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Update Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

Iran fires on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls

  • Iran has fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two of them
  • The intensification of Iran’s assault comes a day after Trump extended a ceasefire but pressed on with an American blockade
By Agencies ·

Special How the Strait of Hormuz blockade could ground Europe’s airlines within weeks

How the Strait of Hormuz blockade could ground Europe’s airlines within weeks

  • Disrupted Gulf supplies threaten a systemic jet fuel crisis, forcing carriers to cut flights at peak summer demand
  • Emergency imports from the US and others fall short as prices surge and rationing begins across European airports
By GABRIELE MALVISI ·

Special Diggers are used by rescue teams to remove rubble from a building previously hit by the Israeli army.

Lebanon seeks one-month truce extension, halt to destruction of southern villages in Israel talks

  • Lebanese official said President Aoun has instructed delegation to discuss measures to ensure compliance with the ceasefire and halt to violations
  • Aoun has been engaging with regional leaders as part of diplomatic efforts to bolster support for Lebanon’s position in the talks
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

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Saudi Arabia and Japan agree to work on regional stability

Saudi Arabia and Japan agree to work on regional stability

  • Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks with PM Sanae Takaichi
  • Officials highlight Mideast peace, trade, investment, Strait of Hormuz
By Arab News Japan ·

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines

Residents in rural Sudan say the Iran war has made it harder to get medicines

  • Aid groups say the Iran war has cut off vital shipping routes, upending their ability to get food and medicine to millions of people around the world in need
By AP ·

Update Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli airstrike

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli airstrike

  • Lebanese authorities say Israel blocked rescue access to Khalil and her colleague Zeinab Faraj
  • Her employer, Al-Akhbar newspaper, accused Israel of deliberately targeting the journalist
By Arab News ·

Update Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli airstrike

Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil killed in Israeli airstrike

  • Lebanese authorities say Israel blocked rescue access to Khalil and her colleague Zeinab Faraj
  • Her employer, Al-Akhbar newspaper, accused Israel of deliberately targeting the journalist
By Arab News ·