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Tanker struck by drone near Strait of Hormuz, UK maritime authorities annouce
A tanker transiting near the Strait of Hormuz has been struck by an unidentified drone, sustaining minor hull damage, with no casualties reported, the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency says.
Hamas considers surrendering political power in Gaza, report claims
Hamas is considering giving up its political power in the Gaza Strip after believed to be back-channel talks between Iranian and Arab parties.
Iran records '9mn Tehran metro journeys' as Khamenei funeral crowds swell
Tehran's metro logged more than 9mn journeys in 24 hours as over 6mn mourners packed the Grand Mosalla for Khamenei's funeral ceremonies, with the municipality housing up to 4mn pilgrims and a city holiday set for July 7.
Iran, US likely to hold next round of talks in Pakistan on July 11
The next round of Iran-US talks is likely to be held in Pakistan on July 11, with sanctions, frozen assets and the nuclear programme on the agenda, once funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei conclude.
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Iran, US end Doha talks with no breakthrough as Tehran warns over Hormuz
Iran's armed forces will respond swiftly to any US interference in the Strait of Hormuz, the Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters warns. Find out how Tehran is asserting control over navigation through the strategic waterway.
Flamingo Revolution poses biggest challenge to Albanian PM in years
Weeks of anti-government protests in Albania have evolved into the most significant grassroots challenge to Prime Minister Edi Rama in years, according to an OSW analysis.
Russia's PM Medvedev to attend Khamenei funeral in Tehran
Russia's Dmitry Medvedev will attend Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran as Putin's special envoy, Iran's ambassador to Moscow says. Find out the full schedule of mourning ceremonies running from July 3 to the burial in Mashhad on July 9.
Iran-US peace talks moved to Qatar from Switzerland
Technical talks between Iran and the US that had been due to take place in Switzerland have been moved to Qatar, Lebanese media reported suggesting the diplomatic track may survive the weekend's military escalation.
Israel-Lebanon deal proceeds with partial IDF withdrawal while Hezbollah protests ignite
A trilateral framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon, and the US took effect on June 29, initiating a phased IDF withdrawal from southern Lebanon as Hezbollah supporters protested in Beirut.
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US and Iran trade strikes as ceasefire nears collapse over Hormuz
Iran's IRGC has launched missiles and drones at US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for fresh US strikes on its southern coast, in the most serious breakdown of the ceasefire since the war, with each side accusing the other of violating the
Iran says US strikes on southern coast violate war-ending memorandum
US air strikes on Iran's southern coast are a clear violation of the war-ending memorandum and the UN Charter, Iran's foreign ministry says, in a sharp escalation a week into the process meant to end the war.
Coal’s unexpected comeback on Middle East conflict energy security fears
The disruption to global energy markets caused by the conflict in the Middle East has triggered an unexpected resurgence in coal demand, as energy security fears outweigh Climate Crisis commitments.
US Stratotanker from Tel Aviv over Gulf as Iran warns of Israeli flights
Flight-tracking data showed a US Air Force KC-135R tanker that left Tel Aviv transiting Gulf airspace over the UAE, hours after Iran warned over the movement of Israeli military aircraft towards its territory.
Iran rejects US claim on assets buying farm goods
Iran's head negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has rejected US claims that Iran's unfrozen assets will buy American farm goods, saying Washington exports only GMO soybeans, broken promises and trash talk.
Bahrain hosts GCC-US meeting with Rubio on Iran deal, Hormuz
Bahrain has hosted a GCC meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manama, where Washington sought to reassure Gulf allies over the Iran deal, with Gulf states pressing for clarity on the Strait of Hormuz, nuclear and missile issues.
Iran says Switzerland four-way talks collapsed after US threats
Iran's foreign ministry says four-way talks in Switzerland with the US, Pakistan and Qatar failed to reconvene after threatening US statements, with later contact running only through mediators, giving Tehran's account of the round.
COMMENT: Iran war shows why Asia must quit fossil fuels
Across Asia, governments are now accelerating approvals for renewable projects and grid modernisation schemes. Battery storage investments are making headlines almost daily.
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India looks to increase its unmanned warfare capabilities
The cornerstone of this structural change is going to be a large procurement order to the tune of $2bn.
Iran, US agree 60-day roadmap to final deal in joint Zurich statement
Iran and the United States have agreed a 60-day roadmap towards a final agreement and a high committee to oversee negotiations, in a joint statement at the close of the first round of talks in Switzerland.
Iran says Strait of Hormuz completely closed
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has said it will close the Strait of Hormuz to shipping again, citing US violations of the war-ending memorandum and continued Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.