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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 ·

Iran’s top negotiator says talks with US show progress but final deal ‘far off’

Iran’s top negotiator says talks with US show progress but final deal ‘far off’

  • Speaker Qalibaf cites “gaps” despite improved mutual understanding
  •  Trump also cites “very good conversations” with Tehran while warning against “blackmail” over Hormuz
By Reuters - AFP ·

Bulgaria votes as pro-Russian former president leads the polls

Bulgaria votes as pro-Russian former president leads the polls

  • Bulgaria has developed rapidly since the fall of communism in 1989 and joined the European Union in 2007
By 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 ·