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Person killed in shooting involving ICE agents in US state of Maine
State lawmaker says one person was killed by immigration agents in Biddeford, days after another ICE shooting in Texas.
US imposes new sanctions on Cuba tourism ministry, state-owned companies
The US Treasury Department posted the new directive on its website on Monday.
Anti-terror police take over probe into death of UK politician Widdecombe
A 28-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
India thrash England in historic first women’s cricket Test match at Lord’s
England, set a record-breaking target of 457 for victory, were dismissed for 186 shortly before lunch on the final day.
Trump: US will ‘take over’ Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has said the US will ‘take over’ the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Iran of breaking the deal.
Yemen govt says hit Sanaa airport, Houthis attack Saudi Arabia
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis targeted Saudi Arabia on Monday, hours after the rebels accused the kingdom of attacking Sanaa airport -- the biggest flare-up in years between the two…
Yemen government says attacked Sanaa airport, reviving dormant conflict
Yemen's internationally-recognised government said it struck Houthi-controlled Sanaa airport on Monday, its biggest flare-up in years with the rebels, who blamed the authorities' …
Iraqi PM heads to US seeking balance between security and economy
PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.
US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz
Within hours of the latest US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military assets in Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain and Oman.
Syria, US hold first business forum since sanctions relief: What to know
The one-day forum in Damascus was organized by Syria’s Ministry of Economy and Industry and the US-Syria Business Council, which was established in Washington last June to advance…
Iraq seizes 375kg of gold in sweeping anti-corruption crackdown
In a massive corruption crackdown, Iraqi authorities have uncovered 375kg of gold linked to a high-profile case.
FIFA World Cup: Key players to watch as France play Spain in semifinal
Spain-France clash is filled with superstars like Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal, among others.
Explainer-Why has the Iran-US ceasefire memorandum frayed?
July 13 (Reuters) - Renewed U.S.-Iranian hostilities are eroding an interim agreement signed in June, reflecting disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues and under…
Trump says US will become ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls
Iran rejects any US control over strait as both sides trade attacks in major threat to negotiations to end their war.
What is the EU’s plan to cut trade with illegal Israeli settlements?
Foreign ministers' meeting comes months after the EU imposed sanctions on Israel over West Bank settlement construction.
Trump says US to resume naval blockade of Iran's ports
President Donald Trump countered Iran's attempts to collect tolls on shipping via the Strait of Hormuz by announcing the US would do so at a rate of 20% for all cargo transiting t…
How Sheikh Hamad revolutionised Arab media through Al Jazeera
The late Father Emir broke the regional monopoly of state-controlled broadcasting and challenged Western media hegemony.
Yemen’s Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of striking Sanaa airport: What to know
The Yemeni government claimed that its armed forces struck the Sanaa International Airport to prevent an Iranian plane from landing, while the Houthis accused the government's all…
Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport
Yemeni government forces strike Sanaa airport
EU sanctions nine people over alleged Russian cyber-spying campaign
EU announces sanctions on nine individuals and four entities over alleged years-long cyber-espionage campaign.
Hamas denies UN accusations over Gaza aid distribution interference
UN accuses Hamas of obstructing aid and risking workers' safety, but the group denies it and defends its actions.
Iraq's prime minister seeks big energy investments on US trip
By Ahmed Rasheed and Muayad HameedBAGHDAD, July 13 - Iraq's new Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi aims to secure major U.S. investment in his country's oil, gas, and power sectors durin…
UK unveils plan to ban Iran Revolutionary Guards: ministry
The UK government announced plans on Monday to ban Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a threat to national security, alongside an Iran-linked group accused of a se…
FIFA World Cup England vs Argentina: What to know ahead of second semifinal
Argentina and England meet at the World Cup for the sixth time, facing off in Wednesday's semifinal in Atlanta.
What is Japan’s new intelligence agency, and why is Tokyo building it?
Japan plans to launch its first centralised intelligence body with help from Western allies.
Oil climbs after US strikes Iran, Trump vows to control Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command said in a statement early on Monday that it struck dozens of Iranian targets overnight as Iran targeted American bases across the Gulf.
UK bans support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Shabana Mahmood will use new powers to ban support for the group, which has been linked to death threats and intimidation on British soil.
Trump: Iran blockade reinstated, US to charge 20% on Strait of Hormuz cargo
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States was reinstating a naval blockade on Iran and would be reimbursed 20% on all cargo ship…
Trump says the US should control the Strait of Hormuz and get paid for it
WASHINGTON, July 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would probably take over the Strait of Hormuz and should be reimbursed for controlling…
On first foreign trip, Iraqi PM Zaidi woos Trump but Iran casts long shadow
Iraq's new prime minister is in Washington promising business deals and closer ties with the United States, but convincing the Trump administration he can rein in Iran-backed mili…