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Middle East latest: Israeli attack on Gaza shatters ceasefire and kills hundreds

Israel has launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, saying it is hitting Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January

Middle East latest: Israeli attack on Gaza shatters ceasefire and kills hundreds
MidEast|Political|World

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’

Gaza truce shatters as Israel carries out wave of deadly strikes and says it has ‘returned to fighting’
MidEast|Political|World

Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire?

The wave of Israeli strikes that killed hundreds of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday was the culmination of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to get out of the ceasefire with Hamas that he agreed to in January

Why did Netanyahu end the Gaza ceasefire?
MidEast|Political|World

Turkey to step up diplomatic push to reinstate Gaza ceasefire, Erdogan says

Turkey will ramp up diplomatic efforts to reinstate a ceasefire in Gaza and halt the killing of innocent people there, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.

Turkey to step up diplomatic push to reinstate Gaza ceasefire, Erdogan says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN chief hails 'meaningful progress' in Cyprus talks

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Tuesday talks on the future of Cyprus had made progress for the first time in years, with both sides agreeing a series of

UN chief hails 'meaningful progress' in Cyprus talks
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Oil prices ease as Ukraine peace talks offset Mideast instability worries

Oil prices eased about 1% on Tuesday as U.S.

Oil prices ease as Ukraine peace talks offset Mideast instability worries
Africa|Asia|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthis vow to expand their targets in Israel until Gaza war ends

Yemen's Houthis said on Tuesday they would expand their range of targets in Israel in the next hours and days unless the "aggression" on Gaza stops.

Yemen's Houthis vow to expand their targets in Israel until Gaza war ends
MidEast|Political

Itamar Ben-Gvir reenters Israel politics as Gaza conflict escalates

Itamar Ben-Gvir's planned return to Israel's government brings back a West Bank settler who has pressed for an intensification of the war in the Gaza Strip, even as the

Itamar Ben-Gvir reenters Israel politics as Gaza conflict escalates
MidEast|Political|US|World

US says Hamas solely to blame for resumption of Gaza hostilities

Responsibility for the resumption of hostilities in Gaza lies solely with Hamas, and the United States supports Israel in its next steps, the acting U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

US says Hamas solely to blame for resumption of Gaza hostilities
Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish university annuls Erdogan rival's degree, preventing run for president

Istanbul University said on Tuesday it had annulled the degree of President Tayyip Erdogan's main political rival over irregularities, dealing a blow to the opposition days before

Turkish university annuls Erdogan rival's degree, preventing run for president
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkish Cypriot leader says Geneva talks on the island were positive

The Turkish Cypriot leader said on Tuesday that talks in Geneva on Cyprus were positive, and that he hopes to open a new page on a sustainable future for the island.

Turkish Cypriot leader says Geneva talks on the island were positive
Health|MidEast|Political|US

What we know about a Rhode Island doctor and professor who was deported to Lebanon

What we know about a Rhode Island doctor and professor who was deported to Lebanon

What we know about a Rhode Island doctor and professor who was deported to Lebanon
MidEast|Political|World

Syria condemns Israeli strikes on southwestern city of Daraa

Syria's foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Israeli strikes on the southwestern city of Daraa, which it said killed and injured civilians.

Syria condemns Israeli strikes on southwestern city of Daraa
MidEast|Political|World

In Lebanon, Israeli strikes point to a precarious ceasefire

As Israel resumes heavy strikes in the Gaza Strip, escalating Israeli attacks in south Lebanon have killed five Hezbollah members in the last few days, according to security sources

In Lebanon, Israeli strikes point to a precarious ceasefire
MidEast|Political

Netanyahu coalition jeopardised over ultra-Orthodox exemption from army

One of Israel's most divisive domestic issues has reared itself again to challenge Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after a group in the ruling

Netanyahu coalition jeopardised over ultra-Orthodox exemption from army
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by hundreds of injured from Israeli barrage

Israel's sudden onslaught of air strikes overnight overwhelmed Gaza hospitals already reeling from weeks of an aid blockade, medics

