giant Calbee is switching to monochrome packaging on some of its products, because of a naphtha shortage sparked by oil supply disruptions related to the Iran war.
Iranian Vice President and head of the Environmental Protection Organisation of Iran Sheena Ansari said a suspected oil spill near Kharg Island in the Gulf was most likely caused by a non-Iranian tanker discharging contaminated sewage into the sea rather than a leak from Iranian oil infrastructure.
A person looks at the fresh fish at a grocery store Monday, May 11, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)