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US strikes on Iran prepare ground for more intense operations, officials say

US strikes on Iran prepare ground for more intense operations, officials say

As MOU falls apart, US officials say ongoing strikes are geared at weakening Iranian defenses to shore up possible options if Trump decides to...

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Israeli official: Netanyahu to travel to US on Saturday, unclear if he’ll meet Trump

Israeli official: Netanyahu to travel to US on Saturday, unclear if he’ll meet Trump

PM expected to fly out for memorials and funeral of senator Lindsey Graham; PM’s office tells Austrian leader to postpone Israel visit

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Trump administration launches effort to ‘dismantle’ the International Criminal Court

Trump administration launches effort to ‘dismantle’ the International Criminal Court

Rubio says plan’s message is ‘sovereign states over globalism’; State Dept. official says options include travel bans, visa revocations,...

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In written message, Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for slain father will come ‘soon’

In written message, Mojtaba Khamenei vows revenge for slain father will come ‘soon’

Khamenei, who has yet to appear in public since becoming Iran’s supreme leader, is quoted saying ‘vengeance is the will of our nation and must...

11.07.2026 40

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US demanding Iran publicly vow to stop attacks in Hormuz and forswear tolls on ships

US demanding Iran publicly vow to stop attacks in Hormuz and forswear tolls on ships

Washington says there will be no final agreement without Tehran handing over uranium, as fresh satellite imagery shows renewed activity at nuclear...

11.07.2026 40

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Thai court accepts damages petition from crew of ship in deadly Strait of Hormuz attack

Thai court accepts damages petition from crew of ship in deadly Strait of Hormuz attack

3 sailors say ship’s operators put them in danger, left them unable to work; crew member: ‘These days, I’m taking sedatives… I take them and sleep’

10.07.2026 40

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Khamenei buried following dayslong funeral procession as successor remains out of sight

Khamenei buried following dayslong funeral procession as successor remains out of sight

‘By the blood of the supreme leader, Trump, we will kill you!’ shout crowds in Mashhad, months after the longtime supreme leader was killed in...

10.07.2026 40

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EU aviation agency urges avoiding Iran, Iraq, Lebanon airspaces until August 31

EU aviation agency urges avoiding Iran, Iraq, Lebanon airspaces until August 31

Advisory comes amid flare-up in violence between US and Iran, replaces advisory urging caution in airspace of Israel, other countries; Arkia to resume...

08.07.2026 50

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Suspect in bombing that hurt sanctioned Jewish Ukrainian-born oligarch found dead

Suspect in bombing that hurt sanctioned Jewish Ukrainian-born oligarch found dead

Anastasiia Berezovska’s body found near Kyiv with gunshot wounds to head and bullet cartridges nearby, days after blast that wounded Vadym...

07.07.2026 40

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UN deems Israel’s detention of Hamas doctor ‘arbitrary’ as health fears mount

UN deems Israel’s detention of Hamas doctor ‘arbitrary’ as health fears mount

Working group says of Hussam Abu Safiya, an officer in terror group and hospital director, is a human rights violation, calls for his immediate...

06.07.2026 50

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Palestinian says settlers took over West Bank home he was building for newlywed son

‘If they succeed in taking one, then the rest will follow,’ Mohammad Salameh says; IDF says it dispersed a gathering at the Jalud house, doesn’t...

04.07.2026 70

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Anti-Israel activists convicted of misdemeanor charges in 2024 Golden Gate Bridge protest

Jury deadlocked on more serious charge of felony conspiracy over blockage of throughfare in protest against Israeli war in Gaza; seven convicts face...

03.07.2026 50

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Syrian FM says Damascus open to meeting Hezbollah, after Trump said it should fight group

Asaad al-Shaibani visits Lebanon, meets President Aoun and Hezbollah-allied parliament speaker Berri, after Israel, Syria and Lebanon rejected US...

02.07.2026 50

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Iranian cyberattacks on Israel surged in 2026, cyber chief says

Yossi Karadi says Israel recorded 4,800 Iranian attacks this month, up from 1,600 last June; says digital propaganda, including Lego-style AI...

