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Witkoff, Kushner meet nuclear experts at national lab in Tennessee, source says
WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner traveled to the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee …
UN blames online disinformation for protests outside Libya offices
June 5 (Reuters) - The United Nations said on Friday it is deeply concerned by violent protests outside its offices in Libya this week and blamed social media for fueling disinfor…
Armenia candidate Tatoyan eyes Pashinyan's pro-West mantle in sea of Russia-backed rivals
In an interview from Yerevan, Armenian opposition candidate Arman Tatoyan denies pro-Russian ties and says he would deepen cooperation with the European Union and the United State…
Algeria begins work on Trans-Saharan gas pipeline to Europe
Algerian state-owned energy giant Sonatrach will build a section of the pipeline and connect it to an existing system in the southwestern Aoulef region that supplies Europe.
US sanctions network smuggling Iranian LPG as talks falter
The sanctions come as President Donald Trump has offered mixed signals on prospects for a deal.
French prosecutors open probe over treatment of French nationals on Gaza flotilla
PARIS, June 5 (Reuters) - French anti-terrorism prosecutors said on Friday they had opened a preliminary investigation into suspected torture and war crimes over the alleged mistr…
US says it has issued new Iran-related sanctions
June 5 (Reuters) - The United States imposed new Iran-related sanctions on Friday, targeting several entities, individuals and LPG tankers, the U.S. Treasury Department's website …
Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks, Lebanese president says
BEIRUT, June 5 (Reuters) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States on Friday, in some of his t…
Saudi Arabia's new Riyadh Air set to begin flights amid aviation turmoil
Saudi Arabia's long-awaited national airline is set to begin commercial flights on July 1 as the US-Israel-Iran war continues to cloud regional aviation.
Romanians convicted of stabbing journalist in UK, prosecutors say they acted for Iran
LONDON, June 5 (Reuters) - Two Romanian men whom British prosecutors said were acting as proxies for the Iranian government were on Friday found guilty of stabbing a journalist wo…
US preparing draft resolution condemning Iran at IAEA, diplomats say
By Francois Murphy and John IrishVIENNA/PARIS, June 5 (Reuters) - The United States is preparing a draft resolution condemning Iran ahead of next week's meeting of the U.N. nuclea…
'Not your country': Joseph Aoun tells Iran to stay out of Lebanon's affairs
The Lebanese president called on Israel and Hezbollah to negotiate while the parliament speaker said he would endorse a ceasefire if Israel withdraws.
Factbox-What issues do the US and Iran need to resolve for any peace deal?
LONDON, June 5 (Reuters) - Here are the main issues between the United States and Iran as they seek a deal to end their war, which is now in its fourth month:HORMUZ AND GULF BLOCK…
US forces board sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - U.S. forces conducted an interdiction of the sanctioned stateless oil tanker Davina overnight in the Indian Ocean, the U.S. military's Indo-Pacific …
Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya
By Mirko MiorelliROME, June 5 (Reuters) - Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in eastern Libya who, along with eight other…
Iran unveils new missile-armed fast attack boat: What to know
The boats are the latest addition to Iran’s "mosquito fleet," a fleet of high-speed attack craft operated by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Analysis-Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift
By Can Sezer and Tuvan GumrukcuISTANBUL, June 5 (Reuters) - Two decades of state investment have transformed Turkey into a major exporter of drones and other military equipment, a…
Ireland bans hard-line Israeli ministers Ben-Gvir, Smotrich: What to know
Ireland joined France and the United Kingdom in banning Israel's far-right and pro-settler ministers.
Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat
By Ebrahim HajjajGAZA, June 5 (Reuters) - In a Gaza workshop, a group of men patch up pleasure dinghies with reclaimed fibreglass, wood and door frames pulled from the rubble, rac…
Factbox-What's at stake in Armenia's election on Sunday?
By Lucy PapachristouYEREVAN, June 5 (Reuters) - Armenia holds a parliamentary election on Sunday that pits the governing Civil Contract party, which is pursuing closer ties with t…
'No hope': Indian crew stranded off Turkey for months
Four Indian sailors have been stranded for months on an abandoned container ship off Istanbul, unable to leave under maritime rules requiring the vessel to remain manned, inspecto…
Celtic fans oppose potential Keane move over Israel stay
Celtic's interest in appointing Robbie Keane as their new manager has sparked anger among the club's pro-Palestine fans after his previous role with Israeli side Maccabi Tel Aviv.…
Oman denies disruption at key oil hub after reported drone attack
Oman’s state-owned oil company rebuffed reports about the suspension of oil loading operations at a key port following an alleged drone attack.
Iran declares support for Hezbollah with wider peace deal in doubt
By Ahmed Elimam and Jana ChoukeirDUBAI, June 5 (Reuters) - Iran has reaffirmed support for its Lebanese ally Hezbollah and demanded Israel withdraw from southern Lebanon, undersco…
Israel strikes south Lebanon after warning to several areas
Israel's air force struck south Lebanon on Friday following warnings for several areas of imminent attacks against Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed militants rejected a truce brok…
Israel strikes Lebanese village after warning to several areas
Israel's air force struck a Lebanese village on Friday following warnings for several areas of imminent attacks against Hezbollah, after the Iran-backed militants rejected a truce…
Why Israel sees Lebanon’s 'pilot zones' as path to containing Hezbollah
Israel views the proposed pilot security zones in southern Lebanon as a pragmatic way to gradually expand Lebanese state control, push Hezbollah away from the border and preserve …
Trump's 'crazy' rebuke undercuts Netanyahu at a critical moment
By Alexander Cornwell, Rami Ayyub and Steve HollandJERUSALEM/WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - Benjamin Netanyahu has long portrayed himself to the Israeli public as being uniquely a…
Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says
By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, June 5 (Reuters) - The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices wh…
UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal as war drives surge in humanitarian needs
By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, June 5 (Reuters) - The United Nations on Friday said it is doubling the amount of money it says it needs to help Lebanon meet surging humanitarian nee…