Iran and the United States are sliding rapidly towards military conflict as hopes fade for a diplomatic solution to their standoff over Tehran’s nuclear programme, officials on both sides and diplomats across the Gulf and Europe say.
President Donald Trump has pushed the United States to the brink of war with Iran even as aides urge him to focus more on voters' economic worries, highlighting the political risks of military escalation ahead of this year's midterm elections.
At least six people were killed and 25 wounded in Israeli strikes in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley on Friday, the Lebanese state news agency reported, after the Israeli military said it had targeted Hezbollah sites in the Baalbek area.
Pedro Sanchez’s thinly veiled criticisms of U.S. policy play well with his voters but are irritating Spain's powerful ally, where political advisers close to the White House warn the Socialist prime minister to watch his step.
Turkey and Saudi Arabia have signed a major solar energy agreement that marks a new chapter in their rapidly strengthening ties.
The United Arab Emirates has delivered 30 tonnes of food assistance to Kenya through the UAE Aid Agency, supporting families affected by severe drought and worsening climate conditions.
Israel’s military says it is on heightened alert amid rising tensions with Iran, but officials stress that there is no change in instructions for the civilian population.
The United States did not seek zero uranium enrichment in nuclear talks this week and Iran did not offer to suspend enrichment, Iran's foreign minister said on Friday, adding that he expected to have a draft counterproposal ready within days.
The U.S. State Department said it is watching closely the case of a French far-right activist killed by suspected hard-left militants, suggesting it might count as terrorism, in comments that may stir fresh tensions between Paris and Washington.
U.S. military planning on Iran has reached an advanced stage with options including targeting individuals as part of an attack and even pursuing regime change in Tehran, if ordered by President Donald Trump, two U.S. officials told Reuters.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was considering a limited military strike on Iran but gave no other details.
FIFA and the Board of Peace signed a partnership agreement on Thursday to attract investment from global leaders and institutions for sustainable development in conflict-affected regions through football.
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