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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.
Oman's sultan meets Macron in first France visit since 1989: What to know
French President Emmanuel Macron has been pushing against any form of toll for the Strait of Hormuz.
Analysis-Israel-Lebanon deal may entrench stalemate rather than end war, analysts say
By Samia NakhoulBEIRUT, June 29 (Reuters) - A security deal between Israel and Lebanon risks entrenching a stalemate rather than resolving Israel's underlying conflict with Hezbol…
CENTCOM chief in Lebanon as Israel prepares partial withdrawal steps
The Lebanese military is expected to move into Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces withdraw.
Trump says Iran meeting to take place in Qatar
US President Donald Trump said Iran has requested a meeting that will be held in Qatar on Tuesday, despite Tehran earlier denying that any technical talks on the deal aimed at end…
Syria slams Israeli 'violations' in south as ground clashes intensify: What to know
In a rare incident, the Israeli military said it fired at armed men in southern Syria, without identifying the attackers.
Traffic plummets through Strait of Hormuz after Iran, US trade fire
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz had recovered somewhat before renewed fighting between Iran and the United States saw traffic drop sharply over the weekend.
Saudi Arabia's FM heads to China amid differences with US on Iran war
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan’s visit to Beijing comes as commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains unstable.
U.S. says Trump envoys Kushner and Witkoff will travel for Iran meeting in Doha
By Humeyra Pamuk and Katharine JacksonWASHINGTON, June 29 (Reuters) - The United States said a high-level meeting on Iran would be held in Doha on Tuesday with President Donald Tr…
Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience
ANKARA, June 29 (Reuters) - Turkey expects next month's NATO summit in Ankara to emphasise alliance unity, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, calling for the lifting of rest…
Israeli strike kills three Gaza Palestinians, including a child, ministry says
JERUSALEM, June 29 (Reuters) - The Israeli military killed three Palestinians, including a child, in an air strike on central Gaza on Monday, according to the health ministry in t…
Mediators set up de-escalation channels ahead of US-Iran talks, source says
By Andrew Mills and Eman AbouhassiraDUBAI, June 29 (Reuters) - Iranian and U.S. technical teams working on the implementation of an interim peace deal are expected to meet in Doha…
Brazil, Germany eye World Cup last 16 as Netherlands face Morocco
Brazil's quest to win a record sixth World Cup heads into the knockout stages on Monday as Carlo Ancelotti's team face Japan in the last 32, before four-time champions Germany pla…
Senior Lebanese official slams US-brokered deal with Israel, warns of divisions
BEIRUT, June 29 (Reuters) - Lebanon's Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, a key ally of Hezbollah, on Monday slammed a U.S.-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel, warning it c…
Spanish NGOs push undocumented migrants to apply for regularisation as deadline looms
By Corina PonsMADRID, June 29 (Reuters) - Several non-governmental organisations in Spain are urging undocumented migrants to register in a final push for a special mass regularis…
Israel destroys Hezbollah underground infrastructure in southern Lebanon
CAIRO, June 28 (Reuters) - The Israeli military has destroyed underground infrastructure used by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah in a village in southern Lebanon, according to a…
Pakistan forces kill 29 militants in border operation, Kabul says dozens dead, injured
June 29 (Reuters) - Pakistan's security forces carried out ground and air operations along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border on Sunday, killing at least 29 militants, while the Afgh…
Iran cyberattacks on Israel surged in 2026, Israeli cyber chief says
June 29 (Reuters) - The number of Iranian cyberattacks against Israel has shot up since the launch of the U.S.-Israeli offensive against Iran this year, a senior Israeli security …
Israelis, Palestinians torn over sacred shrine in city of Hebron
For Israeli settler Nitzan, Hebron's Old City and its sacred Cave of the Patriarchs shrine are a must-see for all of humanity, but for Palestinian Issa Amro, it has become a symbo…