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As Trump halts Israeli strikes on Beirut, Netanyahu faces heat

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:42:05 GMT

TEL AVIV, Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu is facing criticism at home after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel would stop plans to attack Iran-backed Hezbollah in Beirut.

This has highlighted the pressure Netanyahu is under ahead of the upcoming elections, with polls showing he may lose.

Trump said this week that Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to stop

Iran calls a halt to talks with US after Israel looks to enter Lebanon

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:20:18 GMT

DUBAI, U.A.E.: Iran has stopped indirect talks with the United States after Israel ordered its troops to move deeper into Lebanon to fight Hezbollah, which Tehran backs, Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on June 1.

This has made efforts to end the three-month war more difficult.

Tasnim said Iran's negotiating team has halted sending messages to Washington through mediators because of the attacks in Leba

UN: 11 children either die or are injured in Lebanon every 24 hours

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:49 GMT

GENEVA, Switzerland: On average, eleven children have been killed or injured every 24 hours in Lebanon over the past week, the U.N.'s children's agency said on May 29, as Israel has increased its strikes across the country despite a ceasefire.

Heavy Israeli airstrikes hit towns and villages in southern Lebanon overnight from May 27 into May 28, after Israel declared a new part of the area a combat zone. It also

No Jews allowed, German hotel tells Israeli guests

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:45:03 GMT

A reservation rejection from a Bavarian-based facility has triggered a wave of public backlash and calls for a criminal investigation

A family from Israel was told, "sorry, there are no Jews allowed in our hotel" when attempting to book a room in a town in southern Germany. The incendiary rejection triggered uproar, with the hotel offering an apology and citing a wave of fake reservations.

'No Jews allowed,' German hotel tells Israeli guests

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:45:03 GMT

A reservation rejection from a Bavarian-based facility has triggered a wave of public backlash and calls for a criminal investigation

A family from Israel was told, "sorry, there are no Jews allowed in our hotel" when attempting to book a room in a town in southern Germany. The incendiary rejection triggered

Palestine accuses Israel of 'systematically targeting' its football players

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:19:45 GMT

FIFA must take action to stop violations of the athlete's rights by West Jerusalem, the Palestinian Football Association has said

The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has slammed Israel over the "unjust arrest" of two players from its women's national team and called on the sport's governing body, FIFA,

Candace Owens would back Tucker Carlson for US president

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:46 GMT

In an exclusive interview with RT the US commentator joked that she would only run herself if voters accepted her as dictator

Conservative US commentator Candace Owens would back journalist Tucker Carlson if he ran for US president, but would only run herself if voters accepted her as "dictator."

Speaking exclusively to RT's Rick Sanchez at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (S

"Everyone should neutralise the enemy's plot through steadfastness," says Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:31:36 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 4 (ANI): A message attributed to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Mojtaba Khamenei, was read at the holy shrine of Imam Khomeini during the 37th anniversary commemoration of his passing, according to Tasnim News Agency.

According to Tasnim News Agency, through the message, the Supreme Leader said, 'Everyone should neutralise the enemy's plot through steadfastness, foresight, pres

US House votes to limit Trumps Iran war powers

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:30:48 GMT

Four Republican lawmakers have supported the motion put forward by Democrats

The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution aimed at making it impossible for US President Donald Trump to take further military action against Iran without the approval of Congress.

The Trump administration did not consult with lawmakers when it launched 'Operation Epic Fury' and attacked Iran together

"Berlin's support for Ukraine, Israel may have played a role": Germany's FM Wadephul after UNSC seat loss

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:31:44 GMT

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): Germany has failed in its bid to secure one of the two rotating seats allocated to European countries on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with Portugal and Austria winning election to the UN body, according to a news report by Al Jazeera.

Germany received 104 votes from the 193-member UN General Assembly (UNGA), while Portugal secured 134 votes and Austria received 131, the

Trump would end ceasefire with Iran if US troops are killed, officials say: Report

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:31:54 GMT

Washington DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has privately told aides that he would consider ending the ceasefire with Iran if Tehran becomes responsible for the deaths of American troops, according to US officials cited by the Wall Street Journal.

The officials said Trump has made clear the 'weekslong pause' in airstrikes remains in effect despite ongoing 'violent skirmishes' and tensions in the

Indian markets extend losses amid FII selling, elevated crude oil prices; Sensex falls 443 points

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:59:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): Indian equity markets extended their losing streak on Thursday as persistent foreign fund outflows, elevated crude oil prices, and weak global cues weighed on investor sentiment.

The BSE Sensex settled lower by 443.15 points, or 0.60 per cent, at 73,903.02, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 121 points, or 0.52 per cent, to close at 23,284.60.

