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Is Syria stable enough to engage with the world?
The Trump administration plans to remove Syria from list of state sponsors of 'terrorism'.
Deadly fire breaks out at shoe factory in China
A fire has torn through a shoe factory in eastern China, killing at least 28 people and trapping workers on the roof.
Syria says preliminary probe links Damascus bomb cell to Islamic State
July 9 (Reuters) - Preliminary investigations into the cell responsible for Tuesday's bombings in Damascus have shown it was affiliated with Islamic State, a senior Syrian securit…
Cell behind Damascus bombings in custody, Syria says
July 9 (Reuters) - Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab said the cell responsible for what he called "terrorist" bombings that targeted Damascus on Tuesday was now in custody, Sy…
From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit
By Gram Slattery and Humeyra PamukANKARA, July 9 (Reuters) - As they prepared for this week's NATO summit in Ankara, the leaders of America's allies wondered which Donald Trump wo…
UK's likely next PM, Andy Burnham, says he wants to put more pressure on Israel
LONDON, July 9 (Reuters) - Andy Burnham, who is expected to be named as Britain's new prime minister later this month, wants to exert more pressure on the Israeli government over …
US expands Iran strikes Iran hitting fishing piers near nuclear plant
Iranian officials say US strikes across Bushehr province damaged civilian infrastructure
England’s Quansah banned for two matches after World Cup last-16 red card
Quansah will miss England's quarterfinal against Norway after being sent off for a sliding studs-up tackle.
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill 10 people in 24 hours despite ‘ceasefire’
World Central Kitchen condemns deadly air strike on aid driver, calls for accountability amid escalating Gaza violence.
IDF accused of ‘field execution’ of Palestinian driver bringing aid into Gaza
The local truckers association has said it may suspend operations, after several eyewitnesses decried the murder of Ahmad EsleemA Palestinian driver bringing food aid from the Wor…
Mexico to seek US criminal complaints over ICE-related deaths of citizens
Claudia Sheinbaum announces Mexico’s strongest response yet to deaths in ICE custody and during immigration enforcement.
Gaza artists honour Egypt coach Hossam Hassan with sand portrait
Artists in Gaza have created a sand portrait of Egypt coach Hossam Hassan.
Palestinian legislative elections set for November 28
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announces first legislative elections in 20 years.
Even as ceasefire frays, Trump and Iran shy away from full war
The United States and Iran are escalating their tit-for-tat strikes, posing the biggest threat yet to their framework deal.
Is this France’s far-right National Rally’s best chance to take power?
A court ruling clears the way for Marine Le Pen to run for president next year.
Will NATO get involved in securing Strait of Hormuz?
Iran war overshadows defence alliance's summit in Turkiye.
LIVE: France vs Morocco – FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal
Live coverage, text updates and build-up from our full text commentary stream as Mbappe's France face Morocco.
'Only revenge': Iran mourners defiant at Khamenei burial
Calling for revenge and rejecting any compromise with the West, Iranians loyal to the Islamic republic braved sweltering heat on Thursday to mass for the burial of supreme leader …
Hormuz traffic slumps as US, Iran trade strikes
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply since Wednesday, especially through the UN-backed Omani route, analysts said, after vessels were attacked earlier this week…
Andy Burnham says Labour ‘didn’t get it right’ as he apologises for its stance on Gaza
Exclusive: PM-in-waiting says party must ‘do better’ in approach to Middle East and he will put more pressure on Israel UK politics live – latest updatesAndy Burnham has apologise…
Former US Olympian pleads not guilty in DC reflecting pool vandalism case
Former Olympic canoeist David Hearn denies damaging Donald Trump’s Washington, DC reflecting pool renovation.
A quest for closure: In search of the missing after Venezuela’s earthquakes
Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for nearly two weeks after a pair of deadly earthquakes struck the coast.
US and Iran exchange strikes: is Trump’s peace deal over? - The Latest
The US president has said the truce with Iran is ‘over’ amid 48 hours of intense strikes. In the days leading to this escalation, three tankers were attacked by Iran in the strait…
Chemical weapons watchdog restores Syria’s voting rights, citing progress
Syria regains voting rights in the OPCW as new leadership makes progress in addressing chemical weapons issues.
Lebanon Latest: concerns about latest escalation in regional fighting
Al Jazeera’s Robert McBride has the latest from Beirut with concerns on how renewed fighting could impact Lebanon.
Strait of Hormuz: What has happened since the US-Iran MoU on June 17?
More than 500 ships have passed through the strait since June 17, but many remain stuck.
Turkey brokers intra-Somalia talks as federal rifts test Ankara’s influence
Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland and Jubaland states reportedly declined to join the talks, as Ankara is ramping up efforts to shore up support for Somalia’s federal instit…
Strengthening El Nino likely to 'rank among largest' on record: US agency
The El Nino weather pattern picked up strength over the past month and is highly likely to "rank among the largest" ever recorded when it peaks between October and December, US fo…
France ends Morocco’s World Cup run as last Arab and African team standing
Following the loss, no Arab or African teams remain in the tournament.
Why US strikes on Iran rail bridge signal shift in Hormuz conflict
A US missile strike on the railway bridge linking Iran to Central and East Asia suggests the White House is once again flirting with politically coercive tactics after the June ag…