Articles by Agencies
WASHINGTON: A man stands atop the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge on Saturday to protest the US-Israeli war on Iran. Guido Reichstadter climbed the bridge in Washington on May...
PARIS: Journalism around the world is in dire straits, with Reporters Without Borders’ (RSF) Press Freedom Index calling it the worst year since records began.
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UNITED NATIONS: The escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could push tens of millions into poverty, trigger a surge in global hunger and even tip the world toward recession, United Nations Secreta...
• Trump warns Iran to ‘get smart soon’, accept N-curbs; signals months-long extension of naval blockade• Tehran warns of ‘unprecedented military action’ over shipping curbs• USS Gerald R...
LONDON: Britain’s parliament will vote on Tuesday on launching an inquiry into Prime Minister Keir Starmer to determine whether he misled the House of Commons over the appointment of former ...
• Seven ships pass vital waterway in a day, compared to pre-war average of 140• Iranian lawmaker says military to manage maritime route as UN chief urges toll-free waterway• UAE rebukes Gulf all...
• Dominate West Bank polls, claim many seats uncontested; secure six seats in Deir al-Balah• Hamas boycotts elections; linked candidates win only two of 15 seats• Gaza turnout lags at 23pc, West...
• Iran asks US to lift blockade, warns of response if ‘piracy’ continues• Macron wants full reopening of strait in ‘coming days and weeks’• Turkiye, Germany agree to de-mining missions
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BEIRUT: Lebanon’s Hezbollah said a US-mediated ceasefire in the war with Israel was meaningless a day after it was extended for three weeks, as Lebanese authorities reported two people killed by an ...
• US Gen Caine claims 34 ships turned around, but Hapag-Lloyd says one ship made it thru strait• EU leaders meet in Cyprus to find swift resolution to shipping crisis• ‘Neutral’ Switzerland ...