Market analysts suggest to remain

US-Iran talks hit roadblock over Tehran's upfront demand for "liquid cash" from frozen assets: Report

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:30:20 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): The ongoing diplomatic engagements between the United States and Iran have hit a severe impasse following Tehran's rigid demand for the immediate unfreezing of capital at the very start of the process.

According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, the diplomatic deadlock stems from Iran's insistence on the release of 'liquid cash' from the billions of dollars in frozen assets, a

FOCUS | Israel, Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:17:01 GMT

(260604) -- WASHINGTON, June 4, 2026 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 3, 2026 shows the U.S. Department of State building, where the fourth round of the U.S.-mediated high-level talks between Israel and Lebanon was held, in Washington, D.C., the United States. Israel and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to implement a ceasefire, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday following trilateral negotiations in Washi

Hezbollah must withdraw from Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon US

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00:17 GMT

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a renewed ceasefire after US-mediated talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a renewed ceasefire that requires Hezbollah to stop firing and withdraw its operatives from southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement released after US-mediated talks at the State Department on Wednesday.

The talks followed weeks of Israeli

Hezbollah must withdraw from Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon - US

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:00:17 GMT

West Jerusalem and Beirut have agreed to implement a renewed ceasefire after US-mediated talks in Washington

Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire, contingent on Hezbollah actions

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:57:51 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Lebanon have found common ground on 'the implementation of a ceasefire', which remains strictly conditional on 'a complete cessation' of Hezbollah fire and the removal of all Hezbollah operatives from southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement released after the latest round of US-mediated talks on Wednesday.

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Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'f***ing crazy'

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:32:14 GMT

The US president says he confronted the Israeli prime minister over Israel's attack on Lebanon

US President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" during a heated phone conversation over Israel's military operations in Lebanon.

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Trump confirms calling Netanyahu fing crazy

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:32:14 GMT

The US president says he confronted the Israeli prime minister over Israels attack on Lebanon

US President Donald Trump has confirmed reports that he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" during a heated phone conversation over Israel's military operations in Lebanon.

Axios reported earlier this week that Trump had angrily urged Netanyahu to cancel planned strikes

Trump confirms attendance at G7 Summit in France this month

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:57:32 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has announced his decision to attend the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) leaders' summit in France, a high-stakes gathering that comes amid intensifying friction between Washington and its traditional allies over the ongoing war in Iran.

Trump confirmed his travel plans via social media on Wednesday, revealing that his departure would follow a unique sport

Israeli army's chief of staff says 'no ceasefire' in Lebanon

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:29:32 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 4 (ANI): The Israeli army's chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, has asserted that there is effectively no ceasefire in Lebanon, despite continuous efforts by US President Donald Trump to preserve the truce that initially came into effect in mid-April.

According to a report by The Times of Israel, Zamir made these remarks during a visit to a naval base in Haifa. His comments coincided with a fourth

Bipartisan War Powers Resolution A Rare Rebuke To US Administration

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:20:59 GMT

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Kuwait Releases Images Of Attack On Airport

Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority released images of a drone attack on the country's international airport that took place on June 3.

CCTV footage from the airport's interior and exterior shows a kamikaze drone crashing into the roof of a terminal, causing a large

Bipartisan War Powers Resolution A Rare Rebuke To Trump

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:20:59 GMT

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US House Approves Measure To End Iran War As Rubio Insists Conflict Is Over

The US House of Representatives approved a war powers resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, delivering a bipartisan rebuke to the administration even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio insisted

Strait of Hormuz to reopen "immediately upon signing" MoU with Iran, negotiations going "very well": Trump

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:57:27 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has announced that diplomatic negotiations with Iran are progressing positively, though he cautioned that a final agreement remains uncertain, while concurrently declaring Washington's intention to take possession of Iran's enriched uranium.

Speaking at the White House, the US President described the ongoing discussions with Tehran as going 'very well',

"Perturbed" with Netanyahu, Trump says he "would like to meet" Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:29:27 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has expressed a desire to hold a future meeting with Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following a highly tense telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Speaking with the New York Post's 'Pod Force One' podcast, the US president stated that he believes Khamenei is the one giving the final approval amid talks wit

US military denies its vessel was hit in Sea of Oman, says "Iran is lying" about Strait of Hormuz rules violation

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:29:22 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 4 (ANI): Amid escalating conflict in West Asia, Iran has claimed that its naval forces successfully targeted an American military vessel operating a 'command and control centre' within the Sea of Oman.

According to a report by the Iranian news agency Tasnim, the vessel was struck as it neared Iran's territorial waters in the Sea of Oman.

