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How US bid prevailed over China, France, Russia in Saudi nuclear deal
The Trump administration has made American nuclear technology a major priority with an $80 billion investment in the sector, including nearly $18 billion in loans to Westinghouse …
Trump vows tit-for-tat strikes on Iran power plants
President Donald Trump on Wednesday pledged that the United States would bomb Iranian civil infrastructure every time Tehran fires at ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. "Fro…
Lebanon, Israel to hold next talks in Italy on August 4, Lebanese official says
BEIRUT, July 22 (Reuters) - Lebanon and Israel are scheduled to hold their next round of U.S.-brokered talks on August 4 in Italy, a Lebanese official told Reuters on Wednesday, a…
Iran's Gulf islands: targets in latest fight over Hormuz
A US missile struck the Iranian island of Larak on Wednesday, the Tasnim news agency reported, in the latest attack to target the Islamic republic's islands in and around the Stra…
Israel fears US deal would allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium
Israel fears the US-Saudi civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia could pave the way for uranium enrichment not only by the Saudis but also by other countries in the region.
Trump: US will attack Iranian bridge, power plant for every ship targeted in Hormuz
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump renewed his threats to attack Iranian infrastructure on Wednesday, saying the U.S. would attack a bridge or power planteach …
Trump threatens Iran bridges, power as payback for Hormuz attacks
US President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to knock out one Iranian bridge or power plant in return for each attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning he was "not fi…
US hits Iranian island, says war cost at $37.5 bn
The US military struck Iran's Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump warned he was "not finished" with a war that has already cost Washing…
Ancient Lebanese city of Tyre added to heritage danger list
Tyre, an ancient Phoenician city in southern Lebanon bombarded by Israel over recent months, was added Tuesday to the UNESCO list of world heritage sites in danger. The ancient ci…
Trump threatens Iran bridges, power plants over Hormuz attacks
The warning comes as Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Washington remains open to negotiations with Tehran.
Explainer-Why is a proposed US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East?
DUBAI, July 22 (Reuters) - The Trump administration backs a nuclear energy pact with Riyadh allowing Saudi Arabiato enrich uranium and process spent atomic fuel, two sources have …
Iran executes man over January protests, judiciary's news agency says
DUBAI, July 22 (Reuters) - Iran executed a man on charges linked to nationwide protests in January, an opposition group and the Iranian judiciary's official Mizan news agency repo…
Extreme heatwave grips Tunisia as wide power cuts fuel frustration
In Tunisia long power outages across the country have added to the strain of an intense heatwave, with temperatures as high as 49C, leaving many fearing for their livelihoods. Pow…
US, Saudi Arabia set to sign nuclear agreement: What to know
The agreement would allow US companies to build uranium enrichment facilities in Saudi Arabia for its civilian nuclear program.
Lebanon PM says Beirut working for 'complete Israeli withdrawal'
Lebanon is working towards a "complete Israeli withdrawal" from areas it occupies, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Wednesday on a visit to a village where Lebanon's army recent…
Rubio meets Wang, discusses laying groundwork for Chinese president's US visit
By Michael MartinaMANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he discussed with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday the need to identify areas o…
Rubio meets Wang, discusses laying groundwork for China President's US visit
By Michael MartinaMANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he discussed with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday the need to identify areas o…
Rubio says he discussed China President's US visit in meeting with Wang Yi
By Michael MartinaMANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday he talked a lot during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi about a …
Trump attends return of US soldiers killed in Iran war
By Jarrett RenshawDOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Delaware, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump attended a ceremony for four U.S. service members who returned to American soil i…
Amnesty International calls for investigation into Pakistani strikes in Kabul
By Mohammad Yunus Yawar and Rick NoackKABUL/ISLAMABAD, July 22 (Reuters) - Amnesty International on Wednesday called for an investigation into Pakistani airstrikes in Kabul four m…
Trump to witness return of US soldiers killed in Iran war
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday will attend a ceremony for four U.S. service members killed in Iranian attacks in the Middle East, who wil…
Australia's Wong says region faces choice about its response to South China Sea 'aggression'
MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - Australia's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Asian countries face a choice in how they respond to instances of aggressive conduct in the South C…
Canada FM urges Middle East de-escalation, calls South China Sea confrontation 'troubling'
MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - Canada is calling for a de-escalation and a permanent ceasefire in the Middle East, with the situation "quite grave", its foreign minister Anita Anand …
Iranian official denies two French diplomats were mistreated
DUBAI/PARIS, July 22 (Reuters) - An Iranian foreign ministry official denied on Wednesday that two French diplomats were mistreated by Iranian security personnel who detained them…
Tehran's security services did not mistreat French diplomats, Iranian ministry official quoted
DUBAI, July 22 (Reuters) - Two French diplomats at the centre of a dispute between France and Iran were not ill-treated by Iranian security personnel, according to an Iranian fore…
Malaysian tycoon Syed Mokhtar urged to revoke appointment of port chairman linked to Epstein
KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE, July 22 (Reuters) - Civil society groups have called on Malaysian billionaire tycoon Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary to revoke the appointment of Sultan Ahmed Bin …
Analysis-Houthi Red Sea threat would challenge a stretched US military
By Idrees Ali and Phil StewartWASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - A Houthi threat to impose a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea could significantly widen the Iran war…
Rubio meets China's Wang at regional gathering where Iran war looms large
By Michael Martina and Nestor CorralesMANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday discussed a visit to the U.S. in…
More Red Sea shipments disrupted as Rubio says Iran not serious about talks
By Jana Choukeir, Elwely Elwelly and Michael MartinaDUBAI/MANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that Iran is not serious about talks to…
Rubio holds talks with China's Wang Yi as regional powers join ASEAN meet
By Michael Martina and Nestor CorralesMANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for talks on Wednesday during a regional…