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Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, Syrian state media say
There was no immediate claim for the bombing at a cafe close to the Palace of Justice, a major government building.
Turkish standup comic detained after act calling Erdogan 'dictator' goes viral
Comedian Deniz Goktas’ arrest comes as Ankara intensifies prosecutions against opposition figures, journalists, artists and critics ahead of a major NATO summit.
Exclusive-Canada aims to announce 10 countries backing global defence bank at NATO summit
By Jonathan Spicer, Iain Withers and Marc JonesANKARA/LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - Canada is aiming to co-announce around 10 founding nations for a global defence bank at next week'…
Oil falls below $71 as US-Iran talks continue, Gulf exports rebound
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson said in an X post on Wednesday that Iran and the United States had made "positive progress."
Damascus cafe blast kills 5, wounds 16, Syrian state news agency says
BEIRUT, July 2 (Reuters) - A bomb blast at a crowded cafe in central Damascus killed at least five people and wounded 16 others on Thursday, Syrian state media reported.Syrian sta…
Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills nine, authorities say
A bomb blast at a cafe in Damascus on Thursday killed nine people and wounded 20, authorities said, in the latest challenge for Syria's Islamist leaders as they seek to stabilise …
Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills six, authorities say
A bomb blast at a cafe in Damascus on Thursday killed six people and wounded 22, authorities said, in the latest challenge for Syria's Islamist leaders as they seek to stabilise t…
Where do US, Iran talks stand after Doha negotiations: What we know
Iran and the United States concluded a round of indirect talks in Doha, mediators said Thursday, as they kept up efforts to advance negotiations and lower tensions following recen…
As Trump touts nuclear progress, US-Iran talks show little momentum
With a final nuclear agreement far from reach, the US-Iran conflict risks settling into a new status quo.
Lebanon arrests man after video of public assault on wife goes viral
The man seen violently beating a woman at a restaurant has been arrested, but the incident has reignited debate over domestic violence amid warnings that such abuse can increase d…
At least 6 killed, 22 wounded in Damascus cafe explosion: What to know
Syrian authorities have yet to identify a perpetrator in relation to the incident, and armed groups opposing the transitional government did not immediately take credit.
At least 5 killed, 20 wounded in Damascus cafe explosion: What to know
Syrian authorities have yet to identify a perpetrator in relation to the incident, and armed groups opposing the transitional government did not immediately take credit.
Iran prepares to bury slain supreme leader with week of mass mourning
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowallDUBAI, July 2 - Iran's ruling clerics are preparing days of mass funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a show of public devotion to the Is…
India to send minister, governor to Ali Khamenei funeral
NEW DELHI, July 2 (Reuters) - India said on Thursday that its deputy foreign minister and a state governor would represent the country at the state funeral of Iran's former Suprem…
EU tells Armenia 'you can count on us' as Russia keeps up economic pressure
July 2 (Reuters) - The European Union pledged an additional €18 million in economic support for Armenia on Thursday and liberalised some export rules for its goods as Brussels see…
Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, according to media reports
BEIRUT, July 2 (Reuters) - Syria's foreign minister said during a visit to Beirut on Thursday that Syria was open to meeting the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah "if interests…
Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei
DUBAI, July 2 (Reuters) - An Iranian military commander warned the United States and Israel on Thursday against any attack on Iran as it prepares for the state funeral of Supreme …
Calls for state inquiry as Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7
Israelis called on Thursday for a state commission of inquiry into Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, as the country marked 1,000 days since the deadliest event in its history, which…
Israel marks 1,000 days since Oct 7 with memorials, protests
Israel on Thursday marked the 1,000th day since Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack with calls for a state commission of inquiry into the unprecedented assault that triggered the war i…
Senior Chinese lawmaker to attend Khamenei's funeral
BEIJING, July 2 (Reuters) - Senior Chinese lawmaker He Wei will attend the funeral of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, the Chinese foreign ministry an…
Birds of War review – war journalists find love among the ruins
This documentary tells the story of the long-distance relationship between a BBC correspondent in London and a photographer on the ground in Syria with charm and humanityPolitics …
'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation
An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
'Two weeks after her death I got a call': Gaza patients face agonising delays for evacuation
An estimated 300 Palestinians referred for treatment abroad have died since the ceasefire began, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
'Iran, Iran!' Iranian World Cup squad serenaded on return home
Iran's disappointed World Cup squad returned to a much warmer welcome at Tehran airport on Wednesday than they experienced on arrival in the US for their three group games."Iran, …
Europeans to fill almost all gaps left by U.S. in NATO defence plans, source says
July 1 (Reuters) - NATO is set to announce at next week's Ankara summit that its European members have filled almost all the gaps left by the United States in the alliance's defen…
Syria's president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Fifteen women are appointed, after only six female candidates were selected by regional electoral colleges last October.
Turkish jets strike al-Shabab targets in Somalia: What to know
A Somali Defense Ministry statement initially said Turkish F-16s carried out strikes on Al-Shabab targets before a later version referred only to “international partners.”
Ali Khamenei: Key moments from his life
Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli attacks in late February, is due to be buried on July 9 in the northeastern city of Mashhad.During nearly 3…
Who is Melat Kiros, the pro-Palestinian who unseated a longtime Democrat?
Kiros has taken a hard stance against Israel and opposes all aid to the country as pro-Palestinian candidates make further inroads in the party.
Next indirect US-Iran talks after Khamenei funeral: mediators
The next indirect US-Iran talks will come after the late Iranian supreme leader's funeral, mediators said Thursday, as diplomacy inches ahead on ending the Middle East war.Followi…