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Today: April 29, 2026
Today: April 29, 2026

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Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised the Iranian people for battling to stay independent in the face of U.S. and Israeli pressure and said Moscow would do

Putin praises Iranian people for resistance to US in talks with Araqchi
Crime|Europe|MidEast|World

Five stand trial in Germany over attack on Israeli defence company office

Five people appeared in court in Stuttgart on Monday on charges of causing about 1 million euros ($1.17 million) of damage at the German site of an Israeli defence

Five stand trial in Germany over attack on Israeli defence company office
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World

Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse

Six tankers loaded with Iranian oil have been forced back to Iran by the U.S. blockade in recent days, ship-tracking data shows, underscoring the impact

Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday Iran's leadership was humiliating the United States and getting U.S. officials to travel

Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall
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UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows

British retailers reported the broadest year-on-year decline in sales in more than 40 years as the Iran war raised households' inflation fears, a survey

UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Hormuz and hyperscalers

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook While U.S.-Iran talks have stalled, and next to no oil is making its way through the Strait of Hormuz, stock markets'

Hormuz and hyperscalers
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The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys

Pakistan’s leaders are seeking to revive peace talks between the United States and Iran after President Donald Trump canceled plans for his top envoys to travel to Islamabad this weekend for negotiations

The Latest: Pakistan says US-Iran mediation moving ahead after Trump holds back envoys
Election|MidEast|Political|World

With goals of Iran war unfulfilled, Netanyahu's government faces unhappy public as elections loom

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sold a vision to Israelis as the country entered the war with Iran and invaded Lebanon

With goals of Iran war unfulfilled, Netanyahu's government faces unhappy public as elections loom
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump tells Fox News Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Iran can reach out to the United States if it wants to negotiate an end to the war between

Trump tells Fox News Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S.

UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus

Syria has opened its first public trial of officials linked to former President Bashar Assad

Syria’s first public trial of Assad-era officials opens in Damascus
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Araqchi discusses efforts to end war and Hormuz security with Oman

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held talks in Oman on Sunday and discussed security in the Strait of Hormuz and broader Gulf waters and diplomatic efforts to end the Iran-

Iran's Araqchi discusses efforts to end war and Hormuz security with Oman
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Turkey could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement

Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister

U.S. President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran

The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister
Americas|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic conventions in pursuit of its own interests, particularly in

Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records

A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U.S. stock market to more records, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war

Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records
Business|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Russian, UAE foreign ministers seek resumption of talks to achieve Middle East agreement

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, called for the resumption of talks to secure a rapid,

Russian, UAE foreign ministers seek resumption of talks to achieve Middle East agreement
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire kills 12 in Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire killed at least 12 people including six police officers across Gaza on Friday, Palestinian health officials said.

Israeli fire kills 12 in Gaza, medics say
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says

An internal Pentagon email outlines options for the United States to punish NATO allies it believes failed to support U.S. operations in the war with

Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Merz floats sanctions relief for Iran peace deal, other EU leaders cautious

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suggested on Friday that the European Union could ease sanctions on Tehran as part of a comprehensive deal that would end the Iran war,

Merz floats sanctions relief for Iran peace deal, other EU leaders cautious
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Main suspect in Syria's Tadamon massacre arrested, ministry says

By Feras Dalatey April 24 - Syria's Interior Ministry said on Friday it had arrested the main suspect in the 2013 Tadamon massacre, one of the worst acts of violence attributed to the former

Main suspect in Syria's Tadamon massacre arrested, ministry says
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday denounced the Iranian regime’s killing of protesters but stressed that, “as a pastor,” he cannot support the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Pope Leo condemns Iran’s killing of protesters but says he cannot support war
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is declining to engage in a dispute with the U.S. over reports that the Pentagon is considering punishing NATO members who don't support U.S. operations in the Iran war

Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email
Business|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday visited Saudi Arabia for the second time in a month, as Kyiv seeks to bolster security co-operation and advertise its

Zelenskiy seeks to develop security co-operation after Saudi visit
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts

EU leaders have asked officials to prepare a blueprint for how the bloc's previously obscure mutual assistance clause would work,

EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Technology|World

Porsche, under pressure to cut costs, divests from sportscar maker Bugatti

Porsche has agreed to sell its stakes in sportscar makers Bugatti and Rimac to a consortium led by a U.S. fund co-

