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FIFA president says Iran will participate in US-held soccer World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

FIFA president says Iran will participate in US-held soccer World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war

AP —  FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup “for sure” despite its war…
Lebanon’s president declines to speak with Netanyahu, despite Trump saying they would

Lebanon’s president declines to speak with Netanyahu, despite Trump saying they would

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has declined to speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a Lebanese official told CNN, after…
US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls

US and Hamas hold first direct talks since Gaza truce as ceasefire process stalls

The US and Hamas held their first direct talks since the Gaza ceasefire as part of efforts to advance the…
US intercepts 10th Iranian ship attempting to break Hormuz Strait blockade

US intercepts 10th Iranian ship attempting to break Hormuz Strait blockade

The US military announced on Wednesday that it has intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, preventing it from exiting the Strait…
Israeli government secretly approves over 30 new settler outposts

Israeli government secretly approves over 30 new settler outposts

The Israeli security cabinet secretly approved the legalization of over 30 new settler outposts and farms in the occupied West…
Four people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

Four people killed in second school shooting in Turkey in two days

Four people have been killed and 20 others injured after a student opened fire at a middle school in central…
Lebanon and Israel meet in the US for the 1st time in 33 Years

Lebanon and Israel meet in the US for the 1st time in 33 Years

The US State Department held a trilateral meeting on Tuesday with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Advisor Michael Needham,…
Israel’s new spymaster is a Netanyahu aide who believed war with Iran would topple the regime

Israel’s new spymaster is a Netanyahu aide who believed war with Iran would topple the regime

The incoming director of Israel’s Mossad spy agency believed a war with Iran could trigger the swift collapse of the…
Lebanon to seek ceasefire ahead of broader talks in meeting with Israelis, official says

Lebanon to seek ceasefire ahead of broader talks in meeting with Israelis, official says

Lebanon’s representative at US-brokered direct talks with Israel on Tuesday will seek a ceasefire as a precondition for broader negotiations,…
Extended Iran blockade may strain US Navy capabilities elsewhere, says naval expert

Extended Iran blockade may strain US Navy capabilities elsewhere, says naval expert

An extended US blockade of waters around Iranian ports could burden US Navy’s operations around the world, a South Korean…
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