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Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says

A report has found that sexual violence was systematic, widespread and integral to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attacks that sparked Israel's war with Hamas

Sexual violence was systematic and integral to Oct. 7 attacks and their aftermath, new report says
Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|World

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says

Senior U.S. and Chinese officials agree that no country can be allowed to exact shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, the State Department told

China and US agree on opposing Hormuz tolls, State Department says
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the rising cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles

Hegseth gets bipartisan grilling on rising costs of the Iran war and Trump's end game
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz

Britain said on Tuesday it would contribute autonomous mine-hunting equipment, Typhoon fighter jets and the warship HMS Dragon to a multinational defensive mission aimed at

UK to send drones, jets and warship to join defensive mission securing Strait of Hormuz
MidEast|Sports|World

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waved a Palestinian flag during an open top bus parade as the team celebrated winning the Spanish title

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal waves Palestinian flag during title parade
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UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025

Seventy children have been killed in the occupied Palestinian territories excluding Gaza since early 2025, amounting to around one a week, while over 800 have been injured,

UNICEF says 70 children killed in West Bank and East Jerusalem since 2025
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel

First on CNN: New report details ‘systematic’ rape and sexual violence during Hamas’ Oct 7 attack on Israel
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Travel|World

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B

Greg Abbott is planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war.

Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays: the plan B
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas October 7 militants

Israel's parliament passed a law late on Monday establishing a military tribunal to try hundreds of Palestinian militants who took part in the October 7,

New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas October 7 militants
Americas|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Brazilian flotilla activist returns home, alleges torture during Israel detention

Brazilian activist Thiago Avila returned to Sao Paulo on Monday following his detention and deportation from Israel, where he alleged he was tortured and

Brazilian flotilla activist returns home, alleges torture during Israel detention
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China

The U.S. government on Monday announced sanctions against three people and nine companies, including four based in Hong Kong and

US issues new sanctions over Iran's oil shipments to China
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers

Israeli lawmakers have approved a bill setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that triggered the war in Gaza

Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers
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Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead

Costs are piling up for businesses during the U.S. and Israel’s war against Iran — and many economists see a bleak outlook, with some bracing for a downturn in hiring and investment in the coming months

Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Zelenskiy holds call with UAE counterpart

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday discussed with the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE's assistance in bringing Ukrainians back from

Zelenskiy holds call with UAE counterpart
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour taking in the United Arab Emirates and Europe from May 15-20, India's foreign ministry said in a statement on

India's Modi to begin five-nation tour, including UAE, amid Middle East crisis
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's military said a Palestinian family could bury their father. Then the settlers arrived

A Palestinian family in the West Bank says Israeli settlers forced them to dig up their newly buried 80-year-old relative

Israel's military said a Palestinian family could bury their father. Then the settlers arrived
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European shares muted as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock

European shares ended Monday's session flat, constrained by a drop in luxury stocks, while stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations drove oil prices

European shares muted as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock
MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan will visit Qatar on Tuesday for talks on the Iran war, its impact on the Gulf and efforts to ensure navigational safety in the Strait of

Turkey's foreign minister to visit Qatar for talks on Iran war
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response

South Korea's presidential Blue House on Monday condemned in the strongest terms an attack against a cargo ship operated by a Korean shipper this month in

South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response
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Peace progress stalls, AI rally does not

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets still want to believe that neither the U.S. nor Iran is aiming to escalate their conflict.

Peace progress stalls, AI rally does not
Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes to wean Israel off U.S. military support within a decade as his country pushes to strengthen ties with Gulf

Netanyahu wants to wean Israel off US military support, he tells CBS
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz

Aramco, the world’s largest oil company, reported a 25% jump in first-quarter profits amid tight global oil supplies

Saudi oil giant Aramco sees 25% jump in Q1 profit after shifting exports from Strait of Hormuz
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Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say, testing fragile ceasefire

Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, including two members of the Hamas-run police force, health officials said, in violence that

Israeli strikes kill three people in Gaza, medics say, testing fragile ceasefire
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Kremlin accuses Armenia of providing platform for Ukraine's Zelenskiy, agencies report

Russia accused Armenia on Sunday of providing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy with "a platform for anti-Russian remarks", in a further sign of a chill in relations

Kremlin accuses Armenia of providing platform for Ukraine's Zelenskiy, agencies report