29.06.2026 100

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Dubai enlisting businesses to help keep it a tourism and finance hub after Iran war

Officials including crown prince gathered hundreds of businesspeople on March 10 in bid to limit economic pain, but returning to status quo ante will...

25.06.2026 70

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Palestinians warn West Bank antiquities bill designed to expand Israeli control

PA minster says law would bring Israeli civil authority ‘deep inside Palestinian territories,’ as Israeli groups, a Knesset legal adviser, and the...

25.06.2026 70

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France reports 50 weather-related deaths as record heat wave sweeps Western Europe

48 drowned seeking respite from heat, two children died in car, French authorities say; two elderly people killed by heatstroke in Spain

24.06.2026 100

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Scottish police charge man after apparent anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh

Five hurt in series of assaults by armed man seen chasing an Asian man, trying to break into restaurant; Muslim groups blame ‘political rhetoric...

21.06.2026 60

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard set up Iraqi cells to attack Gulf neighbors, sources say

Cells’ covert establishment, posing a challenge to new Iraqi PM’s balancing act between DC and Tehran, may have been spurred by other local...

19.06.2026 80

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French FM: Paris will support UN sanctions relief only after ‘major concessions’ by Iran

Huckabee asks if ‘France gets all its info from Hezbollah’ after Barrot demands IDF halt Lebanon attacks; Iranian dissidents say Paris rally...

19.06.2026 70

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How Trump’s 14-point Iran deal compares with Obama’s 160-page nuclear agreement

MOU gives up-front sanctions relief, is light on inspection mechanism; 2015 deal that Trump scrapped, whose conditions had ‘sunset clause,’...

19.06.2026 60

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UN chief warns settlers could be blacklisted over alleged harm to Palestinian children

Guterres claims ‘staggering rise in attacks carried out by settlers resulting in grave violations against Palestinian children,’ weeks after...

18.06.2026 60

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Hezbollah expecting major cash injection from Iran once deal sealed with US — sources

US official says funds going to terror group will not be unfrozen, as analysts say outcome of war will be political boon to Hezbollah, will bolster...

17.06.2026 70

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US lawmakers in the dark on Iran deal as Trump says he will send it to Congress

American law may oblige administration to get congressional approval, opening door to potential GOP objections as some party members angry they...

17.06.2026 80

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Operation to remove Iranian mines from Strait of Hormuz could take weeks, experts say

Even with conventional minesweepers and state-of-the-art underwater drones, it will take time until many insurance, shipping and oil companies are...

15.06.2026 70

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Turkish-Saudi rail that bypasses Israel to link to Jordan and Syria, minister says

Countries should be linked in 3-4 years, while Gulf states, and possibly Yemen, will later be added to route that would connect region with Europe,...

14.06.2026 90

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Orban re-elected as Fidesz party leader in Hungary despite election loss

Former longtime Hungarian leader and Netanyahu ally wins 729 of 737 delegate votes after taking responsibility for April defeat, despite mounting...

13.06.2026 90

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Activists rally to ‘kick Israel out of FIFA’ despite team’s absence from World Cup

Protesters in Toronto wearing ‘Jews for a free Palestine’ shirts unfurl banner calling for Israel’s ouster from FIFA, hold event calling for...

13.06.2026 80

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Pakistan claims US-Iran deal to be signed within 24 hours; Tehran pushes back

Islamabad’s announcement quickly followed by Iranian denial that agreement will be signed Sunday; Tehran readies funeral for late supreme leader Ali...

13.06.2026 100

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US approves Paramount-Warner Bros. $110 billion merger, as state lawsuits loom

US Justice Department: Deal unlikely to harm competition, consumers; Democrats concerned Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE sovereign wealth funds investing in...

13.06.2026 100

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French official accuses Israeli firm of also meddling in elections in New York City, Scotland

France’s disinformation czar says still unclear who commissioned BlackCore’s ‘foreign digital interference ops,’ doesn’t specify if Mamdani...

12.06.2026 100

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Iran and Ukraine loom over G7, as France hopes Trump will at least stay for duration

No breakthroughs expected during June 15–17 summit, where Zelensky and Mideast mediators will join France, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, and US...