The Iranian military justified the hostile action

US military denies IRGC claim its missile interceptor damaged Kuwait airport

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:57:22 GMT

Florida [US], June 4 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) has vehemently rejected Iranian assertions regarding the recent destruction at Kuwait International Airport, labelling Tehran's account as 'totally false' and accusing it of orchestrating a deliberate strike on civilian infrastructure.

The American military's sharp rebuttal came via a formal statement addressing the incident, which resulted in the death of

Iran's IRGC claims damage at Kuwait airport caused by US Patriot missile system error

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:29:16 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 4 (ANI): Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has dismissed claims linking it to the destruction at Kuwait International Airport, asserting that the damage resulted from a technical glitch in the American-manufactured Patriot missile defence system rather than an Iranian assault, Iranian state media reported.

The denial from Tehran followed a strong condemnation by former Qatari Pr

"I was a little bit perturbed": Trump confirms calling Netanyahu "f***ing crazy" over Lebanon attacks

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:57:03 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he confronted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a tense telephone conversation over Israel's military operations in Lebanon, admitting to calling the Israeli leader 'f***ing crazy'.

Appearing on the New York Post's 'Pod Force One' podcast, Trump was questioned about reports that he used profanity during discussions concerni

US Patriot missile devastated Gulf state airport Iran

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:18:57 GMT

An Iranian strike on the American base in Kuwait triggered air defenses which hit the countrys international hub, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp has claimed

The missile that smashed into Kuwait International Airport's Terminal 1 on Wednesday was not fired by Iran, but was a US patriot missile launched to defend Washington's regional military base from attack, Tehran's Islamic Revolutionary

US Patriot missile devastated Gulf state airport IRGC

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:18:57 GMT

An Iranian strike on the American base in Kuwait triggered air defenses which hit the countrys international hub, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp has claimed

Iran sets World Cup travel date following visa delay

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:05:10 GMT

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Despite visa delays, the Iranian national team will travel to Mexico this weekend to prepare for the World Cup.

Iran's participation in this summer's tournament in North America has been in some doubt since the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against the nation in late February.

Iran announced last month that it was moving its World Cup ba

Iranians Have 'Become Poor' As War Shatters Already Reeling Economy

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:43:53 GMT

Masud has been forced to sell off his household appliances in order to survive Iran's deepening economic crisis.

The United States and Israel's bombing campaign has left much of Iran's infrastructure and industries in tatters, fueling runaway inflation and joblessness.

"We have sold our furniture just to get by," Masud, a resident of the capital Tehran, told RFE/RL's Radio Farda using a pseudonym for fear o

Iran, US Exchange Attacks Amid Uncertainty In Peace Talks

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:39:52 GMT

The United States and Iran exchanged missile and drone attacks early on June 3 as their fragile cease-fire hangs in the balance amid uncertainty over peace talks.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones during incidents across the Middle East on June 3.

CENTCOM reported that three missiles fired at Bahrain were intercepted by U

Iran, US Exchange Attacks As Tensions In Gulf Rise

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:39:52 GMT

The United States and Iran exchanged missile and drone attacks early on June 3 as their fragile cease-fire hangs in the balance amid uncertainty over peace talks.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones during incidents across the Middle East on June 3.

CENTCOM reported that three missiles fired at Bahrain were intercepted by U

The Lebanon escalation: Netanyahu is betting Trump cant stop him

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:37:42 GMT

As Israel expands the war in Lebanon, Washingtons influence over its closest ally looks increasingly limited

In recent days, Israel has intensified its military campaign in Lebanon, taking the operation to a whole new level. This isn't just another exchange of strikes in the south of the country, but a demonstrative expansion of Israel's ground presence beyond the previous boundaries of the confl

The Lebanon escalation: Netanyahu is betting Trump can't stop him

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:37:42 GMT

As Israel expands the war in Lebanon, Washington's influence over its closest ally looks increasingly limited

Rights Group calls for arrest of Israeli reservist allegedly responsible for demolition of civilian infra in Palestinian territories

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:00:36 GMT

Brussels [Belgium], June 3 (ANI): The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) has filed an urgent complaint with the Indian authorities demanding the immediate arrest of Eitan Gilboa, an Israeli national and reservist currently vacationing in Himachal Pradesh, who has been alleged to have carried out the demolition of residential blocks and civilian infrastructure across Khan Younis, Gaza and Rafah.

In a statement shared on

World Insights: Mixed signals in U.S.-Iran talks highlight broader divisions, but deal prospects remain

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:15:16 GMT

Divergent narratives reflect broader, unresolved divisions between Tehran and Washington. Yet as the war has already taken a heavy toll on both sides, neither seems eager to ignite a full-scale conflict, leaving the door slightly ajar for a possible deal.

