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Venezuela to exit International Criminal Court, accusing it of ‘bias’
Announcement comes as Venezuela has hewed close to Trump administration, who has pledged to'disable' international court.
Top ally of Turkey’s Erdogan backs state funding for Ozel’s breakaway party
Devlet Bahceli’s suggestion exposes a more nuanced position within the country’s governing alliance over the ongoing legal crackdown against Turkey’s main opposition.
Saudi’s strike Yemen’s Houthi-held Hodeidah: Rebel media
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Bab al-Mandeb Strait: another key oil shipping route under threat
Yemen's pro-Iranian Houthi rebels have claimed attacks in the Red Sea on two Saudi oil tankers and say they will blockade the Bab al-Mandeb strait, a crucial passage into the Red …
Canada marks Gordie Howe bridge opening without US after trade war deepens
Canada cancelled planned cross-border ribbon-cutting ceremony and the milestone opening was only among Canadians.
US Senate blocks resolution curbing Trump's Iran war powers
WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday blocked a Democratic-led resolution aiming to stop the Iran war until hostilities are authorized by Congress. The resol…
Who is Afrah al-Zouba, Yemen’s first female foreign minister?
In a historic first, Afrah al-Zouba was appointed Yemeni foreign minister on July 23.
Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom recognizing Israel -- throwing the agreement into turmoil just the day after i…
Wildfire survivors tell of narrow escape as Spain declares emergency
More than 10,000 people have been forced to evacuate as firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in central Spain.
US House passes symbolic Iran war rebuke to Trump
The US House of Representatives passed a largely symbolic resolution Thursday calling for President Donald Trump to halt military action against Iran, delivering another congressi…
Car bomb attack kills 27 in northwest Pakistan
The Pakistani Taliban said four suicide bombers carried out the assault in the country's northwest.
Concerns of Palestinian economic crisis grow as Israeli banks prepare to cut ties
By Steven Scheer and Ali SawaftaJERUSALEM/RAMALLAH, July 23 (Reuters) - Two Israeli banks will halt working with their Palestinian counterparts in the coming months citing risks o…
ICC prosecutor Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations: Sources
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US House votes to halt Iran war, in another symbolic rebuke of Trump
By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives backed legislation on Thursday directing President Donald Trump to halt U.S. m…
US school shooter pleads guilty in Georgia following father’s conviction
Colt Gray pleads guilty to killing two students and two teachers in 2024 attack, which upped scrutiny of parental role.
Oman talking with Tehran on Hormuz as US and Iran continue strikes
Omani delegation in Iran to discuss managing traffic in the strait, which has become the main focus of the US conflict.
Syria's new leaders seek investment, but at what cost?
From new neighbourhoods and commercial towers to leisure developments, Syria's authorities are seeking to attract foreign investors through a sovereign wealth fund created by Pres…
Trump’s Israel condition on Saudi nuclear deal
Trump’s Israel condition on Saudi nuclear deal
US vows to punish Iran after Houthis strike tankers
Iran and the United States vowed on Thursday to step up attacks, after Tehran's Houthi allies struck Saudi shipping and sent oil prices soaring. On the sidelines of a Southeast As…
Huge crater after back-to-back Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp
Huge crater after back-to-back Israeli strikes on Gaza refugee camp.
As Turkey rivalry heats up, Greece to acquire $4B Israeli air defense system
The Greek defense minister said that the air defense system will be operational within 35 months.
Israel raids hospital, shuts off Nablus following deadly settler attack
Israel has arrested wounded Palestinians in a hospital as it shuts off Nablus following Friday’s deadly settler attack
Iraq deepens Iran ties days after US investment push
The Iraqi premier visited Tehran shortly after his trip to Washington for talks focusing on economic cooperation and plans to develop a cross-border railway network.
Romanian jet fighter shoots down suspected Russian drone
The incident adds to concern that Moscow’s war on Ukraine risks spilling over to entangle neighbouring NATO states.
Dozens killed in Yemen clashes as Houthis escalate threats against Saudi Arabia
Sporadic clashes between Yemeni government forces and Houthi rebels have intensified with the US-Iran escalation in the region.
US records 2,318 measles cases, already surpassing 2025 total
Scientists warn that falling vaccination rates leave vulnerable groups such as young children more exposed to disease.
Two-thirds of Gaza may face acute hunger by year-end despite improvements, global food monitor says
By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, July 23 (Reuters) - More than two-thirds of Gazans could face acute hunger by the year-end as humanitarian agencies cut aid flows due to funding short…
Life without refrigerators: Gaza residents fight heat and food spoilage
Gaza families endure scorching summers without refrigerators, struggling to preserve food, medicine and basics.
Exclusive-Iran flew IRGC commanders, missile gear to Yemen's Houthis, sources say
By Maggie Michael and Parisa HafeziJuly 23 (Reuters) - Iran flew Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commanders, military advisers and missile- and drone-related equipment in…