11.06.2026 100

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Palestinians accuse Israeli settlers of impeding firefighters near West Bank village

After suspected arson attack near Christian town of Taybe, settlers shot firearms and blocked a water tanker, according to a priest and Palestinian...

11.06.2026 90

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Erdogan: Israel’s strikes on Lebanon and Syria threaten Turkey

Turkish president says Israeli ‘aggression’ must be stopped, claims Jerusalem trying to destabilize Mideast and light ‘fire of discord’ in...

10.06.2026 80

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Italy investigating Ben Gvir for alleged torture, kidnapping over Gaza flotilla video

Judicial source confirms investigation, which Italian news agency says has been underway for ‘several weeks’; far-right minister says he’s...

08.06.2026 60

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Why the Houthis threatening Red Sea shipping could be worse for the oil market this time

The Iran-backed terror group attacked Israel, as well as Red Sea shipping, after Oct. 7; now, it announced a ban on Israeli-linked ships and fired...

08.06.2026 80

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EU sanctions two Iranians, IRGC unit for participating in Hormuz blockade

IRGC deputy commander and representative for Iranian oil union placed on blacklist; 1st time bloc uses new powers to sanction for restricting freedom...

08.06.2026 90

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France, allies eye coordinated sanctions to pressure Israel over West Bank, diplomats say

EU deadlock on Israel measures pushes some countries toward national measures, expected to be imposed within days; France to host civil society,...

07.06.2026 90

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US grants Iranian soccer players visas for World Cup, 10 days before first match

Team set to land in Mexico on Sunday, where they’ll be based amid state of war with US, will play first game against New Zealand on June 15

05.06.2026 80

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Trump’s ‘crazy’ rebuke spotlights rift with Netanyahu, when PM can least afford it

With Iran and Lebanon campaigns in the balance, and months before elections, dressing-down leaves Israelis suspicious that premier has lost control of...

05.06.2026 80

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Number of Nazi victims’ descendants given German citizenship jumped 61% in 2025

Federal authority figures show 12,000 people gained citizenship under restitution laws, though unclear how many were Jews; one in five people...

04.06.2026 80

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Germany misses out as five new countries elected as UN Security Council members

Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe to serve two-year terms on council beginning in January, replacing Somalia, Pakistan,...

03.06.2026 90

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Norwegian teen who planned UK murder was recruited by Iran-linked Swedish crime group

Prosecutors tell court that Johannes Natland was recruited by an organization called the Foxtrot Network, target of plot is unknown

03.06.2026 70

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British couple held in Iran lose appeal against 10-year prison sentence

Tourists Craig and Lindsay Foreman have been held on espionage charges since January 2025; family say they weren’t allowed to attend their own...

02.06.2026 150

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Motorola Solutions buys Israeli drone defense startup D-Fend for $1.5 billion

Raanana-based firm uses radio waves to commandeer UAVs instead of jamming or intercepting them; system deployed in over 30 countries; described as...

02.06.2026 80

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15 plead not guilty to massive US insider trading scheme involving nearly 30 mergers

Indictment alleges Jewish defendants used religious background in coded messages while discussing tips, referring to one deal as a ‘flight to...

02.06.2026 80

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Colombians head to the polls, with 2 pro-Israel candidates challenging anti-Israel leftist

Frontrunner Cepeda has vowed to continue path of incumbent Petro who cut ties with Jewish state; right-wingers De La Espriella and Valencia want to...

31.05.2026 100

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Italy bans Kanye West concert after concern from Jewish community

Rapper, also known as Ye, has faced bans across Europe following years of antisemitic activity; Authorities also cancel concert by rapper Travis Scott...

30.05.2026 100

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Greek man charged in UK over suspected Iranian plot to target dissident journalist

Unnamed reporter works for London-based Persian news outlet Iran International, whose premises were also targeted in April in an attempted arson...

29.05.2026 70

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Iran’s president orders reopening of international internet access – state media

Pezeshkian said to instruct end to nearly 90-day blackout, though mechanism for how and when country would reconnect to global web unknown

25.05.2026 70

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