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For Israel, Lebanon deal 'historic' despite fears Hezbollah will rebuild
While the deal with Lebanon allows the Israeli military to maintain a presence there, security experts warn that it also gives the weakened Hezbollah the time it needs to recover.
Exclusive-Turkey says NATO adjusting to security landscape, US not withdrawing
By Tuvan GumrukcuANKARA, June 30 (Reuters) - NATO is adjusting to a shifting security landscape and the United States is not seeking to leave the alliance, Turkish Defence Ministe…
Keep out of China's clutches, Taiwan's president tells military cadets
By Ben Blanchard and Ann WangTAIPEI, June 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te warned military cadets on Tuesday not to succumb to China's spying activities and to defen…
Trump to make first flight on Qatar-gifted jet this week
US President Donald Trump will make his first flight on a new Air Force One plane gifted by Qatar later this week, the White House said Monday.Trump will take the jet on Wednesday…
Rubio hosts Libya’s Saddam Hifter as US pushes unity plan: What to know
The pair discussed "possible avenues for cooperation" to advance Libya's unification.
Lebanon president tells US commander will exert sovereignty over all country's territory
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun on Monday told the head of US forces in the Middle East that Beirut intended to assert its sovereignty over the entire country, with the army deplo…
Czech president, prime minister clash over leadership as both pack for NATO summit
By Jan LopatkaPRAGUE, June 29 (Reuters) - The Czech government agreed under court pressure on Monday to let President Petr Pavel attend a NATO summit in Turkey next week but refus…
Turkey, Azerbaijan slam Israel’s Armenian genocide recognition as Yerevan mum
Ankara accused Israel of weaponizing history as Armenia avoided public comment amid delicate regional diplomacy.
Iraqi PM’s anti-corruption drive comes as US pressure mounts on Iran-backed militias
Iraq’s new prime minister has launched a sweeping anti-corruption campaign ahead of key talks in Washington, but analysts say the real test will be whether it reaches Iraq’s most …
Here's what to know about Iraq's corruption as Zaidi launches crackdown
Watchdogs and financial institutions regard Iraq as a significantly corrupt country as the new prime minister works to recover public funds.
