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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'…
Oil falls below $71 as US-Iran talks continue, Gulf exports rebound
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in an X post on Wednesday that Iran and the United States had made "positive progress."
Damascus cafe blast kills 5, wounds 16, Syrian state news agency says
BEIRUT, July 2 (Reuters) - A bomb blast at a crowded cafe in central Damascus killed at least five people and wounded 16 others on Thursday, Syrian state media reported.Syrian sta…
Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, authorities say
A bomb blast at a cafe in Damascus on Thursday killed nine people and wounded 20, authorities said, in the latest challenge for Syria's Islamist leaders as they seek to stabilise …
Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, authorities say
A bomb blast at a cafe in Damascus on Thursday killed six people and wounded 22, authorities said, in the latest challenge for Syria's Islamist leaders as they seek to stabilise t…
Where do US, Iran talks stand after Doha negotiations: What we know
Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks in Doha, mediators said Thursday, as they kept up efforts to advance negotiations and lower tensions following recen…
As Trump touts nuclear progress, US-Iran talks show little momentum
With a final nuclear agreement far from reach, the US-Iran conflict risks settling into a new status quo.
Lebanon arrests man after video of public assault on wife goes viral
The man seen violently beating a woman at a restaurant has been arrested, but the incident has reignited debate over domestic violence amid warnings that such abuse can increase d…
At least 6 killed, 22 wounded in Damascus cafe explosion: What to know
Syrian authorities have yet to identify a perpetrator in relation to the incident, and armed groups opposing the transitional government did not immediately take credit.
At least 5 killed, 20 wounded in Damascus cafe explosion: What to know
Syrian authorities have yet to identify a perpetrator in relation to the incident, and armed groups opposing the transitional government did not immediately take credit.
Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallDUBAI, July 2 - Iran's ruling clerics are preparing days of mass funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a show of public devotion to the Is…
India to send minister, governor to Ali Khamenei funeral
NEW DELHI, July 2 (Reuters) - India said on Thursday that its deputy foreign minister and a state governor would represent the country at the state funeral of Iran's former Suprem…
EU tells Armenia 'you can count on us' as Russia keeps up economic pressure
July 2 (Reuters) - The European Union pledged an additional €18 million in economic support for Armenia on Thursday and liberalised some export rules for its goods as Brussels see…
Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, according to media reports
BEIRUT, July 2 (Reuters) - Syria's foreign minister said during a visit to Beirut on Thursday that Syria was open to meeting the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah "if interests…
Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei
DUBAI, July 2 (Reuters) - An Iranian military commander warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against any attack on Iran as it prepares for the state funeral of Supreme …
Calls for state inquiry as Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7
Israelis called on Thursday for a state commission of inquiry into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, as the country marked 1,000 days since the deadliest event in its history, which…
Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7 with memorials, protests
Israel on Thursday marked the 1,000th day since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack with calls for a state commission of inquiry into the unprecedented assault that triggered the war i…
Senior Chinese lawmaker to attend Khamenei's funeral
BEIJING, July 2 (Reuters) - Senior Chinese lawmaker He Wei will attend the funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, the Chinese foreign ministry an…