Middle East
9 dead, 20 injured in Syria cafe terror attack
July 3, 2026
9 dead, 20 injured in Syria cafe terror attack
The Syrian Ministry of Interior has disclosed the details of a terrorist bombing that targeted a cafe on Al-Nasr Street,…
Khamenei’s funeral marks “beginning of a new chapter” for Iran, says country’s president
July 2, 2026
Khamenei’s funeral marks “beginning of a new chapter” for Iran, says country’s president
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on Iranians to attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral in “large numbers,” and said the…
Will Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei attend his father’s funeral?
July 2, 2026
Will Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei attend his father’s funeral?
A central question looming over the upcoming funeral is whether Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader and son of the…
Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know
July 2, 2026
Qatar’s prime minister met with US envoys to review negotiations. Here’s what to know
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry said Tuesday that Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, the country’s prime minister, met with…
Could shipping waterways in Southeast Asia be a blueprint for Strait of Hormuz fees?
July 2, 2026
Could shipping waterways in Southeast Asia be a blueprint for Strait of Hormuz fees?
Oman has outlined a plan for shipping companies to pay service fees to transit the Strait of Hormuz, pointing to…
Oman has delivered a proposal on the future of the Strait of Hormuz to the US, sources say
July 1, 2026
Oman has delivered a proposal on the future of the Strait of Hormuz to the US, sources say
Oman recently delivered a proposal to the US and other allies on the future of the Strait of Hormuz, according…
US, Iranian officials hold indirect, lower-level talks in Doha, source says
July 1, 2026
US, Iranian officials hold indirect, lower-level talks in Doha, source says
US and Iranian officials are holding indirect, lower-level technical talks through Qatari and Pakistani mediators in Doha, a diplomatic source…
Iran raises the stakes – no negotiations without these conditions
July 1, 2026
Iran raises the stakes – no negotiations without these conditions
Iran’s chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf emphasized on Tuesday that Tehran will not enter into any new round of negotiations…
Iran-Qatar talks today will cover US deal and frozen assets, Iranian official says
July 1, 2026
Iran-Qatar talks today will cover US deal and frozen assets, Iranian official says
Iran-Qatar talks today will cover the implementation of Tehran’s agreement with the US, as well as its frozen assets, Iranian…
Iran plans funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei across Iran and Iraq
July 1, 2026
Iran plans funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei across Iran and Iraq
Iranian authorities plan to hold funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei from July 4 to July 9 across…