CAIRO, June 3 (Xinhua) -- As hopes mount for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, a flurry of conflicting signals from both si

Iranian Drone Strike Hits Kuwait International Airport

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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Iranian Drone Strike Hits Kuwait International Airport

An Iranian drone strike hit Kuwait International Airport, injuring several people and leading to the suspension of air traffic,Kuwaiti officials reported on June 3.

Kuwait's Defense Ministry spokesman Brigadier General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi stated that "a number of hostile drones targeted the passenger terminal (T1)," de

Rubio: No IRGC Members Allowed In Iran World Cup Delegation

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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Rubio: US Will Not Allow IRGC-Linked Members In Iran World Cup Delegation

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Washington will not allow individuals with ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) to be included in the country's delegation for the FIFA World Cup, which begins on June 11 and is being co-hosted by Canada,

One Killed In Iranian Air Strikes On Kuwait

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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One Killed In Iranian Air Strikes On Kuwait

Kuwait says Iranian air attacks have left at least one person dead and several others injured, in addition to forcing the closure of Kuwait International Airport and damaging "vital installations," including diplomatic missions.

The country's Foreign Ministry said in astatementon June 3 that it condemned "the brutal and continuous Ira

US House Approves Measure To End Iran War

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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US Forces Intercept Iranian Missiles, Drones

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:10:59 GMT

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US Forces Intercept Iranian Missiles, Drones

US forces successfully intercepted multiple Iranian ballistic missiles and drones during incidents across the Middle East, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said.

In statements on June 2 and June 3, CENTCOM said that several Iranian missiles launched toward regional neighbors failed to reach their intended targets.

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US says forces foiled Iranian missile attacks on Gulf nations, confirms striking Qeshm Island

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:30:31 GMT

Florida [US], June 3 (ANI): The United States military announced that American forces had 'successfully defeated' a succession of Iranian missile and drone operations directed against neighbouring nations in the region, while simultaneously executing protective counter-strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island.

In an official statement detailing the hostile engagements, US Central Command confirmed that Tehran had initiated

Multiple nuclear operations in Iran have now halted amid ongoing conflict: IAEA chief

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:30:08 GMT

Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 3 (ANI): Amid a fourth round of US-mediated direct talks between Israeli and Lebanese officials in Washington, intense cross-border hostilities persisted on Tuesday, highlighting the deep-seated challenges facing diplomatic initiatives to halt the months-long regional escalation.

Concurrently, international observers are monitoring how the broader conflict intersects with regional nuclear se

US says it disabled oil tanker sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:58:05 GMT

Florida [US], June 3 (ANI): The United States military has disabled a commercial oil tanker attempting to access Iran as Washington continues to enforce its strict naval blockade on maritime traffic linked to Iranian ports, even as tensions remained high between Israel and Hezbollah despite a fresh round of diplomatic talks underway in the American capital.

According to US Central Command (CENTCOM), a Botswana-fl

"Hezbollah is the impediment" to Israel-Lebanon peace, says Rubio

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:30:04 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 3 (ANI): US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has asserted that Israel and Lebanon remain capable of securing a peace treaty within a matter of days, pointing to the presence of Hezbollah as the sole barrier to an agreement, as delegations from both nations commenced a fourth round of diplomatic discussions in the American capital.

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'It's time to make a deal': Trump rejects reports of breakdown in US-Iran talks

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:57:22 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 3 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has dismissed media reports suggesting that diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran have stalled, maintaining that dialogue persists despite intensifying geopolitical friction across the Middle East.

In a social media post on Truth Social, Trump refuted claims that communications between the two nations had broken down, asserting that disc

Hezbollah's drones soar above medieval fortress captured by Israel (VIDEO)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:31:16 GMT

The Lebanon-based militant group has shared footage of attacks on Israeli troops operating near Beaufort Castle

The militant group Hezbollah has released a video showing its kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers in the immediate vicinity of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.

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Hezbollahs drones soar above medieval fortress captured by Israel

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:31:16 GMT

The Lebanon-based militant group has shared footage of attacks on Israeli troops operating near Beaufort Castle

The militant group Hezbollah has released a video showing its kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers in the immediate vicinity of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.

The 900-year-old medieval fortress was seized by the Israeli military over the weekend, with West Jerusalem ha

Hezbollah drones soar above medieval fortress captured by Israel (VIDEO)

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:31:16 GMT

The Lebanon-based militant group has shared footage of attacks on Israeli troops operating near Beaufort Castle

The militant group Hezbollah has released a video showing its kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers in the immediate vicinity of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.

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Hezbollah drones soar above medieval fortress captured by Israel

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:31:16 GMT

The Lebanon-based militant group has shared footage of attacks on Israeli troops operating near Beaufort Castle

The militant group Hezbollah has released a video showing its kamikaze drones attacking Israeli soldiers in the immediate vicinity of Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon.

