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Trump says new round of Iran talks will begin Monday
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Al Jazeera
center90d ago

Trump says new round of Iran talks will begin Monday

United States President Donald Trump announced that negotiations with Iran would begin Monday after he halted planned strikes against Tehran. Trump stated that Gulf allies, including Saudi Arabia, urged him to pursue diplomacy, suggesting a potential deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.

Iran
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Sudan army drone attack on Darfur kills 35, rights group says
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Al Jazeera
center90d ago

Sudan army drone attack on Darfur kills 35, rights group says

Sudanese army drones struck a traditional court in Garra al-Zawaya, North Darfur on Sunday, killing at least 35 people including tribal leaders and RSF commanders, according to the Emergency Lawyers group. The attack occurred during a court session in the village, which is under RSF control, highlighting the ongoing escalation of drone warfare in the Darfur conflict.

Sudan / Darfur
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Israel was meant to join major US attack on Iran before Trump decided to call it off - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right90d ago

Israel was meant to join major US attack on Iran before Trump decided to call it off - report

US officials told N12 News that Israel was slated to participate in a significant US attack on Iran before President Trump called it off following persuasion from Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Trump claimed on Truth Social that he had halted a massive strike, which he stated had Israel's support, and demanded an immediate deal with Iran that included opening the Strait of Hormuz and ending its nuclear program.

Iran
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Venezuela and the Dominican Republic say they will work to restore ties
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Al Jazeera
center90d ago

Venezuela and the Dominican Republic say they will work to restore ties

Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have agreed to a roadmap for the gradual normalization of diplomatic ties, which were severed following the Dominican Republic's criticism of the contested 2024 presidential election results. This agreement, announced by Venezuela's foreign ministry, follows a period of sustained dialogue and aims to strengthen communication channels between the two nations.

Venezuela
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Trump backs down on Iran strikes in expectation of ‘rapidly’ reaching a deal
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The Guardian Middle East
left90d ago

Trump backs down on Iran strikes in expectation of ‘rapidly’ reaching a deal

President Trump announced on Saturday night that the US would delay planned strikes on Iran, citing a request from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to hold off pending a rapid deal. This reversal followed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's call urging de-escalation amid Iranian threats of retaliation and reports of drone and ship attacks near Kuwait and Oman.

Iran
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Palestinian ‘doctor of the poor’ says he faces abuse, medical neglect in Israeli prison
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Middle East Eye
center90d ago

Palestinian ‘doctor of the poor’ says he faces abuse, medical neglect in Israeli prison

Dr. Mazen Rantisi, a 71-year-old Palestinian physician detained on June 21 in the occupied West Bank, claims he has faced physical abuse and medical neglect, including denial of medication and inadequate food, in Ofer prison. The Israel Prison Service has rejected Rantisi's account, stating all prisoners are held according to law, though his claims align with broader reports of deteriorating conditions for Palestinian detainees.

Israel–Palestine
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Iran says negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz in final stages
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Al Jazeera
center90d ago

Iran says negotiations with Oman over Strait of Hormuz in final stages

Iran's foreign minister announced that negotiations with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages, aiming for a new maritime route that respects both nations' sovereign rights. This development follows US President Trump's statement that he would halt new attacks on Iran if a rapid deal is reached, with the opening of Hormuz being a key component.

Iran
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Middle East press weighs war , diplomacy , technology , and sport
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jpost.com
right90d ago

Middle East press weighs war , diplomacy , technology , and sport

US forces have escalated actions against Iran, including deploying B-1 bombers and reinforcing medical teams, while Iran has threatened retaliation against civilian infrastructure and oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict has expanded to the Red Sea with Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers, leading to increased oil prices and rerouted shipping.

Israel–Palestine
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Iran fears audio recordings could reveal Mojtaba Khamenei’s location, Iranian media claims - report
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Jerusalem Post — Iran News
right90d ago

Iran fears audio recordings could reveal Mojtaba Khamenei’s location, Iranian media claims - report

Iranian authorities reportedly fear audio recordings could reveal Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's location, according to the Tehran Municipality-affiliated daily Al-Mashhari. The newspaper claimed these fears explain the absence of Khamenei's audio releases, citing unique acoustic signatures, electrical grid interference, device fingerprints, equipment noise, and voice resonance as potential tracking methods.

Iran
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Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war
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Al Jazeera
center90d ago

Saudi Crown Prince MBS urges Trump to ‘prioritise dialogue’ in US-Iran war

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Donald Trump, urging him to prioritize dialogue and de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict. Trump announced he was halting strikes, citing an agreed-upon deal to end the war, though Iranian officials denied seeking a pause.

