Palestine
Red Sea shipping insurance doubles after deadly Houthi attacks
Insurance costs for Red Sea shipping have more than doubled following Yemen's Houthis' deadly attacks that sank two vessels and killed at least four seafarers, breaking months of relative calm in the crucial waterway.
US, Israel, and Qatar make Gaza ceasefire progress in secret meeting, reports claim
An undisclosed White House meeting between Qatari, US and Israeli negotiators to resolve the final area of disagreement after three of four contentious issues were reportedly settled in recent days.
Yemeni attack sinks Red Sea cargo ship, 19 crew members missing
A Liberian-flagged cargo ship attacked by Yemen sank in the Red Sea, with only six of 25 people on board rescued.
Trump says Gaza talks "going very well" as he hosts Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Hamas wants to end the 21-month conflict.
White House discussed “voluntary” Gaza migration plan as Israeli premier arrives in US
The White House is considering a detailed plan initiated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation to establish "humanitarian transit zones".
Trump announces Gaza ceasefire progress as Israel agrees to key terms
US President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that Israeli and American representatives have discussed conditions for his Gaza ceasefire plan.
Russia warns Western 'regime change' plans for Iran will trigger refugee crisis and destroy Europe
Russian Federation Council senator Alexey Pushkov accused Western nations of plotting regime change in Iran, warning such policies would ultimately destroy the West itself.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Tehran launches 17th wave of missile strikes against Tel Aviv
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched its 17th wave of missile strikes against Israel on June 20 as the war between the countries continues into second week.
Iran will not negotiate missile capabilities with anyone, foreign minister says
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the country will not negotiate its missile capabilities with any party during talks with European officials in Geneva.
Iran appoints Brigadier General Mohammad Karami as IRGC ground force commander
Iran's commander-in-chief has appointed Brigadier General Mohammad Karami as commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ground forces.
Iran fires 30 missiles at Israel, strikes Soroka Hospital in Beersheba
Iran launched more than 20 missiles towards central and southern Israel on June 19, scoring a direct hit on Soroka Hospital in Beersheba.
Iran's Supreme Leader warns US military intervention would bring irreparable damage
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned that any US military intervention would result in "irreparable damage," whilst declaring the Iranian nation will not surrender to imposed war or peace.
TEHRAN BLOG: residents stockpile supplies as Israel-Iran tensions escalate
Tehran's residents remain behind despite calls by President Donald Trump to evacuate the city of 12mn.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Tehran forms central headquarters to oversee essential goods distribution
Iran has established a central command centre to coordinate the distribution of essential goods across the country as authorities seek to prevent shortages and profiteering during the current war with Israel.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Tehran petrol queues persist despite stable fuel supplies
Tehran continues to experience petrol queues caused by unnecessary visits from residents, whilst fuel supplies remain stable throughout Iran and queues have cleared in all other cities.
Fitch warns Israel-Iran conflict raises regional security risks
The military conflict between Iran and Israel has heightened geopolitical and security risks across the Middle East, with some sovereign credit profiles potentially facing adverse effects if violence escalates.
Israel strikes Iran's state broadcaster during live transmission
Israeli forces targeted Iran's state broadcasting headquarters on June 16, with explosions occurring during a live television transmission that forced presenters to evacuate.
France closes Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show amid Iran strikes
French exhibition authorities have blocked access to Israeli defence industry displays at the Paris Air Show on June 16, prompting protests from Israel's president.
Iran's nuclear breakout capability survives Israeli assault
Iran has retained the technical capability to produce nuclear weapons despite devastating Israeli strikes on its nuclear infrastructure in June 2025, though its timeline has been temporarily extended.
ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: Tehran on edge as Israeli strikes continue, fuelling fear, disruption and uncertainty
Israeli airstrikes on Iran persisted into June 15, with explosions rocking various parts of Tehran, Karaj, Isfahan and Kermanshah until midday.