5 h. ago ‘Cease at once’: UN envoy urges Israel to stop attacking Syria

‘I strongly condemn Israel’s continued and escalating violations of Syria’s sovereignty, including air strikes in Damascus and other cities,’ said Geir Pedersen.

Politics

17 h. ago Will Syria challenges stand in the way of China’s Middle East ambitions?

Analysts say Beijing, once a backer of ousted Syrian ruler Assad, has ‘lots to learn’ if it wants to become a mediator in region.

Politics

41 h. ago Israeli military attacks target near Syria’s presidential palace

The strike came after days of clashes between pro-Syrian government gunmen and fighters who belong to the Druze minority.

Events

47 h. ago Trump threatens sanctions on anyone who buys Iran oil as nuclear talks stall

Such a move could escalate tensions with China – Iran’s leading customer – when ties are already strained over the US president’s tariffs.

Events

48 h. ago US says Ukraine minerals deal will strengthen Trump in talks with Russia

Zelensky says the agreement is ‘the first result of the Vatican meeting’ between him and the US president.

Politics

64 h. ago Israel strikes Syria, saying it hit group that attacked Druze minority

Israel says it carried out a ‘warning operation’ to protect Druze amid sectarian violence.

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4 d. ago China Vows to Stand Firm, Urges Nations to Resist ‘Bully’ Trump

China Vows to Stand Firm, Urges Nations to Resist ‘Bully’ Trump  Bloomberg.com

Politics

5 d. ago Israel’s domestic security chief to step down on June 15, defusing battle with Netanyahu

Netanyahu moved to fire Shin Bet’s Ronen Bar last month over ‘crisis of confidence’ surrounding Hamas’ attacks, sparking uproar in Israel.

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5 d. ago Iran rebuffs Israel’s demand for giving up nuclear programme in US talks

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel’s ‘fantasy that it can dictate what Iran may or may not do is detached from reality’.

Politics

5 d. ago US strike on Yemen prison holding migrants kills dozens, Houthis say

The Trump administration has intensified military operations targeting Iran-backed Houthi forces.

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5 d. ago US strike on Yemen facility holding migrants kills dozens, Houthis say

The Trump administration has intensified military operations targeting Iran-backed Houthi forces.

Events

5 d. ago US says Yemen strikes have hit 800 targets, killing hundreds of Houthis

The US has hammered the Houthis with near-daily air strikes since March 15 in an operation dubbed ‘Rough Rider’.

Events

6 d. ago Israel strikes Beirut’s southern suburbs for third time since ceasefire

Israel says Beirut strike targeted a Hezbollah storage facility for precision-guided missiles.

Events

6 d. ago Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas appoints aide as potential successor

Hussein al-Sheikh has been named the PLO’s first-ever vice-president and will be acting head if Abbas dies or steps down.

Politics

7 d. ago UN’s WFP says all Gaza food stocks depleted amid Israel’s aid block

The World Food Programme says its kitchens are expected to ‘fully run out of food in the coming days’.

Politics

8 d. ago Yemen’s Houthis down Reaper drones worth US$200 million as Pentagon losses mount

The US president has pledged to use ‘overwhelming lethal force’ until the rebels stop attacking Red Sea ships.

Economics

8 d. ago Chinese EV makers boost exports to Russia, Middle East to counter US, Europe tariffs: report

Growing sales in emerging markets are insulating Chinese EV makers from tariff volatility, AlixPartners says.

Politics

8 d. ago Russia, Middle East embrace Chinese EVs as US, Europe put up protectionist tariffs: report

Growing sales in emerging markets are insulating Chinese EV makers from tariff volatility, AlixPartners says.

Politics

9 d. ago Unpredictable Donald Trump leaves China struggling to respond to US foreign policy

American leader’s erratic approach to Ukraine and Middle East means challenges for stability-fixated Beijing amid its shifting Moscow ties.

Politics

1 week ago Swimmer missing after reported shark attack off Israel’s coast

Shark sightings in the area are common, but this is the first attack reported in the country for decades.

Events