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July 8 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday after the U.S. launched a wave of military strikes on Iran in response to attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. In the latest blow to the fragile ceasefire agreement, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…

Shafaqna India:“The era of bullying and extortion is over. It leads nowhere. We don’t fold,” Iran’s top negotiator Bagher Ghalibaf said on X following US strikes on the country. He also listed “major violations” by the US of the deal signed between the two countries. “Violating Iranian adjustments in the Strait, persistent threats of further…

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday it completed a new round of strikes on Iran and that it had struck over 80 targets during its latest attacks. Along with unleashing a new wave of strikes against Iran, Washington had also revoked a license allowing the country…

TEHRAN - Coinciding with the farewell and funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the international event “Abna al-Sayyid” (children of the Sayyid) was held in Tehran, organized by the Art Bureau.

Member of Hezbollah’s Loyalty to Resistance at Lebanese Parliament MP Hussein Jishi said recent developments proved that the US-Israeli project in the region have been thwarted, arguing that ‘Israel’ had failed to achieve its stated war objectives. Speaking at a memorial service on Tuesday, Jishi said ‘Israel’ had been unable to resolve issues related to…

Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam offered his deepest condolences to the family of the late school principal Esperanza Ghandour, and to all the residents of Nabatieh and its educational community, following her martyrdom in a condemned Israeli airstrike. He said: “In these painful circumstances, I reiterate the necessity of upholding the ceasefire and initiating a…

An Israeli flag was seen flying early Tuesday morning on Ali al-Taher Hill, a highly strategic vantage point that overlooks the city of Nabatieh in southern Lebanon, Anadolu reports. Aside from the presence of the flag, news agencies documented no active military maneuvers, Israeli soldiers, or combat vehicles in the immediate vicinity of the hillside.…

Air France announced on Monday that it has resumed flights to and from Riyadh and Tel Aviv, while extending the suspension of its services to Beirut until 20th July. The airline did not provide further details on the decision but confirmed that flights to the Lebanese capital will remain suspended until the revised date. In…

Druze leader Walid Jumblat on Tuesday stated that "the framework agreement is a unilateral agreement imposed by Israel on a Lebanese faction, inside and outside the country, that has limited experience in law and diplomacy," emphasizing that peace with Israel is impossible.

Germany's foreign minister on Tuesday urged Lebanese authorities to confront Hezbollah and reassert state control over the country's south, where the militant group has been engaged in hostilities with Israeli forces.

President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday condemned the continued Israeli attacks on Lebanese civilians and the death of four people yesterday in an Israeli drone strike on their car in Nabatieh al-Fawqa.

The Lebanese army is fully committed to the Lebanese state’s decisions and the implementation of the framework agreement and does not deviate from Lebanon's political authority, MTV quoted President Joseph Aoun as telling his visitors.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa said Tuesday that he wants France to be a primary partner for Damascus, which he said has regained its role as a transit hub after the Strait of Hormuz closure.

FIFA has defended the reputation of World Cup referee Raphael Claus in rare pushback on comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who questioned his integrity for sending off Folarin Balogun.

The United States had Folarin Balogun in the lineup but had its defensive shortcomings exposed by Belgium in a 4-1 loss in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday. Balogun started the match in Seattle after FIFA lifted his one-game suspension for a red card in the round of 32 against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

For Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the defence of Palestine was never a circumstantial matter of foreign policy. Rather, it constituted the enduring axis of his political, diplomatic and strategic vision throughout nearly four decades as Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the Palestinian cause has ceased to be merely…

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Sunday's painful World Cup last-16 exit at the hands of Norway should be used as "fuel" for the future as he insisted their disappointing tournament is "the start of a new cycle".

U.S. President Donald Trump's phone call to FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to have the red card for the co-hosts star striker Folarin Balogun reviewed is the latest instance of political interference in the World Cup.

Mirrors do more than reflect—they shape how a room feels. Discover the best options for living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and bathrooms, along with expert sizing and placement tips. A mirror is one of the few home furnishings that pulls double duty — functional and decorative at once. The right mirror makes a room feel larger,…

Dubai has long established itself as a global capital for automotive luxury. On any given day, the city's sleek highways showcase some of the finest engineering masterpieces ever built. For discerning collectors and performance enthusiasts living in the United Arab Emirates, acquiring a supercar isn't just about speed; it is an appreciation for her…

VANCOUVER — I am writing these words as I watch with tearful eyes the live funeral procession of the martyred Leader of Iran, the late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Like countless Iranians abroad, I wish I could stand among the millions who are gathering to bid him farewell. Distance may keep me from the funeral,…

As Iran pushes for a new transit fee system and Oman explores possible frameworks to ease maritime tensions, legal interpretations, regional cooperation, and demands for transparency remain central to any viable solution for one of the world’s most strategic shipping routes.

As part of search and field survey operations in areas that came under attack, rescue teams from the “Islamic Health Authority – Civil Defense” [Bint Jbeil Sector] were able to recover an injured person and the remains of a number of martyrs in the Wadi al-Salouqi area, following a report from a local shepherd. Details…

TEHRAN - Throughout history, political turmoil and national betrayal have often been linked, and Lebanon today is no exception. It faces a dangerous moment where its own officials are making deals that serve Israeli interests.