The 900-year-old medieval fortress was seized by the Israeli military over the weekend, with West Jerusalem ha

Here is Indias answer to a broken world order

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:13:44 GMT

Tech rivalry between the US and China and wars in the Middle East are reshaping New Delhis foreign policy choices

India today operates within one of the most demanding geopolitical environments of the post-Cold War era. Two simultaneous and interconnected pressures are reshaping its foreign policy calculus: the accelerating economic and technological rivalry between the United States and China, a

India calls for dialogue, diplomacy amid Israeli offensive in Lebanon, Iran-US talks suspension

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:33:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): India on Monday reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability in West Asia amid escalating tensions in Lebanon due to increased Israeli military operations and Iran's call for suspension of peace talks with the US due to such actions.

Responding to a question during the weekly media briefing on the ongoing Israeli military offensive in Lebanon and i

"EU should first prove its impartiality": Iran accuses Kaja Kallas of 'warmongering' to appease US

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:03:20 GMT

Helsinki [Finland], June 2 (ANI): The Iranian Embassy in Finland has lambasted the European Union (EU) for its failure to uphold the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), accusing the bloc of adopting a 'malign approach' to satisfy the interests of the US.

In a strongly worded statement shared on social media platform X, the Iranian mission specifically targeted EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, labellin

Israel 'sacrificing global economy' to prolong war on Iran - professor

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:23:50 GMT

West Jerusalem's escalation in Lebanon has undermined diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, Mohammad Marandi has said

Israel has a clear interest in prolonging US hostilities with Iran and has been successfully sabotaging efforts to reach a peace agreement, Tehran-based Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has

Israel sacrificing global economy to prolong war on Iran professor

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:23:50 GMT

West Jerusalems escalation in Lebanon has undermined diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, Mohammad Marandi has said

Israel has a clear interest in prolonging US hostilities with Iran and has been successfully sabotaging efforts to reach a peace agreement, Tehran-based Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi has told RT.

The political analyst was commenting on the latest escalation of

Austria expresses concern over expansion of Israeli offensive in Lebanon

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:33:02 GMT

VIENNA, 2nd June, 2026 (WAM) -- Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger expressed concern over the expansion of the Israeli offensive in Lebanon and strongly condemned the announced attacks on Beirut.

In a statement, Meinl-Reisinger said: "We strongly condemn the announcement of attacks on Beirut," stressing that such attacks "constitute a serious violation of the ceasefire and a further escalation."

Explainer: Why is Israel escalating attacks in Lebanon

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:45:29 GMT

BEIRUT, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Israel has escalated its military operations in Lebanon in recent days, threatening to expand military control in southern Lebanon and strike Beirut despite a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that took effect in mid-April.

Tensions appeared to ease late Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed to dial back hostilities following his call with Isra

Indian markets open lower amid FPI selling, West Asia tensions; Analysts see volatile trade

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:59:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Indian equity markets opened in the red on Monday, weighed down by continued foreign portfolio investor (FPI) selling and continued geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

The BSE Sensex fell 322.14 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 73,945.20, while the NSE Nifty 50 declined 153.45 points, or 0.66 per cent, to 23,229.15.

Market experts said domestic indices remain under pressure in t

Jairam Ramesh accuses PM Modi of silence on Israel action in Lebanon amid US-Iran talks

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:32:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday raised sharp questions alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the ongoing conflict in West Asia, linking it to escalating tensions between Israel and Lebanon and parallel US-Iran diplomatic negotiations aimed at de-escalation.

In a post shared on X, Ramesh said negotiations between the US and Iran to end the West Asia conflict c

Rubio Says Sanctions On Iran Won't Be Lifted To Open Hormuz

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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Rubio Says Sanctions On Iran Won't Be Lifted To Open Hormuz

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that no sanctions on Iran will be lifted in exchange for Iran agreeing to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking at a Senate committee hearing on June 2, Rubio said, "That's not been discussed. That's not been offered."

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US Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Iranian Crypto Exchange

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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US Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Iranian Crypto Exchange

Amid uncertainty over weeks of negotiations between Washington and Tehran, the US Treasury has made a major new sanctions announcement targeting Irans largest crypto exchange, Nobitex.

In a statement on June 2 it said Nobitex and three other digital exchanges were being hit. It said Nobitex was a conduit for transactions

Trump: Iran Deal Expected 'Over the Next Week'

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:10:59 GMT

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Trump: Iran Deal Expected 'Over the Next Week'

President Donald Trumptold ABC Newsthat he expects to reach an agreement with Iran to extend the cease-fire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz within the next week.

