Iran says still open to diplomacy as war with US hits six months
Iran left the door open to diplomacy on Friday, six months into a war with the United States that has upended the…
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Israel’s Lebanon dilemma: Confront Hezbollah without angering Trump, triggering Iran
Israeli sources point out that the pilot project for Israel's withdrawal and the Lebanese military taking control over…
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Iran's disfigured supreme leader remains invisible six months into an existential war
By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Six months after the airstrikes that began the war and…
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Shipping traffic via Strait of Hormuz slips below 10-day average, data shows
SINGAPORE, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Seven commodity vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, down from 17 a day…
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Most Asian stocks advance as attention turns to Warsh speech
Asian stocks mostly rose Friday ahead of a closely watched speech by Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh that investors…
Read at source →Most stocks rise as attention turns to Warsh speech
Stocks mostly rose Friday ahead of a closely watched speech by Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh that investors will be…
Read at source →Stocks rise ahead of Fed chair's policy speech
Stocks mostly rose Friday as investors awaited a key speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh for clues about the…
Read at source →Stocks advance with all eyes on Fed chair's speech
Stocks rose on Friday ahead of a keenly awaited speech by US Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh as investors seek clues…
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Pro-Israel lobby spends big on US midterms as backlash grows
The most powerful pro-Israel lobby in the United States is spending more than any other outside group on the 2026…
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Iran war diplomacy turns toward reopening Strait of Hormuz
By Elwely Elwelly and Enas Alashray DUBAI/CAIRO, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Iran war mediators have placed renewed emphasis on…
Read at source →Iran war mediators focus on reopening Strait of Hormuz
By Elwely Elwelly and Eman Abouhassira DUBAI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Mediators in the Iran war are stepping up efforts to…
Read at source →Iran urges other nations not to join new US sanctions, mediators focus on reopening strait
By Elwely Elwelly and Eman Abouhassira DUBAI, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Iran condemned the United States' new economic…
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US-hosted G20 finance meeting to target growth, imbalances, Iran sanctions, Treasury official says
By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Trump administration aims to have finance leaders from the Group of…
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US to push economic pressure on Iran at G20 finance talks
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will step up efforts to isolate Iran economically as he hosts G20 counterparts next…
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Iran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz, top security official Rezaei says
Aug 27 (Reuters) - Iran is preparing a list of conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz after mediators asked…
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UN rights office condemns US designation of Palestine Action as 'terrorist' group
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The U.N. human rights office said on Thursday the Trump…
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Syria president appoints Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as his adviser
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi as a presidential adviser, state media said on…
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Mazloum Abdi, from champion of Syria Kurdish autonomy to presidential adviser
Mazloum Abdi, who has been appointed as adviser to Syria's presidency, is shifting into politics after years as a…
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Iran's security chief denies report about a potential plot against Trump's son
DUBAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Iran's Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei said a report about a potential plot to assassinate U.S.…
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Pentagon policy chief tells NATO allies U.S. wants European-led defense of continent
BRUSSELS, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Pentagon’s policy chief told NATO members on Thursday that the alliance must adapt and…
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Qatar PM meets Pezeshkian, Rezaee as Doha seeks US-Iran mediation
Iran has recently signaled a desire to re-engage with the US but is hampered by internal divisions, said one expert.
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Trump says the U.S. is not talking with Iran as economic war in focus
WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States is not talking with Iran…
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Piracy attacks off Somalia surge in 2026: AFP analysis of IMO data
Piracy off the Horn of Africa has reached its highest levels since 2013, according to an AFP analysis based on data…
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Iran executes over 500 people in 2026: rights group
Iran has executed over 500 people so far this year after a new surge in hangings in recent days, despite President…
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Lebanon, UAE ink deals, deepen economic ties on Emirati Beirut visit
An Emirati business delegation signed the agreements in Beirut and met with President Joseph Aoun, indicating the UAE's…
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Alleged 9/11 mastermind to go on trial in June 2028
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, will go on trial…
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Sharaa taps Visa as Syria reconnects to global finance: What to know
Visa and Mastercard announced Wednesday that their networks can now be used to make international card payments in…
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Iran, Qatar hold Hormuz talks as US blockade chokes Iran oil imports
Iran's top diplomat met his Qatari counterpart on Thursday in Tehran for talks on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, as a…
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Analysis-After six months, the Iran war has reached its endgame - a costly stalemate
By Samia Nakhoul BEIRUT, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Iran war has reached its endgame: a costly stalemate. Six months after…
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Driven by faith, activists stand up to fellow Jews to protect Palestinians
Ziva Sharp said her Jewish faith motivated her to travel from Jerusalem to the West Bank to stand up for Palestinians…
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Netanyahu trails Eisenkot in new poll as Israel's right-wing bloc weakens
Israelis prefer former defense minister over the current prime minister to lead country, while the…
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Exclusive-Pentagon's NATO review preparing troop options for Hegseth by November 6
By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - A Pentagon review of U.S. troop deployments in Europe will create at…
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Six consequences of six months of war in Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Six months after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, the war that…
Read at source →Six consequences after six months of war in Iran
By Simon Lewis, Trevor Hunnicutt, Idrees Ali and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Six months after the…
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Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz rises slightly, data shows
SINGAPORE, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Shipping traffic at the Strait of Hormuz rose slightly even as a standoff persisted…
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Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts
By Yomna Ehab and Parisa Hafezi CAIRO/DUBAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Qatar's prime minister will visit Tehran on Thursday in…
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