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Israel says it killed Hamas' new armed wing chief in Gaza
By Rami Ayyub, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Jana ChoukeirJERUSALEM/CAIRO, May 27 (Reuters) - Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas's newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days…
Cairo's new monorail glides above a city struggling below
Cairo's new monorail slices across the city skyline, running above the familiar chaos of blaring horns and ageing buses' exhaust fumes that mark rush hour below.The $4.5 billion m…
No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid
New clothes for children, sacrificial sheep and Eid biscuits, the hallmarks of the Muslim holiday, are all either unaffordable or unavailable in Gaza, casting a shadow over what i…
UN Security Council condemns attack on UAE nuclear plant
WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, according to a statement, …
Israeli strikes kill 31 in south Lebanon as Israel expands ground operations
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 31 people on Tuesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israel said it was intensifying attacks despite a truce in its war with Hezb…
Tanker reports external explosion off Oman coast, crew safe, UKMTO says
DUBAI/OSLO, May 26 (Reuters) - United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Tuesday that a tanker had reported an external explosion on the vessel's port side, close to the wa…
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…
Iran propaganda push seeks to project unity despite internal divisions
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallDUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) - Iran's leaders are splashing propaganda posters across Tehran boasting of national unity and victory over a global sup…
Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza built with sophisticated quake resistance
By Will DunhamMay 21 (Reuters) - If ever there were a structure built to stand the test of time, it surely would be the Great Pyramid of Giza, a transcendent monument to human ima…
Ethiopia accuses Egypt of obstructing Red Sea access bid: What to know
The remark came days after a new maritime cooperation agreement between Cairo and Asmara.
Iran’s Hormuz authority declares control over ports in UAE, Oman: What to know
The Persian Gulf Strait Authority released a map showing its “areas of oversight” extending to the United Arab Emirates’ ports, eliciting a rebuke from a senior Emirati official.
Turkey court annuls main opposition party's 2023 congress in latest blow
ANKARA, May 21 (Reuters) - A Turkish court on Thursday annulled the 2023 congress of the main opposition Republican People's Party in which current chairman Ozgur Ozel was elected…
Turkish court ousts CHP leadership amid opposition crackdown
The ruling marks a major escalation in the legal crackdown on the CHP, which has already been hit by the imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, its presidential candidate.