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Iran says Lebanon key to peace as CIA chief questions deal

End of war in Lebanon is a 'prerequisite' for ending Iran war: FM Araghchi

End of war in Lebanon is a 'prerequisite' for ending Iran war: FM Araghchi

End of war in Lebanon is a 'prerequisite' for ending Iran war: FM Araghchi

The fronts in Lebanon and Iran are interconnected, says Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi.

CIA director expresses doubts about Trump's Iran deal: report

CIA director expresses doubts about Trump's Iran deal: report

CIA director expresses doubts about Trump's Iran deal: report

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth also raised concerns about the agreement with Iran.

Strait of Hormuz opens toll-free under Iran peace deal — US

Strait of Hormuz opens toll-free under Iran peace deal — US

Strait of Hormuz opens toll-free under Iran peace deal — US

Senior Trump administration officials insist that Tehran must fulfill its commitments before receiving any major economic benefits.

Iranian vessels cross US naval blockade without incident in Gulf of Oman

Iranian vessels cross US naval blockade without incident in Gulf of Oman

Iranian vessels cross US naval blockade without incident in Gulf of Oman

Several Iranian commercial vessels cross what state media describes as US naval blockade line in the Gulf of Oman without encountering any interference.

Iran coach says team was ordered out of US after World Cup opener

Iran coach says team was ordered out of US after World Cup opener

Iran coach says team was ordered out of US after World Cup opener

Amir Ghalenoei says Iran's squad was forced to leave Los Angeles immediately after its opening match against New Zealand, calling his side the 'most repressed team' at the tournament.

CIA director expresses doubts about Trump's Iran deal: report

CIA director expresses doubts about Trump's Iran deal: report

CIA director expresses doubts about Trump's Iran deal: report

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth also raised concerns about the agreement with Iran.

Strait of Hormuz opens toll-free under Iran peace deal — US

Strait of Hormuz opens toll-free under Iran peace deal — US

Strait of Hormuz opens toll-free under Iran peace deal — US

Senior Trump administration officials insist that Tehran must fulfill its commitments before receiving any major economic benefits.

Iranian vessels cross US naval blockade without incident in Gulf of Oman

Iranian vessels cross US naval blockade without incident in Gulf of Oman

Iranian vessels cross US naval blockade without incident in Gulf of Oman

Several Iranian commercial vessels cross what state media describes as US naval blockade line in the Gulf of Oman without encountering any interference.

Iran coach says team was ordered out of US after World Cup opener

Iran coach says team was ordered out of US after World Cup opener

Iran coach says team was ordered out of US after World Cup opener

Amir Ghalenoei says Iran's squad was forced to leave Los Angeles immediately after its opening match against New Zealand, calling his side the 'most repressed team' at the tournament.

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Turkish hospital makes 'medical history' with world's first 8-way liver transplant

Turkish hospital makes 'medical history' with world's first 8-way liver transplant

Turkish hospital makes 'medical history' with world's first 8-way liver transplant

Türkiye has become a global centre for liver transplantation, supported by expertise developed at Inonu University in eastern Anatolia, a health official says.

French spy agency ends Palantir contract in push for digital sovereignty: PM

French spy agency ends Palantir contract in push for digital sovereignty: PM

French spy agency ends Palantir contract in push for digital sovereignty: PM

India restricts Telegram over leak scandal ahead of medical entrance re-exam

India restricts Telegram over leak scandal ahead of medical entrance re-exam

India restricts Telegram over leak scandal ahead of medical entrance re-exam

From ruins to ribbons: Young Palestinian tailor turns waste fabrics into dresses for girls

24-year-old tailor Amir al-Rantisi aims to provide elegant gowns for young girls and women in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, sometimes searching through war rubble for old dresses to refurbish.

