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US case against Halkbank dismissed after nine years

The long-running legal process has ended without any judicial or administrative sanction against the bank, Halkbank says.

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

For almost 60 years, Washington has overlooked the incident where Israeli forces shot down the USS Liberty. However, with the ongoing Middle East conflict and the decline of the dominant media, this longstanding silence

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.

Iran ties US deal to Lebanon security as Beirut welcomes breakthrough

Tehran says lasting peace depends on protecting Lebanon’s sovereignty, while Lebanese leaders express hope the emerging accord will help end regional violence.

US-Iran Peace Agreement Set for Historic Signing Ceremony in Switzerland

Trump Announces Completion of Landmark Deal as Pakistan Confirms Official Signing Ceremony on Friday

Pakistan announces US-Iran Peace pact, Lebanon front included in ceasefire

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says the US and Iran have reached a permanent peace agreement that ends all military operations, with an official signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.

Thousands of Palestinians buried beneath Gaza rubble may never be identified: ICRC

Health officials estimate that at least 10,000 people remain buried beneath the rubble, while some experts believe the number could be as high as 14,000.

North Korea says denuclearisation is ‘irreversibly’ off the table

Pyongyang issued criticism after Washington, Seoul reaffirmed shared goal at Nuclear Consultative Group meeting on Thursday.

Confusion persists over US-Iran deal timing as Trump, Tehran contradict each other

President Trump said that a deal with Iran is scheduled to be signed, and the Hormuz will be "open to all" immediately after that.

Indian Air Force plane crash kills five personnel in northeast air base

AN-32 aircraft met with an accident while landing at Jorhat, with an inquiry ordered to determine the cause, the Indian Air Force says.

War in Iran is straining African airlines, industry body

The crisis has exposed African airlines' heavy dependence on imported refined jet fuel, leaving them vulnerable to global shocks, African Airlines Association says.

Real Madrid appoint Jose Mourinho on three-year deal

Real Madrid have appointed Jose Mourinho as their coach on Thursday on a three-year deal, with the Portuguese returning to the Spanish capital after 13 years away.

Trump cancels planned Iran strikes, signals possible deal

President Trump reverses course on planned strikes against Iran, saying ongoing high-level negotiations could soon deliver a broader agreement despite escalating tensions.

Trump threatens Iran with consequences for failing to reach deal

His remarks came after overnight exchanges between Iranian and US forces that followed several days of fluctuating tensions in the region.

Ebola testing suspended in three Congo labs following supply shortages: WHO

The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 100.

Iran, Israel end attacks as Tehran vows 'crushing' response if Lebanon strikes resume

Iran's President Pezeshkian says Tehran remains at the negotiating table after halting attacks on Israel following the first exchange of fire.

Israeli army launches air strikes on Lebanese capital despite ceasefire

Fighter jets bomb two residential apartments in Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanese media reports.

Israeli forces enter two villages in southern Syria in second incursion within 24 hours

Syrian state media says troops detained a civilian and searched homes in Quneitra province.

We will not be broken by those who have forgotten the map

The enemy is poverty, inequality, poor leadership, lack of education, and the lingering poison of a divide-and-rule system that taught Africans to eat each other while the real thieves eat the continent.

Israel, Netanyahu face unfavourable global public opinion: survey

The survey found that a global median of 67 percent of adults view Israel unfavourably, while 25 percent hold a favourable view.

Iran says missiles ready as Israeli threats to Beirut raise ceasefire fears

A senior adviser to Iran’s supreme leader warned of a stronger response to any new conflict, linking Lebanon’s security to ongoing regional negotiations and fragile truce efforts.

Trump says Israel couldn't have 'even come close' to attacking Iran without US help

United States' President Donald Trump has said that Israel "couldn't have done (Iran war) without us, couldn't have even come close... They needed us, and they got us to help them."

Most Striking Images of 2026: From a Lonely Monkey to the Dark Side of the Moon

A collection of the most remarkable photographs of 2026 is drawing global attention, with experts comparing several images to masterpieces from art history.

Toy Story 5 Tackles Children's Screen Addiction as Tom Hanks Warns of Growing Digital Dependence

Tom Hanks says Toy Story 5 explores the growing impact of screen addiction on children, presenting technology as the newest challenge facing Woody, Buzz, and their friends.