Israel death penalty 'clear step back', says EC
The European Commission has described the introduction of the death penalty in Israel targeting Palestinians as a "clear step back" …
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From free bus travel to four-day working week
As the price of oil continues to soar, countries reliant on importing the substances are having to take emergency measures
Coming days in Iran war will be decisive
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said the next few days in the war against Iran would be decisive and …
Iran-US war latest: Massive Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai port hit as Trump issues fresh warning to Tehran
US president claims ‘serious discussions’ are ongoing with Iran to end the war in Iran
Attacks on UN peacekeepers a 'grave violation', says EU
The EU has demanded an investigation into attacks on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, after three Indonesian troops were killed …
US war latest: Trump says it would be ‘easy’ to seize Kharg Island but deal could be made ‘quickly’
Thousands of US marines arrive in Middle East ahead of possible ground operations
G7 ministers to tackle financial fallout of Mideast war
Ministers from the G7 will hold talks today to unpack the economic consequences of the war in the Middle East, …
Israel reports attack from Yemen as conflict escalates
The Israeli military said that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched …
UN troops hurt a day after peacekeeper killed in Lebanon
UN peacekeepers in south Lebanon have been wounded in an "incident" near the Lebanese-Israeli border, a spokesperson for the force …
Iran vows to set US troops on fire if Trump launches ground invasion
‘Our missiles are in place,’ warned Iran’s parliamentary speaker amid reports US troops are preparing for a ground invasion lasting …
Up to 70 Britons detained in UAE over Iran attack footage, campaign group warns
Ms Stirling warned that more Brits could be detained as the conflict continues
Iran-US war latest: Houthis launch second missile attack on Israel as Trump ‘prepares for weeks of ground operations’
Thousands of US marines arrive in Middle East amid reports American president considering sending 10,000 troops
Israel a step closer to controversial death penalty bill
Israel's Knesset National Security Committee has approved a proposed death penalty bill against Palestinian detainees. It will now advance to …
US war latest: Yemen’s Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claim first attack on Israel since war began
Rebel group’s involvement risks broadening and prolonging a war that has entered its fifth week
Trump ‘has no military way out of war and Iran has better cards’: Experts warn 15 point peace plan is doomed to fail
Donald Trump maintains that both sides want to make a deal, even as Iran says otherwise. Analysts say the current …
‘What happens in Gaza, will happen everywhere’: Palestinian ambassador to the UK warns Israel will not stop
Palestinian ambassador to the UK, Husam Zomlot, tells Maira Butt that the biggest obstacle to peace in the Middle East …
US war latest: Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed and warns ships will face ‘harsh measures’
Three container ships of mixed nationalities were forced to turn back after warnings
I’m a naval expert. Here’s why the US military hasn’t used force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Jennifer Parker explains what kind of military force would be required to reopen the strait to commercial shipping
Inside Iran’s ‘toll booth regime’: How Tehran chooses who can pass through Strait of Hormuz
Maritime experts say ships are being ordered to submit detailed documentation to the Iranian authorities before being escorted through a …
Lebanon at real risk of 'humanitarian catastrophe'
Nearly a month into the Middle East war, Lebanon is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis that now risks teetering over …