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Syria says no Turkish military build-up planned at airbase struck by Israel

Aug 20 (Reuters) - Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said he made clear to Israel there were no plans to…

Australia summons Israeli ambassador over Gaza aid worker death

By Renju Jose SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Australia summoned Israel's ambassador on Thursday and expressed outrage at a…

Israeli warns Turkey against 'dangerous adventures' in Syria; Syria says no Turkish build-up planned

Aug 20 (Reuters) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was "dragging Turkey into dangerous adventures in Syria",…

Israel and Turkey step up warnings over Syria after airbase bombing

By Alexander Cornwell and Tuvan Gumrukcu JERUSALEM/ANKARA, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Israel accused Turkey of "dangerous…

'Ray of hope': Gaza seed bank rebuilds after wartime destruction

From a small makeshift tent in the central Gaza Strip, a dedicated team works to carefully store and document some of…

Trump warns of economic consequences for any country that supports Iran

By Kanishka Singh and Jana Choukeir WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned of economic…

UK summons Israeli envoy over West Bank settlement project

Britain said on Wednesday it had summoned Israel's charge d'affaires and demanded a halt to a major West Bank…

'More confrontational': Iran's new hardline security leadership

Earlier this month Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei reshuffled Tehran's top security team, putting his own…

Israel slams UK demand to halt West Bank settlement project

Israel's foreign minister on Thursday slammed a demand by the UK government to halt a major settlement project in the…

Trump vows 'tremendous' economic costs on Iran partners

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran's economy, threatening…

Barzani calls for enhanced air defense for Kurdistan Region to counter drone attacks

Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani backs US-led regional economic integration efforts and lauds US…

Russia’s Putin hosts Saddam Hifter amid instability in Libya: What to know

Moscow has built a strong relationship with Libya’s eastern camp, as Washington and Ankara pursue efforts to reunify…

Trump the builder carves his legacy in stone as pressures mount

WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - With Iran diplomacy stalled, financial markets uneasy and his approval rating at another…

As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in Israel's crosshairs

After more than two years of ordering attacks on Israel's enemies across the Middle East, Prime Minister Benjamin…

US to provide $206 million for Gaza peacekeeping force, letters show

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has told Congress it is sending…

US provides $206 million for Gaza force despite deadlocked peace plan

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has told Congress it is sending…

Exclusive-Mossad director, Syria foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say

Aug 19 (Reuters) - The head of Israel's Mossad spy agency, Roman Gofman, held a phone call with Syrian Foreign Minister…

Exclusive-Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say

By Timour Azhari and Rami Ayyub

Reijnders leaves Man City for Saudi's Al Qadsiah

Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders completed a move from Manchester City to Saudi Pro League side Al Qadsiah on…

Iraq seeks special Hormuz access from Iran in scramble to keep oil flowing

As Iran's parliament speaker holds talks in Baghdad, Iraq has asked Tehran for special consideration for its oil…

Saudi Arabia wants Iran-backed militia 'heads to roll' in Iraq amid talks with Tehran

Riyadh is pressing Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to act against the groups behind attacks on the kingdom as Baghdad…

Iran’s Ghalibaf makes high-level visit to Iraq ahead of disarmament deadline

The Iraqi parliament speaker is calling on his Iranian counterpart to help Iraq export oil through Hormuz amid the…

Visiting Iraq, Iran's parliament speaker hails 'new order' in the region

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Wednesday stressed the importance of strengthening the "new…

Iran warns Gulf countries against helping US after UAE cuts trade ties

Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab…

Turkey looks to expand Syria energy footprint into oil, gas

Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said state oil giant TPAO and private companies are ready to explore for…

With talks stalled, Iran ups threats against Gulf, Europe: What to know

The threats have raised concerns that the conflict between Iran and the United States could expand beyond the region.

France says West Bank violence justifies its sanctions against Israeli minister Ben-Gvir

PARIS, Aug 19 (Reuters) - French foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot condemned on Wednesday violence in the West Bank by…

Germany, France condemn far-right Israeli minister's 'inhumane' Gaza remarks

Germany and France on Wednesday condemned remarks by Israel's far-right national security minister, who declared that…

Israel army launches criminal probe into killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab

The Israeli military said Wednesday it had ordered a criminal investigation into the 2024 killing in Gaza of…

As election nears, Israelis fear polarisation could spark violence

Warnings are multiplying that violence could break out between rival political camps ahead of Israel's October 27…

Israel army admits firing on car in death of five-year-old Hind Rajab

The Israeli military on Wednesday admitted its troops fired on a car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza in 2024,…

Germany, France, UN condemn far-right Israeli minister's 'inhumane' Gaza remarks

Germany, France and the UN on Wednesday condemned remarks by Israel's far-right national security minister, who…

UAE's financial embargo on Iran after missile threat puts rivalry back in spotlight

DUBAI, Aug 19 - The United Arab Emirates' decision to suspend all financial and economic transactions with Iran until…

Israel opens criminal probes over killings of Hind Rajab and Gaza rescue workers, military says

By Emily Rose and Nidal al-Mughrabi JERUSALEM/CAIRO, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Israel's military will open internal…

UN laments 'unacceptable' toll of 350 aid workers killed in 2025

Turkey slams Israel's 'untenable' claims after strikes on Syrian base

ANKARA, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Turkey firmly rejected on Wednesday what it called "untenable allegations" by Israel…