Gaza hospitals overwhelmed by hundreds of injured from Israeli barrage
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets

Israel's shekel and bonds slide as Gaza ceasefire buckles

Israel's currency fell alongside its bonds and stock market on Tuesday as a wave of deadly airstrikes by its military in Gaza threatened the

Israel's shekel and bonds slide as Gaza ceasefire buckles
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Afghan refugees in US struggle as faith-based aid is disrupted

An Afghan father of two is among thousands of newly arrived refugees who lost financial assistance when the Trump administration cut off funding for the federal refugee program in January

Afghan refugees in US struggle as faith-based aid is disrupted
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza hostilities must cease and emergency relief be allowed in -U.N. coordinator

The return to hostilities in Gaza must cease and humanitarian aid and commercial essentials be allowed to enter the embattled territory, the emergency relief coordinator for the United

Gaza hostilities must cease and emergency relief be allowed in -U.N. coordinator
MidEast|Political|World

What to know about why Israel launched dozens of attacks across Gaza, raising fears of all-out war

The relative calm of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has come to an abrupt end with Israel launching dozens of attacks on targets across the Gaza Strip

What to know about why Israel launched dozens of attacks across Gaza, raising fears of all-out war
Business|MidEast|Technology

Israeli automotive startup REE set to sign $770 million exclusive technology supply deal

Israeli startup REE Automotive said on Tuesday it expects revenue of up to $770 million by 2030 from a licensing deal with an undisclosed company to which it will provide

Israeli automotive startup REE set to sign $770 million exclusive technology supply deal
MidEast|Political|World

Russia voices regret and concern over new Israeli airstrikes in Gaza

Russia expressed "deep regret" on Tuesday over Israel's latest airstrikes on Gaza and said it condemned any actions that led to civilian deaths.

Russia voices regret and concern over new Israeli airstrikes in Gaza
MidEast|Political|World

UN rights chief 'horrified' by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

The U.N. human rights chief said on Tuesday he was horrified by Israeli strikes on Gaza which Palestinian authorities say have killed hundreds of people, threatening the complete

UN rights chief 'horrified' by Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
MidEast|Political

Pro-Kurdish party says Turkey vague on peace steps after PKK pledge

Turkey's pro-Kurdish party said that President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling alliance had offered no clear steps during closed-door talks on Monday

Pro-Kurdish party says Turkey vague on peace steps after PKK pledge
Health|MidEast|Political|US

Homeland Security says professor deported to Lebanon with US visa supported Hezbollah leader

Homeland Security officials say a doctor from Lebanon who was deported over the weekend despite having a U.S. visa “openly admitted” to supporting a Hezbollah leader and attending his funeral

Homeland Security says professor deported to Lebanon with US visa supported Hezbollah leader
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Takeaways from AP's reporting on U.S.-allied Afghan refugees struggling for basic support

An Afghan father of two is among thousands of newly arrived refugees who lost financial assistance when the Trump administration cut off funding for the federal refugee program in January

Takeaways from AP's reporting on U.S.-allied Afghan refugees struggling for basic support
MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel's domestic security chief sparks an uproar

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired or forced out a string of top officials since the deadly Hamas attack on Israel in 2023 that triggered the war in Gaza

Netanyahu’s push to fire Israel's domestic security chief sparks an uproar
Asia|Environment|Lifestyle|MidEast|Travel|World

Why there’s a piece of Venice on the edge of the desert

Why there’s a piece of Venice on the edge of the desert

Why there’s a piece of Venice on the edge of the desert
MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthis won't 'dial down' under US pressure or Iranian appeals

Yemen's Houthis will not "dial down" their action against Israeli shipping in the Red Sea in response to U.S. military pressure

Yemen's Houthis won't 'dial down' under US pressure or Iranian appeals
MidEast|Political|World

Israel is ramping up annexation of West Bank, UN rights chief says

Israel has expanded and consolidated settlements in the occupied West Bank as part of the steady integration of these territories into the State of Israel, in breach of international

Israel is ramping up annexation of West Bank, UN rights chief says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Turkey's Erdogan seeks meeting with Trump, Bloomberg News says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is working to secure a meeting with U.S.

