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Tucker Carlson teases interview with President Pezeshkian

Conservative American journalist Tucker Carlson has announced that he will air an interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, saying Americans deserve to hear directly from the leader of the country their military has recently fought.

Lebanese PM denounces Hezbollah’s armed parade in Beirut, orders detain of participants

A heavily armed parade organized by Hezbollah in Beirut has sparked widespread criticism, with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Saturday calling the display “unacceptable” and ordering the arrest and investigation of those involved.

Britain resumes diplomatic ties with Syria during its 1st ministerial visit in 14 years

The United Kingdom has formally resumed diplomatic relations with Syria, eight months after Bashar al-Assad's government collapsed, signaling a significant shift in British foreign policy.

EU to propose sanctions on Israel: Report

The European Union is preparing to roll out a list of possible sanctions against Israel due to concerns of human rights violations during the war in the Gaza Strip, Euractiv reported on Saturday, citing sources.

Hamas’ changes to Gaza ceasefire proposal ‘unacceptable’: Israeli PM’s office

Israel has announced that Hamas made “unacceptable” changes to a Qatari proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Iraqi Kurdistan region denies existence of Zionist regime’s bases

The Iraqi Kurdistan region's Interior Ministry has expressed serious concern over renewed allegations regarding the existence of Israeli-operated centers in the the territory.

Putin ‘wants to keep killing people’: Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin does not appear interested in ending the war in Ukraine, according to a comment made onboard Air Force One.

Netanyahu era sees 40% surge in Israeli settlements in West Bank: Report

Palestinians in the occupied West Bank endure a sharp rise in settler attacks, alongside a 40% increase in the number of settlement outposts under the current government led by Benjamin Netanyahu, according to a report.

Gaza ceasefire deal may come next week after ‘positive’ Hamas response: Trump

US President Donald Trump has stated a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas may be reached next week, following what he described as a “positive” response from the Palestinian group to a US proposal.

NATO calls for US ‘flexibility’ on Ukraine aid as Washington halts deliveries

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged the United States to show "flexibility" in its military aid to Ukraine, after Washington unexpectedly paused some weapon deliveries citing concerns over dwindling domestic stockpiles.

613 Gaza killings recorded at aid sites, near humanitarian convoys: UN

The United Nations human rights office says it has recorded at least 613 killings of Palestinians, both at controversial aid points run by the Israeli and United States-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and near humanitarian convoys.

IAEA inspectors leave Iran as Tehran suspends cooperation with UN atomic watchdog

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed it is pulling its inspectors out of Iran after Tehran suspended its collaboration with the United Nations nuclear agency.

Zelensky and Trump agree on joint defence efforts in ‘fruitful’ phone call

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke on Friday with US President Donald Trump, in what the Ukrainian leader said was a "very important and fruitful" telephone conversation.

Hamas says responded to US-backed Gaza ceasefire proposal in a ‘positive spirit’

Palestinian group Hamas has announced it has given a “positive” response to a United States-brokered proposal for a Gaza ceasefire, raising hopes for a possible breakthrough in halting Israel’s offensive.

Threats facing NATO becoming more complex and intertwined: New chief of military operations

The threats facing NATO are becoming more complex and intertwined but they remain "no match" for the alliance, the new US General at the head of NATO's military operations stated as he took up his functions.

Iran warns against Israel’s plot to fully annex West Bank

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baqaei has warned against repeated statements by Israeli officials regarding the full annexation of the West Bank, describing them as a dangerous indication of the regime’s expansionist agenda and warning of the grave consequences it could entail.

US contractors fired live bullets at Gazans queuing for food: AP

US security contractors working with the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) have fired live ammunition and stun grenades at starving Palestinians queuing for food and supplies in the besieged Strip, according to a report by the AP.

Netanyahu’s son quietly purchased UK apartment under different name: Report

The son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quietly purchased an apartment in Britain under a different name in 2022, when the UK economy was in freefall and he didn't have to legally report the purchase to the Israeli tax authorities, says a report.

Bahrain’s most prominent cleric: Threats against Iran’s Leader an affront to all Muslims

Bahrain’s most prominent cleric, Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim has warned that any threat against Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is an affront to all Muslims.

EU presses China over exports of rare earth elements and Russia-Ukraine war

The European Union’s foreign policy chief has called on Beijing to end restrictions on the export of rare earth elements and warned that Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s war in Ukraine posed a serious threat to European security.

British MPs vote to ban Palestine Action as ‘terrorist’ group

Lawmakers in Britain have voted to proscribe campaign group Palestine Action as a “terrorist” organisation, raising fears about freedom of expression in the country.

Azerbaijani and Armenian leaders to meet in UAE later in July

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev are scheduled to meet in Dubai later this month as the two countries continue negotiations towards a peace agreement, Middle East Eye has reported.

US says ‘stands with Israel’ after calls by Israeli ministers to annex West Bank

The United States has announced it stands by Israel and its security decisions after senior Israeli ministers called for the annexation of the occupied West Bank, while sidestepping questions on whether the Trump administration supports a two-state solution.

85% of Gaza Strip under Israeli military orders, militarized zones: UN

The United Nations has announced that 85% of the Gaza Strip is within Israeli militarized zones, under displacement orders or in areas where the two overlap.

Pentagon claims US attacks set back Iran nuclear program ‘one to two years’

The Pentagon has collected intelligence material that suggests Iran’s nuclear program was set back roughly one to two years as a result of the US strikes on three key facilities last month, the chief spokesperson at the US defense department announced at a news conference on Wednesday.

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