Iran
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At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
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BBC Middle East
center90d ago

At least 13 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal

Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah killed at least 13 people, including children, according to Gaza's Civil Defence Authority. This follows Hamas' reported acceptance of a disarmament plan, though Israel remains skeptical and conducted strikes targeting Hamas operatives, killing two militants according to the IDF.

Israel–Palestine
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Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths
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BBC Europe
center90d ago

Ukraine says major Russian oil refinery and airfield hit, as Moscow reports eight deaths

Ukraine conducted overnight strikes targeting the Engels airfield and a major oil refinery in Russia's Saratov region, along with an oil depot in Kaluga and a drone launch site in Bryansk. Russia reported eight deaths from Ukrainian strikes and claimed to have shot down 635 drones, while Ukraine stated the Engels airfield attack caused a blaze and damaged civilian infrastructure.

Ukraine–Russia
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At least eight killed in Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal
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bbc.co.uk
center90d ago

At least eight killed in Gaza after Hamas agree disarmament deal

At least 13 people, including children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City, Khan Younis, and Deir el-Balah, according to Palestinian officials. This follows Hamas' acceptance of a US-brokered disarmament plan, though Israel remains skeptical and has stated no deal has been reached to stop attacks.

Israel–Palestine
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Israel's genocide has frozen a generation of Gaza's young doctors
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Middle East Eye
center90d ago

Israel's genocide has frozen a generation of Gaza's young doctors

In July 2025, junior doctor Ahmed Shabat at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah performed an emergency arterial repair on a patient, guided by a senior surgeon via phone during an evacuation. Dr. Shabat, two years post-medical school, is part of Gaza's "frozen generation" of young doctors unable to pursue specialized residency training due to the ongoing conflict and destruction of the healthcare system.

Israel–Palestine
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No breakthrough on Strait of Hormuz as Trump halts attack on Iran
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Al Jazeera
center90d ago

No breakthrough on Strait of Hormuz as Trump halts attack on Iran

United States President Donald Trump announced he halted threatened strikes against Iran, citing a potential deal that would include the opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nuclear threat. Iran's acting Defence Minister stated Trump's comments were part of psychological operations, while numerous ships remained stuck in the strait under Iranian control.

Iran
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Moscow bomb kills at least three as device carried by woman explodes
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The Guardian Europe
left90d ago

Moscow bomb kills at least three as device carried by woman explodes

A homemade bomb carried by a woman exploded near a restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, killing three people and injuring at least 21, according to police and RIA Novosti. Russian authorities are investigating the incident, with unverified social media reports suggesting a senior military commander may have been the intended target, though Kyiv has not commented.

Ukraine–Russia
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Israeli finance minister calls for building settlements near Gaza amid ongoing offensive
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Middle East Eye
center90d ago

Israeli finance minister calls for building settlements near Gaza amid ongoing offensive

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called on Sunday for the establishment of three new Israeli settlements along Gaza's northern border. This call comes amid ongoing Israeli military operations in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, with conflicting reports on Palestinian casualties from the latest strikes.

Israel–Palestine
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Israel approaching West Bank turning point amid settler violence
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jpost.com
right90d ago

Israel approaching West Bank turning point amid settler violence

Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers were killed near Nablus following a confrontation involving armed settlers and Palestinian residents, with accounts differing on the sequence of events and attribution of the initial attack. The incident has intensified competing claims over settler violence and Palestinian attacks, raising concerns about the potential for wider unrest in the West Bank.

Israel–Palestine
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High Court to hear challenge to laws restricting UNRWA operations
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jpost.com
right90d ago

High Court to hear challenge to laws restricting UNRWA operations

The High Court of Justice will hear arguments challenging Israeli laws passed in October and December 2024 that restrict UNRWA operations, filed by Palestinian residents and rights groups. Petitioners argue these laws violate Palestinian rights and create irreversible harm, citing demolitions and service disconnections in East Jerusalem and the West Bank.

Israel–Palestine
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IDF 401st Brigade destroys 1 , 200 Hezbollah sites in Lebanon
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jpost.com
right90d ago

IDF 401st Brigade destroys 1 , 200 Hezbollah sites in Lebanon

The IDF's 401st Brigade announced on Sunday the completion of an eight-month operation in southern Lebanon, during which they destroyed 1,200 Hezbollah structures, killed over 60 militants, and seized more than 600 weapons. This mission focused on defensive operations and dismantling terrorist infrastructure within the security zone to protect Israeli civilians from renewed rocket and drone attacks.

Israel–Palestine
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