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video Update Iran tightens Hormuz control amid reports of new peace proposals, Trump warns against ‘blackmail’

Iran tightens Hormuz control amid reports of new peace proposals, Trump warns against ‘blackmail’

  • Two Indian-flagged ships attacked while crossing Strait of Hormuz, government confirms
  • Iran said it was reviewing new US proposals via mediator Pakistan
video By Reuters ·

Update French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon

French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon

  • Three other members of the United Nations’ UNIFIL peacekeeping mission were injured, UNIFIL said
  • UN peacekeepers urge Lebanon to swiftly launch probe on 'deliberate' attack on personnel
By Agencies ·

Update Israel army says established ‘Yellow Line’ in Lebanon, as in Gaza

Israel army says established ‘Yellow Line’ in Lebanon, as in Gaza

  • “Over the past 24 hours, IDF forces operating south of the Yellow Line in southern Lebanon identified terrorists who violated the ceasefire understandings,” the military said
  • “Immediately after identification and in order to eliminate the threat ... forces attacked the terrorists”
By AFP ·

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Saudi Arabia joins Arab, Islamic states in condemning Israeli envoy appointment to Somaliland

Saudi Arabia joins Arab, Islamic states in condemning Israeli envoy appointment to Somaliland

  • Israel said on Wednesday it had appointed Michael Lotem, its roving economic ambassador to Africa, as a non-resident envoy to the region
By Arab News ·

Palestinian killed by Israeli forces near Hebron

Palestinian killed by Israeli forces near Hebron

  • A Palestinian was injured on Saturday in an attack by Israeli settlers on the village of Ein Sinya, north of Ramallah, according to the sources
By WAFA ·

Pope brings Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on

Pope brings Africa tour to Angola as Trump feud drags on

  • Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour "has ‌not been ‌accurate in ‌all ⁠its aspects"
By AFP - Reuters ·

UK police charge 3 over attempted arson on Iran International

UK police charge 3 over attempted arson on Iran International

  • British nationals, including a 16-year-old, tried to set fire to offices of Persian-language outlet by throwing an “ignited container” that landed in a car park
  • Attack part of a “sustained effort to intimidate Iran International and silence independent Persian-language journalism beyond Iran’s borders,” outlet said
By AFP ·

UK police charge 3 over attempted arson on Iran International

UK police charge 3 over attempted arson on Iran International

  • British nationals, including a 16-year-old, tried to set fire to offices of Persian-language outlet by throwing an “ignited container” that landed in a car park
  • Attack part of a “sustained effort to intimidate Iran International and silence independent Persian-language journalism beyond Iran’s borders,” outlet said
By AFP ·