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Turkey's FM in UAE to discuss Yemen war, Hormuz closure: What to know
The top Turkish diplomat was set to stress Ankara's support for a peaceful and “united Yemen” amid renewed Houthi advances.
Iran rallies thousands of volunteer fighters as talks with US stall: What to know
Iran has been leading a volunteer recruitment drive and providing military training to civilians as talks with the US remain stalled.
Lebanon PM meets Rubio as Israel talks stall: What to know
The visit comes as US-brokered talks between Lebanon and Israel have made little headway, with Israeli elections looming.
US, Iran set to hold separate talks with mediators on Monday or Tuesday, official says
Sept 28 (Reuters) - Qatari mediators are likely to hold talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in New York and separately with the US side on Monday or Tuesday, an offi…
UK police say releasing on bail five men held over airbase incident
British police said Monday five men arrested near an airbase used by the United States were being released on bail, as officers probed whether a "foreign state" could be invo…
French far-right's Bardella denies alleged 2013 antisemitic comments
A French investigative website on Monday alleged in a report that far-right National Rally (RN) leader Jordan Bardella made antisemitic comments in writing in 2013, but the close …
Iran denies link to suspected bomb plot at UK airbase used by US
Iran on Monday denied involvement in a suspected bomb plot at a UK airbase used by the United States, as counter-terror police said five men in their mid-20s arrested nearby were …
Court convicts Turkish comedian of insulting president but orders release, broadcaster says
ISTANBUL, Sept 28 (Reuters) - A Turkish court convicted comedian Deniz Goktas of insulting PresidentTayyip Erdogan on Monday but ordered his release after almost three months in c…
Iran rejects suggestion it is linked to UK airbase arrests
LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Iran's embassy in London on Monday rejected what it described as "unfounded and malicious speculations" linking Tehran to five British nationals who we…
Turkey widens $18B fund probe as fallout hits ruling party, free speech
More than 50 people have been detained in connection with the investigation into the fund scandal, the ruling party’s deputy chair has resigned, and the X accounts of dozens of jo…
On secret UAE visit, Netanyahu asked MBZ to deny pre-Oct. 7 warnings
During his trip to Abu Dhabi, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked President Mohamed bin Zayed to deny reports that he had been warned ahead of the Oct. 7 attack that Hamas was…
Qatar's extended LNG force majeure prolongs supply cuts to Europe, Asia
Italy’s Edison said Monday that QatarEnergy would be unable to deliver LNG to it until early December.
Lebanon hopes for new staff-level agreement with IMF
BEIRUT, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Lebanon hopes for a new staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund, Finance MinisterYassine Jaberhas said, adding that a full IMF progr…
20 Israelis stranded in Ethiopia seek evacuation as fighting resumes: What to know
Twenty Israeli tourists are asking the Foreign Ministry to arrange their evacuation from the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, where fighting resumed on Tuesday.
Comedian convicted for Erdogan 'insult' but freed pending appeal
An Istanbul court convicted a popular Turkish comedian on Monday of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and another offence but ordere
Comedian on trial for 'insulting' Erdogan in standup show
A popular Turkish comedian went on trial on Monday for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand
Comedian on trial for allegedly insulting Erdogan in standup show
A popular Turkish comedian went on trial on Monday for allegedly insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and other offences during a stand
Factbox-What is known about arrests at US airbase in Britain
LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - British police have arrested five men near an airbase used by the US for strikes on Iran.Below is what is known so far about the incident at RAF Fairfo…
Five suspects arrested in explosives case near UK airbase were British nationals
By Toby ShepheardFAIRFORD, England, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Five suspects arrested by British police on suspicion of terrorism and explosives offenses after white vans drove towards a…
Iran link examined as UK police quiz five men held at airbase used by US
By Toby ShepheardFAIRFORD, England, Sept 28 (Reuters) - British police were questioning five men on Monday on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after their detention …
UK counter-terror police question five men held at airbase used by US to attack Iran
By Toby ShepheardFAIRFORD, England, Sept 28 (Reuters) - British police were questioning five men on Monday on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences after their detention …
UK police question five men held at airbase used by US to attack Iran
(Corrects three to five men in paragraph 2)By Toby ShepheardFAIRFORD, England, Sept 28 (Reuters) - British police were questioning five men on Monday on suspicion of explosives an…
Saudi foreign minister arrives in Washington for talks with Rubio
DUBAI, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan arrived in Washington on Monday for talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Saudi state news a…
Israel's Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Israeli official says
Sept 27 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi and met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, a senior Israeli official…
Russian drones kill two in market outside Kyiv, three others in different regions, officials say
Sept 27 (Reuters) - Russian drones set ablaze a market outside the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Sunday, killing two people, while three others died in strikes by Moscow's forces in d…
Russian attacks kills three in Ukrainian cities, nine injured in Kyiv strikes, officials say
Sept 27 (Reuters) - Russian attacks killed three people in two different Ukrainian cities on Sunday and struck districts of the capital Kyiv, local officials said.Kyiv Mayor Vital…
Hezbollah plans to contribute to project to house thousands of Lebanese displaced, chief says
BEIRUT, Sept 27 (Reuters) - Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah said on Sunday it would contribute soon to a project aimed at housing thousands of people displaced due to the war…
Washington denounces Iran's truce proposal as 'cynical'
A top US official on Sunday dismissed a proposal for reopening the Strait of Hormuz presented by Iran as "cynical" and indicated it was a non-starter for Washington. Iran's truce …
UK police arrest 5 by air base under terrorism act
LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) - British police said counter-terrorism officers were leading efforts to establish what had happened at an airbase used by the US Air Force on Sunday, af…