Illegal Israeli settlers target occupied West Bank town where most residents have US passports

Israel's Ben-Gvir cancels US family trip amid visa difficulties: report

From ruins to ribbons: Young Palestinian tailor turns waste fabrics into dresses for girls

From ruins to ribbons: Young Palestinian tailor turns waste fabrics into dresses for girls

EU seeking to become military bloc aimed at Russia: Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister also questions Ukraine's future EU membership, criticises Western support for Kiev.

EU seeking to become military bloc aimed at Russia: Lavrov

EU seeking to become military bloc aimed at Russia: Lavrov

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New Hejaz Railway could offer alternative to Hormuz

New Hejaz Railway could offer alternative to Hormuz

The 50°C club

The 50°C club

Deforestation falls in Brazil

Deforestation falls in Brazil

Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2

All four matches on Monday ended in draws — the most in any single day of men’s World Cup history since 1958 — and each one could reasonably be considered an upset.

Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2

Fit to be tied: The big upsets at the World Cup so far have been matches ending at 0-0, 1-1 and 2-2

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Why Greece keeps buying security it cannot produce

Three decades of military spending have left Greece better armed but still searching for strategic confidence, exposing the limits of an import-dependent security model.

Elshad Musaoglu

‘Israel intended to leave no survivors’: The attack US buried, but never explained

Is Brussels losing its grip on European foreign policy?

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The world after Hormuz: Can Türkiye become a trade bridge between Asia and Europe?

Individuals are just the symptoms, the real disease is Israel

Why Greece keeps buying security it cannot produce

Three decades of military spending have left Greece better armed but still searching for strategic confidence, exposing the limits of an import-dependent security model.

Why Greece keeps buying security it cannot produce

Why Greece keeps buying security it cannot produce

Elshad Musaoglu

‘Israel intended to leave no survivors’: The attack US buried, but never explained

Is Brussels losing its grip on European foreign policy?

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The world after Hormuz: Can Türkiye become a trade bridge between Asia and Europe?

Individuals are just the symptoms, the real disease is Israel

US and Iran agree to end war. But is there a clear winner?

US-Israeli war against Iran resulted in thousands of deaths, triggered global energy crisis, and fuelled inflation everywhere. Despite claims of victory from both Iran and US, analysts argue that neither side achieved a decisive outcome.

US and Iran agree to end war. But is there a clear winner?

US and Iran agree to end war. But is there a clear winner?

The political triumph of Modi shows a departure from the Nehruvian idea of a secular India, analysts say.

The political triumph of Modi shows a departure from the Nehruvian idea of a secular India, analysts say.

Why Modi’s record as India's longest-serving PM is tarnished by his anti-Muslim Hindutva agenda

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The political 'triumph' of Modi shows a departure from the Nehruvian idea of a secular India, analysts say. / AP

NATO summit in The Hague

NATO summit in The Hague

22 years later, NATO summit returns to Türkiye in a vastly different world

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Türkiye is now not merely a NATO member — it is an ally called upon to play decisive roles every time a crisis erupts. / Reuters

People walk on a street, after US and Iranian officials reached a deal to end the war, in Tehran on June 15, 2026.

People walk on a street, after US and Iranian officials reached a deal to end the war, in Tehran on June 15, 2026.

Why the US, Iran can’t afford to let the peace deal collapse

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People walk on a street, after US and Iranian officials reached a deal to end the war, in Tehran on June 15, 2026. / Reuters

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Israel strips Palestinians of municipal powers in Hebron granted under Oslo-era deal

A new Israeli move transfers planning and construction authority in parts of Hebron to Israeli control, drawing Palestinian accusations that longstanding agreements are being dismantled.

Israel strips Palestinians of municipal powers in Hebron granted under Oslo-era deal

Israel strips Palestinians of municipal powers in Hebron granted under Oslo-era deal

Türkiye's Aselsan signs $905M air defence modernisation deal

The agreement strengthens Türkiye’s multi-layered air defence capabilities by integrating multiple systems within the Steel Dome architecture and network.

