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Middle East

Middle East

Trump gives his blessing to Iraq's new pick for prime minister and invites him to Washington

Iraq’s dominant parliamentary bloc — a coalition of Shiite parties allied with Iran — nominated Ali al-Zaidi to be the country’s prime minister this week after weeks of internal debate among its member parties.
Ali al-Zaidi
Ali al-Zaidi
19h ago

Israeli interception of Gaza-bound aid flotilla criticized as an 'act of piracy'

The flotilla was intercepted sailing in international waters near Greece, hundreds of miles from Gaza and Israel.
Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers say.
Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships in international waters, organisers say.
21h ago

Graphic: Tracking ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz

Traffic through the strait has been at a near-standstill for weeks, sending prices of oil and other key goods soaring.
21h ago

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

U.K. vows to tackle antisemitism 'emergency' as police probe double stabbing attack

Wednesday’s attack was the latest in a spate on Jewish targets in London.
Two Stabbed In Golders Green Area Of London
Two Stabbed In Golders Green Area Of London
1d ago

Trump says he's weighing reducing U.S. troop presence in Germany after Iran feud

Trump made the threat after Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this week the U.S. was being “humiliated” by the Iranian leadership and criticized Washington’s lack of strategy in the war.
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TOPSHOT-US-GERMANY-POLITICS-TRUMP-MERZ
2d ago

Trump warns Iran 'better get smart' as he weighs military options over Strait of Hormuz

Members of the president's national security team presented him with options this week for how to handle the continuing bottleneck, sources said.
US And Iranian Negotiators Deadlocked Over Strait Of Hormuz Negotiations
US And Iranian Negotiators Deadlocked Over Strait Of Hormuz Negotiations

How 'Little Sparta' UAE shocked the Gulf by going its own way on oil

At the heart of the UAE's new direction is a stark policy divergence with its larger neighbor Saudi Arabia.
This Is Where Saudi Arabia Gets Its Oil
This Is Where Saudi Arabia Gets Its Oil

Supreme Court weighs Trump attempt to remove protections from thousands of Haitians and Syrians

The Trump administration has sought to terminate temporary protected status intended for immigrants fleeing war, natural disasters or other catastrophes.
Image: Guerline Jozef, co-founder and Executive Director of Haitian Bridge Alliance, speaks in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
Image: Guerline Jozef, co-founder and Executive Director of Haitian Bridge Alliance, speaks in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
2d ago

Gas prices hit $4.23 per gallon, a new high for the year

The grim milestone comes as oil prices have surged higher over the past week amid a dual blockade by the U.S. and Iran of the Strait of Hormuz.
Fuel prices are displayed at a Brooklyn gas station.
Fuel prices are displayed at a Brooklyn gas station.
3d ago

U.S. appears cool on Iran proposal to end war and reopen Hormuz without a nuclear deal

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the latest offer looked "better" than past pitches, but the U.S. showed little sign that it is willing to abandon its naval blockade.
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Inside Scoop

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Why the UAE isn't down with OPEC

The United Arab Emirates plans to exit the intergovernmental organization, a move expected to boost the country’s oil output.
Iran Supreme Leader Killed in US-Israel Attack as War Widens
Iran Supreme Leader Killed in US-Israel Attack as War Widens