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Trump pushes back on Beirut raid

Lebanon

Trump pushes back on Beirut raid

President Donald Trump criticised an Israeli strike on Lebanon that could complicate attempts to finalise a framework deal between the United States and Iran on Sunday on ending their war, but said an agreement was nonetheless close.

Trump and Egypt's Sisi to meet at G7 Summit

Egypt

Trump and Egypt's Sisi to meet at G7 Summit

US President Donald Trump will hold bilateral talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on the sidelines of the G7 summit opening Monday in Évian, France, the Egyptian presidency announced Sunday.

From Hargeisa to Jerusalem: Somaliland's historic diplomatic breakthrough

Israel

From Hargeisa to Jerusalem: Somaliland's historic diplomatic breakthrough

Somaliland's President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi met Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem on Sunday, in what marks the breakaway territory's first-ever state visit to a foreign country, and a milestone in the unlikely but deepening partnership between the two nations.

Iran's World Cup: When a theocracy tries to control a stadium in America

Iran

Iran's World Cup: When a theocracy tries to control a stadium in America

When Iran's Team Melli takes to the field in Los Angeles on Monday against New Zealand, the game will be about far more than football. It will be a confrontation between a theocratic regime desperate to control its image abroad and the millions of Iranians - at home and in exile - who refuse to let it.

Billions, oil and nukes: Iran reveals draft U.S. deal

Iran

Billions, oil and nukes: Iran reveals draft U.S. deal

A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the U.S. covered a range of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. waivers on oil sanctions, with a final deal to be discussed in the 60 days following agreement by the two sides.

Israel orders evacuation of 29 Lebanese villages

Israel

Israel orders evacuation of 29 Lebanese villages

The Israeli army ordered the evacuation of 29 villages north of the Litani River in southern Lebanon on Sunday, ahead of what it described as imminent strikes against Hezbollah positions.

Lebanon's FM: Hezbollah is defeated, and Iran will not decide for us

Lebanon

Lebanon's FM: Hezbollah is defeated, and Iran will not decide for us

Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef (Joe) Rajji delivered one of the most candid assessments of his country's situation in years, speaking Saturday to the French daily Le Figaro, making clear that Hezbollah is strategically finished and that Lebanon will not allow Iran to negotiate on its behalf.

Final farewell: Khamenei funeral to begin July 4

Iran

Final farewell: Khamenei funeral to begin July 4

The funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in his hometown, the northeastern holy city of Mashhad, on July 9, state media reported on Saturday.

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