Türkiye's Aselsan signs $905M air defence modernisation deal

Türkiye's Aselsan signs $905M air defence modernisation deal

Oil hits three-month low on US-Iran deal, Hormuz easing

Despite the falloff in oil prices, analysts warn that market conditions could remain tight for weeks or even months after the end of the conflict.

Oil hits three-month low on US-Iran deal, Hormuz easing

Oil hits three-month low on US-Iran deal, Hormuz easing

Gaza solidarity protests met with arrests, fines: French student activists

Campus protesters describe police interventions and growing pressure over demonstrations against the Gaza genocide.

Gaza solidarity protests met with arrests, fines: French student activists

Gaza solidarity protests met with arrests, fines: French student activists

Turkish hospital makes 'medical history' with world's first 8-way liver transplant

Turkish hospital makes 'medical history' with world's first 8-way liver transplant

Turkish hospital makes 'medical history' with world's first 8-way liver transplant

Türkiye has become a global centre for liver transplantation, supported by expertise developed at Inonu University in eastern Anatolia, a health official says.

French spy agency ends Palantir contract in push for digital sovereignty: PM

French spy agency ends Palantir contract in push for digital sovereignty: PM

French spy agency ends Palantir contract in push for digital sovereignty: PM

India restricts Telegram over leak scandal ahead of medical entrance re-exam

India restricts Telegram over leak scandal ahead of medical entrance re-exam

India restricts Telegram over leak scandal ahead of medical entrance re-exam

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New Hejaz Railway could offer alternative to Hormuz

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Why Greece keeps buying security it cannot produce

Three decades of military spending have left Greece better armed but still searching for strategic confidence, exposing the limits of an import-dependent security model.

Elshad Musaoglu

‘Israel intended to leave no survivors’: The attack US buried, but never explained

Is Brussels losing its grip on European foreign policy?

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The world after Hormuz: Can Türkiye become a trade bridge between Asia and Europe?

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Why Greece keeps buying security it cannot produce

Three decades of military spending have left Greece better armed but still searching for strategic confidence, exposing the limits of an import-dependent security model.

Why Greece keeps buying security it cannot produce

Why Greece keeps buying security it cannot produce

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‘Israel intended to leave no survivors’: The attack US buried, but never explained

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Türkiye's Fidan urges 'safe, free and uninterrupted' Hormuz transit after talks with Russia's Lavrov

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan welcomes the US-Iran agreement, and says the Strait of Hormuz remains essential for stability and global trade.

Qatar eyes $1T in US trade, urges regional dialogue after Iran deal

The US-Iran deal will lead to positive outcomes for the region, Al Thani tells Trump during a press briefing at the G7 summit.

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'It is always important to coordinate positions,' says Ukraine's president.

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World's 500 wealthiest people add record $336B to fortunes in one day

World's 500 wealthiest people add record $336B to fortunes in one day

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China rejects the EU's claim that Chinese military trains Russian troops

US military to build war-ready weapons stockpile in Australia, documents show

Russia downs 172 Ukrainian drones overnight in major attack on Moscow: ministry

US envoy, Iraqi premier discuss Baghdad’s efforts to centralise control of weapons

China's Xi pledges firm support for Myanmar's sovereignty

Türkiye's Fidan urges 'safe, free and uninterrupted' Hormuz transit after talks with Russia's Lavrov

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan welcomes the US-Iran agreement, and says the Strait of Hormuz remains essential for stability and global trade.

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The US-Iran deal will lead to positive outcomes for the region, Al Thani tells Trump during a press briefing at the G7 summit.