Speaking to ABC News' chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl in a telephone conversation on June 1, Trump said a peace deal could be "even better than a military vic

Israeli officials condemn Netanyahu's decision on cancelling strikes in Lebanon

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 04:00:19 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 2 (ANI): Israeli officials have condemned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to call of the strikes in Lebanon after being urged by US President Donald Trump to stop.

This comes after a heated telephonic conversation took place between Trump and Netanyahu over the Israeli strikes in Lebanon as per Axios. According to a US official cited by Axios, Trump expressed immense frustrati

"Masterclass in selective moral outrage": Iran denounces EU censure of strikes against Kuwait

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:58:11 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 2 (ANI): The Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly criticised the European Union (EU) for targeting Tehran after it acted to protect itself against 'US aggression launched from bases in neighbouring countries', describing the bloc's stance as 'hypocritical, reckless and a masterclass in selective moral outrage.'

Defending Tehran's decision to launch strikes on foreign military bases and instal

MIDEAST-HEBRON-CLOSED ROAD GATE

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:46:56 GMT

(260602) -- HEBRON, June 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A closed road gate is seen in Hebron, the southern West Bank, on June 1, 2026. The Israeli army tightens the movement restrictions in parts of the southern West Bank following a car-ramming attack on Sunday night.

Two people were injured in a suspected car-ramming attack at the Gush Etzion Junction in the West Bank on Sunday, according to Israel's national emergency s

"What the f*** are you doing?": Trump blasts Netanyahu in call over Lebanon strikes, says report

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:30:08 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump lashed out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a heated telephone conversation on Monday, holding the Israeli leader responsible for generating global animosity towards his nation, Axios reported.

The confrontation was triggered after Iran issued a warning earlier that day, threatening to halt diplomatic engagements with Washington over ongoing

Iran's Ghalibaf links US-Iran ceasefire to halt in attacks on Lebanon

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:58:01 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 2 (ANI): Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has communicated to his Lebanese counterpart, Nabih Berri, that any prospective accord aimed at concluding the conflict between Iran and the United States 'will include the cessation of attacks on all fronts, especially Lebanon'.

In a post on X, the top Iranian legislator emphasised that a comprehensive halt to hostilities across all

'You're f***ing crazy!' Trump yelled at Netanyahu for derailing Iran talks - Axios

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:32:56 GMT

Tehran has warned it could resume direct confrontation if Israel continues its campaign in Lebanon

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel's escalation in Lebanon, Axios reported on Monday, citing two US officials and a third source briefed on the call.

UN chief says maintaining UN force in Lebanon "necessary" once current peacekeepers depart

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:58:01 GMT

New York [US], June 2 (ANI): The United Nations must maintain a strategic footprint in Lebanon once the mandate for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) expires at the conclusion of the year, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told the Security Council.

Emphasising the indispensable role of international observers in maintaining regional stability, the UN chief highlighted that a continued

Trump says deal with Iran on truce, Hormuz expected "over the next week"

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:29:42 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 2 (ANI): US President Donald Trump indicated his optimism regarding a breakthrough in the Middle East, noting that he anticipates securing an agreement with Tehran to prolong the truce and restore transit through the strategic maritime chokepoint 'over the next week'.

He told ABC News he has thus far withheld final approval on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at unblocking the v

LEBANON-BEIRUT-DISPLACEMENT-ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE THREAT

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:45:12 GMT

(260601) -- BEIRUT, June 1, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Civilians flee from the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, June 1, 2026. Civilians in Beirut were forced to leave the southern suburb of Beirut after the Israeli army threatened to bomb it. (Photo by Bilal Jawich/Xinhua)

Lebanese authorities say Hezbollah accepts U.S. proposal on "mutual cessation of attacks"

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:45:12 GMT

BEIRUT, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese authorities have confirmed that Hezbollah has agreed to a U.S. proposal for a "mutual cessation of attacks" with Israel, according to a statement by the Lebanese presidency on Monday, citing the Lebanese embassy in Washington.

The statement said that the confirmation followed a phone call between Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during whi

Netanyahu breaks silence after Trump truce, vows strikes on Beirut if Hezbollah attacks persist

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:57:46 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 2 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asserted that his country intends to execute its prior operational strategies to target Beirut should Hezbollah fail to cease its offensive operations against northern Israel.

The warning follows declarations made by US President Donald Trump earlier in the evening, who stated that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would not enter the Le

Hezbollah agrees to "reciprocal cessation of attacks" with Israel, says Lebanese presidency

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:57:28 GMT

Beirut [Lebanon], June 2 (ANI): The Lebanese presidency announced that official channels have 'received confirmation of Hezbollah's agreement to the US proposal, which calls for a reciprocal cessation of attacks'.

