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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Trump, calls for 'American resolve' to help end war
July 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that he had spoken to U.S. President Donald Trump on the Fourth of July holiday and called for "America…
Israel hasn't said who its soldiers abused. Two Gaza mothers think it's their son
By Mahmoud Issa and Rami AyyubGAZA/JERUSALEM, July 4 (Reuters) - The photo depicts a blindfolded Gaza man stripped to his underwear and restrained face down on a cot while in Isra…
Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for those risking the perilous cr…
Pope defends migrants at Mediterranean island frontier
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders.The…
Iranians flock to week-long funeral rites for Khamenei
By Parisa Hafezi, Ahmed Elimam and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, July 4 (Reuters) - Mourners thronged a vast prayer complex in Tehran on Saturday as the week-long funeral ceremonies of I…
Pope to defend migrants at Mediterranean island frontier
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday visits Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for migrants risking the perilous crossing from Africa, in a stark message to US and EU leaders.The …
Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Iran
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei officially began on Saturday, state television reported, an event drawing thousands and intended to serve as a show of st…
Huge crowds gather as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran
Huge crowds gathered to pay their final respects to Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday at the start of marathon funeral ceremonies intended to serve as a show of stren…
Huge crowds expected as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran
Huge crowds of Iranians were expected to pay their final respects to supreme leader Ali Khamenei on Saturday at the start of marathon funeral ceremonies intended to serve as a sho…
Iranians begin to gather for Khamenei funeral ceremonies
Iranians began to gather on Friday for the funeral ceremonies of slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei, as officials and international dignitaries paid their last respects to the man …
Postecoglou links up with Ronaldo at Al Nassr
Former Tottenham coach Ange Postecoglou has joined Al Nassr on a two-year deal, linking up with star forward Cristiano Ronaldo, the Saudi League champions announced on Friday.Post…
Iran leaders pay last respects to Khamenei as mourners gather
Top Iranian officials on Friday paid their final respects to the country's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei at the start of a week of funeral ceremonies, with allies and mourners…
Iran set to bury Khamenei, but his hard-line legacy may endure
The elaborate funeral for the late supreme leader is becoming more than a farewell; it serves as a carefully staged test of regime continuity after his decades-long rule.
NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says
By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerBRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) - NATO leaders including U.S. President Donald Trump are set to affirm an "ironclad commitment" to collective defence under…
Clashes between Druze fighters, Syrian forces raise fears of renewed violence
The episodes in Druze-majority Suwayda escalated amid kidnappings, various disputes, and absent movement on integrating Druze into state institutions.
Syria launches gas project with Saudi firm in latest Gulf energy partnership
The project is the latest in a series of Gulf-backed investments aimed at rebuilding Syria's energy sector after the ouster of President Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
As US-Iran talks falter, Israel views war outcome as 'total strategic failure’
Israeli officials believe the US failure to attain the kind of agreement with Iran that it originally sought stems from the strategic mistakes made during and after the recent war.
NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
By Andrew GrayBRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) - NATO leaders gather next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with U.S. President Donald Trump over Iran and Greenlan…
Iran's slain leader Khamenei laid in state in Tehran for week of mass funeral events
By Parisa Hafezi and Jana ChoukeirDUBAI, July 3 - The body of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was lying in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, …
Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN's Turk
GENEVA, July 3 (Reuters) - The United Nations human rights chief on Friday said another human rights catastrophe was unfolding in Sudan, in the city of al-Obeid in North Kordofan,…
In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian's dream home
By Ali SawaftaJALUD, West Bank, July 3 (Reuters) - Palestinian Mohammad Salameh was building a home for his family in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, where his recently engaged so…
Explainer-What are the key challenges facing NATO?
By Lili BayerBRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) - NATO leaders gathering for a summit in Ankara on July 7-8 will discuss a host of challenges facing the alliance, from Europe taking on mo…
Iranian leaders pay respects to supreme leader as Tehran prepares for funeral
Iranian leaders began paying their respects on Friday before the coffin of the country's late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed in the US-Israeli strikes that triggered the Midd…
Supreme leader's body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral
The body of Iran's supreme leader, killed in US-Israeli strikes that triggered the Middle East war, arrived at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on Friday ahead of his funeral, state media r…
Researchers say EU lawmaker who investigated surveillance was hacked by Israeli spyware
By Raphael SatterJuly 3 (Reuters) - A former member of the European Parliament who served on a committee investigating abusive surveillance was himself hacked using an Israeli-mad…
South Korean president to attend NATO summit in Ankara, visit Mongolia
By Heejin Kim and Kyu-seok ShimSEOUL, July 3 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to 8, Seoul's national secur…
AI romance scam impersonating Dubai prince ensnares victims
Maria believed she was romancing a prince from Dubai, captivated by his flirtatious smile and declarations of affection he showered on her during live video calls. But the suitor …
US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against 'terrorist attacks'
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, July 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department said on Thursday that Washington "supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against terrorist attacks" a…
Turkish standup comic detained after act calling Erdogan 'dictator' goes viral
Comedian Deniz Goktas’ arrest comes as Ankara intensifies prosecutions against opposition figures, journalists, artists and critics ahead of a major NATO summit.
Exclusive-Canada aims to announce 10 countries backing global defence bank at NATO summit
By Jonathan Spicer, Iain Withers and Marc JonesANKARA/LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - Canada is aiming to co-announce around 10 founding nations for a global defence bank at next week'…