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Israeli opposition slams Netanyahu as “weak and isolated” over US-Iran agreement

Israeli opposition slams Netanyahu as “weak and isolated” over US-Iran agreement

Israeli opposition slams Netanyahu as “weak and isolated” over US-Iran agreement

Japan's Takaichi calls for joint G7 initiative on critical minerals stockpiles

Japan's Takaichi calls for joint G7 initiative on critical minerals stockpiles

Japan's Takaichi calls for joint G7 initiative on critical minerals stockpiles

Illegal Israeli settlers destroy sole water supply line to Umm Safa in occupied West Bank

Illegal Israeli settlers destroy sole water supply line to Umm Safa in occupied West Bank

Illegal Israeli settlers destroy sole water supply line to Umm Safa in occupied West Bank

Abbas sets election timeline, paving way for first Palestinian presidential vote since 2005

Abbas sets election timeline, paving way for first Palestinian presidential vote since 2005

Abbas sets election timeline, paving way for first Palestinian presidential vote since 2005

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Syria to attend G7 summit as guest nation for first time since forum's inception

Syria to attend G7 summit as guest nation for first time since forum's inception

Syria to attend G7 summit as guest nation for first time since forum's inception

Syria refutes reports of plans to intervene militarily in Lebanon

Syria refutes reports of plans to intervene militarily in Lebanon

Syria refutes reports of plans to intervene militarily in Lebanon

Syria arrests Assad-era intelligence deputy chief over alleged civilian abuses

Syria arrests Assad-era intelligence deputy chief over alleged civilian abuses

Syria arrests Assad-era intelligence deputy chief over alleged civilian abuses

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Syria investigates cyberattack as sensitive ministry documents appear online

Syria investigates cyberattack as sensitive ministry documents appear online

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6.7-magnitude earthquake rattles Indonesia's Palu, damaging buildings

6.7-magnitude earthquake rattles Indonesia's Palu, damaging buildings

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in apparent targeted killing in Poland

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in apparent targeted killing in Poland

Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in apparent targeted killing in Poland

Attack by armed group leaves at least 20 dead in northwest Nigeria

Attack by armed group leaves at least 20 dead in northwest Nigeria

Attack by armed group leaves at least 20 dead in northwest Nigeria

'The whole planet' awaits Messi's 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria: Scaloni

'The whole planet' awaits Messi's 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria: Scaloni

'The whole planet' awaits Messi's 200th cap as Argentina opens World Cup against Algeria: Scaloni

Restored Ankara Airport opens in Turkish capital ahead of NATO summit

Restored Ankara Airport opens in Turkish capital ahead of NATO summit

Restored Ankara Airport opens in Turkish capital ahead of NATO summit

South Korea's KF-21 fighter jet earns flight safety certification

South Korea's KF-21 fighter jet earns flight safety certification

South Korea's KF-21 fighter jet earns flight safety certification

Iran fight back to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at World Cup opener

Iran fight back to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at World Cup opener

Iran fight back to draw 2-2 with New Zealand at World Cup opener

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Timeline – How the US-Israel war with Iran unfolded over 108 turbulent days

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Memorandum of understanding between US and Iran is 'very general document', Vance says

Memorandum of understanding between US and Iran is 'very general document', Vance says

Ukraine requests emergency UN Security Council meeting after Russia's attacks

Ukraine requests emergency UN Security Council meeting after Russia's attacks

Ukraine requests emergency UN Security Council meeting after Russia's attacks

Belgium hold Egypt to 1-1 draw, denying Salah's Pharaohs first win on biggest stage

Belgium hold Egypt to 1-1 draw, denying Salah's Pharaohs first win on biggest stage

Belgium hold Egypt to 1-1 draw, denying Salah's Pharaohs first win on biggest stage

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 on board

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 on board

US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California, killing all 8 on board

Senegal hope to conquer France without their fans, denied World Cup visas by the US

Senegal hope to conquer France without their fans, denied World Cup visas by the US

Senegal hope to conquer France without their fans, denied World Cup visas by the US

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Erdogan, Guterres discuss regional, global developments in phone call

Erdogan, Guterres discuss regional, global developments in phone call

Cabo Verde stun Spain with historic World Cup point

Cabo Verde stun Spain with historic World Cup point

Cabo Verde stun Spain with historic World Cup point