Under the provisions of the drafted framework, the presidency detailed on Monday in a social media communication on X that Israeli military strikes targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut would come to

Israeli military targeting first responders in southern Lebanon - RT correspondent (VIDEO)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:13:48 GMT

Rescuers have come under attack in and around the city of Nabatieh as the IDF moves deeper into the country, Ali Rida Sbeity reports

The Israeli military is targeting rescue workers in and around the city of Nabatieh as it expands its offensive into southern Lebanon, RT correspondent Ali Rida Sbeity reported from the

Israeli military targeting first responders in southern Lebanon

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:13:48 GMT

Rescuers have come under attack in and around the city of Nabatieh as the IDF moves deeper into the country, Ali Rida Sbeity reports

The Israeli military is targeting rescue workers in and around the city of Nabatieh as it expands its offensive into southern Lebanon, RT correspondent Ali Rida Sbeity reported from the ground on Monday.

The reporter traveled through the city, accompanying fir

Israeli military targeting first responders in southern Lebanon (VIDEO)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:13:48 GMT

Rescuers have come under attack in and around the city of Nabatieh as the IDF moves deeper into the country, Ali Rida Sbeity reports

The Israeli military is targeting rescue workers in and around the city of Nabatieh as it expands its offensive into southern Lebanon, RT correspondent Ali Rida Sbeity reported from the

Trump says talks with Iran continuing at "rapid pace"

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:57:24 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 2 (ANI): Despite discussions to conclude the Middle East conflict appearing severely strained, US President Donald Trump stated that diplomatic engagements with Iran were progressing at a 'rapid pace', even as Tehran's Revolutionary Guards issued warnings regarding the potential emergence of new fronts.

According to a report by Iran's Tasnim news agency, the administration in Tehran has

Trump says Israel, Hezbollah agree that "all shooting will stop"

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:29:40 GMT

Washington, DC [US], June 2 (ANI): Shortly after the Israeli leadership mandated military actions targeting the southern quarters of Beirut, alongside a vow to intensify the campaign against Hezbollah, the US President intervened with an announcement that seemed to temporarily de-escalate the volatile situation. He indicated that both factions had committed to a cessation of active combat for the time being.

'I h

Update: Hezbollah ready for immediate full ceasefire with Israel: U.S. media report

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:15:34 GMT

WASHINGTON, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has told the Trump administration that Hezbollah is prepared for a full and immediate ceasefire with Israel, and that he would guarantee its implementation, U.S. media outlet Axios reported Monday, citing Berri's top adviser Ali Hamdan.

"I called the U.S. ambassador to Beirut, Michel Issa, on Sunday and told him on behalf of Speaker Berri that

Guillermo Ochoa makes Mexico's roster for record sixth World Cup

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:25:23 GMT

(Photo credit: Talia Sprague-Imagn Images)

Goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa will represent Mexico in a record sixth World Cup appearance after being named to the country's 26-man roster on Monday by manager Javier Aguirre.

Ochoa, who turns 41 on July 13, will have a chance to establish the record along with Argentina's Lionel Messi and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo -- although it would only be the fourth he's play

This crisis could make or break Trkiye

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:39:41 GMT

With rivals sidelined and the opposition shaken, the next vote may decide whether Ankaras current system survives

Türkiye's domestic political landscape has entered a phase in which judicial decisions, intra-party struggles and strategic calculations by the authorities are becoming increasingly intertwined.

The arrest of Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul from the center-left opposition

Iranian Man 'Going To Prison' For Filming Tehrans Tiananmen Moment

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:03:37 GMT

It was a viral image of defiance at the very beginning ofmass proteststhat would shake Iran.

In late December last year, a figure in black sat hunched in the middle of one of Tehrans main streets, facing off against ranks of security forces on motorbikes.

The shaky video of the incident recalled the famous "Tank Man" protester on Tiananmen Square in Beijing, who single-handedly defied an armored column duri

Hall of Fame WR Raymond Berry dies at 93

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:55:05 GMT

(Photo credit: David Boss-Imagn Images)

Raymond Berry, a Hall of Fame wide receiver for the Baltimore Colts who later coached the New England Patriots to their first Super Bowl appearance, has died at 93.

Berry passed away on May 25 in Murfreesboro, Tenn., while surrounded by loved ones, his family said in a statement released Monday by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Berry made six Pro Bowls and three

Iran halts talks with US - media

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:51:36 GMT

Tehran has also reportedly ordered the Strait of Hormuz to be blocked over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon

Iran has halted negotiations with the US over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon, moving to block maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim news agency has reported, citing sources.