Knockout matches continue Wednesday at the World Cup in the round of 32 with 2010 champion Spain advancing with a 3-0 victory over Austria in Inglewood, California, just outside Los Angeles. Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo in his sixth World Cup tournament, edged 2018 finalist Croatia 2-1 in Toronto, while Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0 in…

Fans of nations competing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup –co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico — have been showing support for Palestine in public squares before matches and in stadiums during matches, Anadolu reports. Throughout the World Cup, fans are displaying Palestinian flags, demanding freedom for Palestine and opposing the genocide in the…

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 during periods of war.

China and the European Union will hold ministerial-level trade talks once or twice a year, China's Commerce Ministry said Thursday, as the two sides work to increase and rebalance trade.

An organization has begun restoring Damascus' main Jewish cemetery, the group's founder told AFP on Tuesday, as members of Syria's dwindling community seek to revive their heritage after ex-ruler Bashar al-Assad's ouster.

The post-February 2026 war period marks a new phase in US–Iran relationship, a relationship of strange diplomatic impasse characterized by no war, nor peace, but a rotating cycle of ceasefire announcements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and intermittent exchanges of fire across the Strait of Hormuz. This situation indicates structural problems that both sides are unprepared…

The European Union rolled out two measures to protect its steel industry and limit e-commerce small parcels on Wednesday as the 27-nation bloc grapples with its staggering trade imbalance with China.

Tourists from Chattanooga check into beach resorts in Cancun. Canadian auto parts feed factories in the American Midwest – and vice versa. Happy Hour revelers raise glasses of Mexican tequila and mezcal at bars in Seattle.

Global shares were mixed on Wednesday as uncertainty persisted over conflict in the Middle East and access to the crucial Strait of Hormuz despite an initial deal to end the U.S.-Iran war.

The lines are growing at Russian gas stations -- and so is the frustration and uncertainty as several months of Ukrainian attacks have set oil refineries ablaze and choked supplies for motorists across the vast country.

The Syrian revolution was fought in order to tear down a predatory police state, not to replace it with a replica under a different banner. However, the horrific, blood-soaked dungeons of the Assad era have simply been rebranded under the sleek, corporate security apparatus of the new President, suited and booted Ahmed Al-Sharaa. As dawn…

The head of the European Central Bank defended its June 11 rate hike as justified to ward off real inflationary pressures and said it wasn't just a mere "insurance hike."

The hundreds of millions who use Meta-owned messenger WhatsApp to chat with family, friends or businesses will no longer need to share phone numbers under a coming update, the company said Monday.

How modern fatherhood is being reshaped by emotional presence, workplace demands, technology, and the search for real acknowledgment beyond symbolic celebration. The world celebrates today, June 21, 2026, Father’s Day, but anyone following the dynamics of the modern family realizes that the figure being celebrated has changed fundamentally. The fat…

From Hamra Street to the ruins of memory, the Iraqi artist turns the human body into an archive of violence, exile, and survival after war. In Hamra Street, traversed by poets, exiles, journalists, and Arab playwrights, Iraqi artist Serwan Baran lives as if in a station unsuited for return and offering no promise of stability.…

A 26-year-old Korean woman who grew up in the Middle East shares her emotional connection to Lebanon, describing it as a second home shaped by memories, resilience, and a deep sense of belonging beyond nationality.

By Jihed Abidellaoui, Zohra Bensemra and Khalil Ashawi NABATIEH, Lebanon, June 26 (Reuters) - Chanting rhythmically in the summer sun, the men marched through the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh as part of their annual tradition to mark Ashura, the holiest day in the Shi'ite Muslim calendar. This year, they walked through a city in…

Ashoura comes as many of the more than one million displaced Lebanese people are trying to return to their villages in southern Lebanon. Cities and towns had held sermons and events in the buildup to the holy day surrounded by buildings reduced to rubble and ruins.

TEHRAN — The procession moved with solemn purpose through streets that barely resembled a city. Flanked by mounds of pulverized concrete and snarled metal, the crowd chanted and beat their chests.

When Kamal Kamal heard a ceasefire deal had been agreed between Iran and the United States, he rushed back to the southern city of Nabatieh only to find an Israeli strike had reduced his life's work to rubble. The city, usually home to some 90,000 people before the latest war between Israel and Hezbollah erupted…

At a cemetery in southern Lebanon, Ghada Hussein clutched images of her son, a Hezbollah fighter killed in an Israeli strike and buried in a temporary grave because the family cannot return to her border village. In a section just above the regular cemetery in Haret Saida, dozens of graves have been dug into the…

The Sagrada Familia basilica features sandcastle-like spires, stone carved to look like lush flora, a kaleidoscopic interior and a trove of treasures, some hiding in plain sight. Even regular worshippers at Barcelona's world-famous landmark find themselves dumbstruck with wonder.

Muslim pilgrims from around the world congregated on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the second official day of the annual Islamic pilgrimage, considered the pinnacle of Hajj.

Once a year, large numbers of Muslim pilgrims converge in Saudi Arabia, uniting in religious rituals and acts of worship as they perform the Hajj. While fulfilling a religious obligation, they immerse themselves in what can be a spiritual experience of a lifetime for them and a chance to seek God's forgiveness and the erasure…