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Israel strikes near Lebanon’s Qaraoun dam as war intensifies: What to know
The strikes near the large water reservoir follow pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to up attacks on Hezbollah in response to rocket fire and a rising death to…
US gave Israel 'tacit agreement' to target senior Hezbollah figures
While there is no explicit agreement, sources say Washington has offered quiet approval despite a ceasefire reached April 16.
US-Iran deal could take ‘a few days’ as roadblocks emerge, nuclear talks deferred
Mediators are scrambling to secure a deal that would end the war, while leaving unresolved the thorniest issues that predated it.
Cash as leverage: How Iran's push for frozen billions is reshaping diplomacy
The frozen assets debate is a test of whether the postwar diplomatic track can move toward a durable framework — or whether financial mistrust will evolve into yet another breakin…
Israel carried out attack against Hamas new armed wing chief, Netanyahu says
May 26 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that Israel carried out an attack against Hamas new armed wing chief in Gaza.He did not provide furthe…
Board of Peace envoy warns UN that Gaza division risks becoming permanent
By Emma FargeMay 21 (Reuters) - The Board of Peace's lead envoy for Gaza warned the U.N. Security Council on Thursday that the enclave's current division could become permanent, l…
Trump vows U.S. will retrieve uranium from Iran
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump vowed on Thursday that the United States will eventually recover Iran's stockpile of highly enriched uranium despite comments…
First Gaza flotilla activists arrive in Istanbul from Israel: AFP
The first of hundreds of Gaza flotilla activists began arriving at Istanbul airport Thursday after being arrested then deported from Israel, an AFP correspondent said.The 422 acti…
Israel targets Turkey charity amid Gaza flotilla tensions
The request, published in Israeli media, marks a further escalation in tensions with Turkey amid disputes over Gaza aid operations.
Chinese container ship among few vessels crossing Hormuz amid deadlock to open waterway
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - A Chinese-operated container ship was among the few to cross the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, data showed on Thursday, as uncertainty grows ar…