Iran halts talks with US media

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:51:36 GMT

Tehran has also reportedly ordered the Strait of Hormuz to be blocked over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon

Iran has halted negotiations with the US over the ongoing Israeli offensive in Lebanon, moving to block maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim news agency has reported, citing sources.

Israel has intensified its bombing campaign in Lebanon in recent days, agains

Sensex falls over 500 points, Nifty slips 0.70% as fresh West Asia tensions weigh on markets

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:59:34 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1 (ANI): Domestic equity markets ended lower on Monday as fresh geopolitical tensions in West Asia weighed on investor sentiment, triggering broad-based selling across sectors.

The NSE Nifty 50 index closed at 23,382.60, down 165.15 points or 0.70 per cent, while the BSE Sensex settled at 74,267.34, falling 508.40 points or 0.68 per cent.

Market experts said recent US stri

Kallas Urges 'Deeper Talks' About Iran's Missiles, Nuclear Stockpiles

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:31:22 GMT

Any temporary peace agreement between the United States and Iran must be followed by deeper talks about Tehrans nuclear stockpiles, missiles, and other critical issues, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said.

Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad on June 1, Kallas, the EU high representative for foreign affairs and security policy, said she sees a "tenuous diplomatic opening" to extend the curr

Israel vows to create military-controlled zone around Lebanon's Litani River, "no peace in Beirut" until Hezbollah stops attacks

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:15:13 GMT

JERUSALEM, June 1 (Xinhua) -- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz on Monday vowed to turn the area of southern Lebanon's Litani River into a military-controlled zone, and to continue striking Beirut until Hezbollah stops attacks.

If there is no peace in northern Israel, "there will be no peace in Beirut," Katz said in a statement released by his office.

On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Iran retaliates after US strikes, warns of harsher response next time

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:10:48 GMT

Tehran says it targeted a American-linked air base in the region after Washington hit sites in southern Iran following a drone incident

The Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said it carried out a retaliatory strike on an air base used by the US after American forces attacked targets in southern Iran over the weekend.

The latest exchange has further strained a fragile ceasef

Iran retaliates after US strikes, warns of harsher response

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:10:48 GMT

Tehran says it targeted a American-linked air base in the region after Washington hit sites in southern Iran following a drone incident

The Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said it carried out a retaliatory strike on an air base used by the US after American forces attacked targets in southern Iran over the weekend.

The latest exchange has further strained a fragile ceasef

Arab Parliament Speaker condemns Israeli aggression against Lebanon

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:20:17 GMT

CAIRO, 1st June, 2026 (WAM) -- Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, denounced the Israeli aggression against Lebanon, citing the targeting of civilians, the destruction of densely populated areas, and extensive damage to infrastructure and key facilities in breach of international law and the United Nations Charter.

In a statement issued today, Al Yamahi cautioned against the consequences

"Masses suffering": D Raja slams Centre over fuel price hike, says "Modi failed to address crisis"

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:59:12 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary D Raja on Monday launched a sharp critique against the central government, alleging a failure to manage the nation's escalating energy crisis.

The CPI general secretary also questioned the purpose of the Prime Minsiter recent visit to Israel, asserting that the PM has failed to address the emerging energy crisis.

Speaking to

"Changes in US position disrupting process": Iran's foreign ministry; stresses on end to Israeli offensive in Lebanon

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:58:59 GMT

Tehran [Iran], June 1 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday said that ongoing exchanges between Tehran and Washington are taking place in an atmosphere of deep mistrust, accusing the United States of changing its positions and complicating efforts to reach an understanding, according to Iranian news agency ISNA.

Speaking at his weekly press conference, Baghaei said, 'The negotiati

Netanyahu, Katz give green light as Israel announces strikes against terror targets in Beirut

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:58:25 GMT

Tel Aviv [Israel], June 1 (ANI): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have instructed the country's defence force to conduct strikes against terror targets in Beirut in response to what it has called Hezbollah's repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon and attacks against Israeli cities and civilians.

The announcement was shared by the Prime Minister's Office on Monday

"We don't trust Pakistan": Israeli envoy Reuven Azar slams Islamabad's 'anti-semitic' remarks

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:58:09 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Expressing deep scepticism towards Islamabad, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Monday stated that Israel does not trust Pakistan, citing its 'terrible anti-Semitic statements.'

Speaking on the sidelines of the Greater West Asia Forum, India (GWAFI) in the national capital, Ambassador Azar also addressed the ongoing tensions with Hezbollah, the broad

Israels Lebanon escalation must end UK

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:54:17 GMT

The Jewish states attacks are killing civilians and undermining diplomacy, the British foreign secretary has said

Israeli attacks in Lebanon are killing civilians and must end, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said, after the Jewish state stepped up military activity against its northern neighbor.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has intensified airstrikes in recent days and moved deep