Porsche, under pressure to cut costs, divests from sportscar maker Bugatti
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended by three weeks after Oval Office meeting

Lebanon and Israel extended their ceasefire for three weeks after a high-level

Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended by three weeks after Oval Office meeting
Americas|MidEast|Political|Sports|US|World

US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed

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US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed
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Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks

President Donald Trump says Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group by three weeks after talks at the White House

Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
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Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group

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Trump administration probes NYC Department of Education over pro-Palestinian group
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says leaders of Lebanon and Israel could meet in next three weeks

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Trump says leaders of Lebanon and Israel could meet in next three weeks
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails

US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails

US military developing plans to target Iran’s Strait of Hormuz defenses if ceasefire fails
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war

Pope Leo on Thursday firmly condemned the killing of protesters in Iran, after U.S.

Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war
Business|Europe|MidEast|World

Lamborghini deliveries and sales in Middle East at standstill, CEO says

Sales and deliveries by Italian luxury sports carmaker Lamborghini in the Middle East are at a standstill as conflict in the region forces dealership closures and blocks

Lamborghini deliveries and sales in Middle East at standstill, CEO says
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire kills five in Gaza and the West Bank, medics say

Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in Gaza on Thursday, and Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 15-year-old

Israeli fire kills five in Gaza and the West Bank, medics say
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Son of former Shah of Iran appeals to Western countries for support

The son of the former Shah appealed to Western countries to join the war against Iran and criticised the decision of the German government not to meet him during his visit

Son of former Shah of Iran appeals to Western countries for support
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UN weighs continued Lebanon presence after peacekeeping mission ends

Some form of ongoing U.N. presence might continue after a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon ends later this year, U.N. peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix

UN weighs continued Lebanon presence after peacekeeping mission ends
Europe|MidEast|World

Italy ready to deploy two minesweepers in Hormuz Strait, navy chief says

Italy is ready to deploy up to four vessels, including two minesweepers, as part of an international mission to clear the Strait of Hormuz, the navy's chief of staff said.

Italy ready to deploy two minesweepers in Hormuz Strait, navy chief says
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Slovenia TV says it won't air Eurovision song contest after pulling out

Slovenia’s national broadcaster RTV Slovenia won’t air the Eurovision Song Contest this year after the small European country previously pulled out of the event over Israel’s participation

Slovenia TV says it won't air Eurovision song contest after pulling out
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Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist

Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist

Lebanese PM accuses Israel of war crimes after strike kills journalist
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Iran takes seized ships to port, countries check on seafarers' safety

Two container ships seized by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz with about 40 crew aboard have been taken toward

Iran takes seized ships to port, countries check on seafarers' safety
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LVMH's CEO Arnault says return to growth hinges on outcome of Middle East crisis 

Recovery hopes for the French luxury giant LVMH LVMH.PA hinge on the outcome of the crisis in the Middle East, CEO and controlling shareholder Bernard Arnault said on

LVMH's CEO Arnault says return to growth hinges on outcome of Middle East crisis 
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Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire

The Israeli army has been destroying homes in areas of southern Lebanon it has occupied since agreeing last week to a ceasefire with Hezbollah

Lebanon decries Israeli demolition of homes in areas occupied after ceasefire
Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

German private sector contracts for first time in nearly a year, PMI shows

Germany's private sector contracted for the first time in almost a year in April as the Iran war put the brakes on the country's economic recovery, hitting demand and

German private sector contracts for first time in nearly a year, PMI shows
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

A longer Iran conflict could boost risk for Ukraine securing missile defences, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine could face increased risks in securing U.S. anti-missile defences if the war in Iran goes on for an extended period of time, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said

A longer Iran conflict could boost risk for Ukraine securing missile defences, Zelenskiy says
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill Lebanese journalist, wound another

Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and wounded a photographer accompanying her, according to a senior

Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill Lebanese journalist, wound another
Business|Economy|Environment|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, tightening its grip on the strategic

Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
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Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high

U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday, with the Nasdaq setting a new high and the S&P 500 a new closing high, as tech and earnings optimism

Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high
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Trump says eight Iranian women won't be executed, Iran disputes entire account

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran had agreed not to execute eight women protesters in a sign of respect for him, while officials in Tehran denied the

Trump says eight Iranian women won't be executed, Iran disputes entire account