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Pakistan, Iran explore path towards new talks with US in a China-initiated push, sources say
By Asif Shahzad and Mubasher BukhariISLAMABAD, July 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan is exploring a path towards a resumption of stalled U.S.-Iran talks over ending their nearly five-month…
ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over 'serious misconduct'
International Criminal Court member states voted Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan following disputed allegations that he sexually assaulted a female member of his staff. Kh…
ICC members vote to dismiss embattled prosecutor Karim Khan
International Criminal Court member states voted Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan, diplomatic sources told AFP, following disputed allegations that he sexually assaulted a …
ICC member states decide fate of embattled prosecutor Karim Khan
The International Criminal Court's 125 member states convened Friday to determine the fate of prosecutor Karim Khan, who was suspended over allegations of sexual assault against a…
Jordan intercepts 7 missiles, 6 drones as Iran warns civilians near US bases
The attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait come after 13 consecutive nights of US strikes against Iran.
Netanyahu to meet with Trump in Washington on Tuesday, PM's office says
July 24 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington on Monday and will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, according to a stateme…
Residents enter shattered south Lebanon town after Israeli withdrawal
By Mahmoud Hasano and Aziz TaherZAWTAR AL-GHARBIYEH, Lebanon, July 24 (Reuters) - Residents began entering the southern Lebanese town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh on Friday, some inspec…
Iran signs 25 deals at SCO meeting: What to know
Iran's foreign minister urged members of the China and Russia-led bloc to focus more on economic development, while host Kyrgyzstan said progress was a made toward an SCO developm…
Saudi nuclear deal adds new wrinkle if Iran talks resume
Should the United States and Iran return to the negotiating table, the newly reached US-Saudi nuclear deal could give Tehran fresh leverage.
Kuwait hands citizen life sentence for spying for Iran, Hezbollah: What to know
A Kuwaiti court has convicted a citizen of of spying for Iran and sentenced him to life in prison.
Saudi airlines outbuy Gulf rivals at Farnborough air show: What to know
Saudi airlines emerged as the Middle East's biggest buyers at the international event, while the Gulf's three largest carriers browsed.
EU sanctions Iranian judges, leading cyber group figure
BRUSSELS, July 24 (Reuters) - The European Union has imposed new restrictive measures on Iranian judges over alleged human rights violations, EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said on…
WFP warns of deeper cuts in Gaza aid due to donor fatigue
By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, July 24 (Reuters) - The U.N. World Food Programme warned on Friday it would have to make deeper cuts to its aid in Gaza, where it supports 70% of the …
UN urges evacuation of 6,000 sailors stranded in Hormuz strait
The United Nations on Friday called for the safe evacuation and repatriation of some 6,000 sailors stuck in a "dire humanitarian and human rights crisis" in the Strait of Hormuz. …
Ahead of Trump meeting, Netanyahu lays groundwork for Israel to rejoin Iran war
Reports of an Iranian espionage ring and nuclear centrifuges movement could help Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu make the case to the Israeli public and Donald Trump to rejoin t…
Beleagured Turkish opposition attempts to regroup with new party
ANKARA, July 24 (Reuters) - Turkish opposition leader Ozgur Ozel and 91 breakaway lawmakers applied on Friday to launch a new political party, seeking to regroup to challenge Pres…
Israel launches military operation after deadly clash near Palestinian village
By Ali Sawafta and Sinan Abu MayzerTAL, West Bank, July 24 (Reuters) - Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed near a Palestinian village on Friday in a confrontation that a…
Four Palestinians and one Israeli killed in West Bank shooting
July 24 (Reuters) - Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a shooting incident in the occupied West Bank on Friday, according to Israeli and Palestinian health officials…
Top German court says Afghan resettlement pledges cannot be revoked en masse
BERLIN, July 24 (Reuters) - Germany's top court ruled on Friday that the government could not simply cancel an entire swathe of resettlement places promised to Afghans, and that e…
German top court says Afghan admission pledges cannot be revoked en masse
BERLIN, July 24 (Reuters) - Germany's top court on Friday ruled that a blanket cancellation of promised places for Afghans in a special intake programme was arbitrary and must be …
Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners
By David LawderWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the EU and China, alle…
US strikes Iran from south to north after Trump threats over Red Sea shipping
By Eman Abouhassira, Yasmine Ghania and Ahmed ElimamDUBAI, July 24 (Reuters) - U.S. missiles struck targets across Iran, reaching as far as its Caspian coast, on Friday after Pres…
Trump imposes forced labor tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners
By David LawderWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - The United States on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the EU and China, alle…
Trump imposes forced labor duties on 60 trading partners
By David LawderWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including Europe and Chin…
Malaysia envoy summoned by US over Israel policy, Bernama says
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Reuters) - Malaysia's ambassador to the United States was summoned by the U.S. State Department to explain Kuala Lumpur's position on Israel, state media re…
Trump vows to punish Iran and Houthis for attacks in Red Sea
By Elwely Elwelly, Ahmed Elimam and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump promised "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies afte…
Trump imposes forced labor duties on 60 trading partners as 10% US tariffs expire
By David LawderWASHINGTON, July 24 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Un…
US military says it completed 13th consecutive night of strikes on Iran
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said late on Thursday it completed its latest round of strikes on Iran that marked a 13th consecutive night of A…
Trump to impose 'forced labor' duties on Friday as temporary 10% US tariffs expire
By David LawderJuly 23 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Friday will impose new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the European Union, ove…
Iran ramps up executions under shadow of war
Vahid Baniamerian's family only found out he was going to be executed when Iranian state media reports flashed on their phones, saying the supreme court would review his death sen…