Turkey's Erdogan seeks meeting with Trump, Bloomberg News says
Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World

North Korea condemns U.S. strikes against Yemen, KCNA says

North Korea condemned recent U.S. strikes on Yemen as an act violating international law and a country's sovereignty and said such a move could never be justified in any way, the

North Korea condemns U.S. strikes against Yemen, KCNA says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Israel consulted US on its strikes in Gaza, White House told Fox News

The administration of President Donald Trump was consulted on Monday by Israel on its deadly strikes in Gaza, a White House spokesperson told Fox News' "Hannity

Israel consulted US on its strikes in Gaza, White House told Fox News
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|US

Doctor deported to Lebanon had photos 'sympathetic' to Hezbollah on phone, US says

U.S. authorities on Monday said they deported a Rhode Island doctor to Lebanon last week after discovering "sympathetic photos and videos" of the former longtime

Doctor deported to Lebanon had photos 'sympathetic' to Hezbollah on phone, US says
MidEast|Political|World

Israel launches deadly wave of airstrikes across Gaza after ceasefire talks stall

Israel launched a wave of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip, striking dozens of Hamas targets in its heaviest assault in the territory since a ceasefire took effect in January

Israel launches deadly wave of airstrikes across Gaza after ceasefire talks stall
MidEast|Political|US|World

US spy drone retreats near Iranian airspace, Nournews says

A U.S. spy drone retreated from near Iranian airspace after encountering Iranian F-14 fighter jets and reconnaissance drones, Iran’s Nournews quoted the country's Army Air Force as

US spy drone retreats near Iranian airspace, Nournews says
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran tells UN: Trump's remarks are 'reckless and provocative'

Iran told the United Nations Security Council on Monday that U.S.

Iran tells UN: Trump's remarks are 'reckless and provocative'
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU and its partners pledge 5.8 billion euros for Syria and its neighbours

The European Union and its partners have pledged 5.8 billion euros ($6.3 billion) for Syria and its neighbours, said the EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Monday.

EU and its partners pledge 5.8 billion euros for Syria and its neighbours
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump and Putin to discuss power plants, land in talks to end Ukraine war

U.S.

Trump and Putin to discuss power plants, land in talks to end Ukraine war
Americas|MidEast|Political|US|World

After Trump halted funding for Afghans who helped the US, this group stepped in to help

An organization of American veterans, Afghans who fled their country and other volunteers has stepped up to help Afghans at risk of being stranded overseas

After Trump halted funding for Afghans who helped the US, this group stepped in to help
Africa|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800 million, Sisi says

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Monday that the monthly losses of the Suez Canal revenues reached around $800 million due to the regional "situation", as Yemen's

Egypt Suez Canal monthly revenue losses at around $800 million, Sisi says
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

Red Sea insurance rates to stay firm as US airstrikes raise fears for ships

The cost of shipping goods through the Red Sea is expected to remain firm after the United States carried out further airstrikes on Yemen on Monday, adding to fears

Red Sea insurance rates to stay firm as US airstrikes raise fears for ships
Europe|MidEast|World

Cyprus recovers seven bodies after migrant boat capsizes

The bodies of seven people were recovered off Cyprus on Monday after authorities mounted a search and rescue operation following the capsize of a boat carrying migrants, Cyprus's

Cyprus recovers seven bodies after migrant boat capsizes
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political

Israeli war spending in Gaza, Lebanon tops $30 billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry

Israel spent 112 billion shekels ($31 billion) on its military conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon in 2024, the Finance Ministry said in a report on Monday.

Israeli war spending in Gaza, Lebanon tops $30 billion in 2024 -Finance Ministry
Business|Economy|MidEast|World

Israel awards natural gas exploration licences to BP, Socar and NewMed

Israel awarded licences to BP, Azeri national oil firm Socar and local company NewMed Energy on Monday to explore for natural gas in Israeli waters as the

Israel awards natural gas exploration licences to BP, Socar and NewMed