US extends invitation to Lebanon's Aoun on 21 July
US extends invitation to Lebanon's Aoun on 21 July The White House has invited Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit the US on 21 July, according to Reuters citing an American official.
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Irish lower house passes bill banning settlement goods
Irish lower house passes bill banning settlement goods A bill banning the trade of goods from the occupied Palestinian territory has been passed by the lower house of the Irish parliament, the Press Association reported. It was passed despite opposition criticism that it did not go far enough to combat Israeli settlements on Palestinian land because it omits services. Several amendments to the bill, including one that would have included services in the ban, were voted down.
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Trump praises Türkiye as 'great ally' of US
Trump praises Türkiye as 'great ally' of US Trump has continued his praise of Türkiye, calling it a "great ally" of the US. The US president said Türkiye knows Iran "very well", adding that Ankara has been "very instrumental" in helping deal with the situation in the region. "They could have gotten into the fight.
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Erdogan: Turkey working to bring US and Iran to common ground
Erdogan: Turkey working to bring US and Iran to common ground The Turkish president said his country is taking steps to reinforce global peace, Al Jazeera reported. “All our friends are working together to achieve this end,” he said. Asked about the situation in Gaza, he said, “We will work towards restoring peace in the region.
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Will Donald Trump become America's last Zionist president?
Will Donald Trump become America's last Zionist president? Submitted by David Hearst on Tue, 07/07/2026 - 12:53 Trump was the president who gave Israel all it needed, and more. But with a wave of Aipac-backed candidates defeated in Democratic primaries, support for Israel is now toxic US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu embrace as they walk into Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, Florida, on 29 December 2025 (Reuters) On Hell hath no fury like an Israel scorned.
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Nigel Farage resigns as MP to force by-election he will stand in
Nigel Farage resigns as MP to force by-election he will stand in Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Tue, 07/07/2026 - 14:11 Reform UK leader says he's done nothing wrong, after longstanding relationship with aristocrat and convicted felon George Cottrell revealed Nigel Farage announces his resignation as an MP on Tuesday 7 July 2026 (Screengrab) Off Blaming the British establishment and media for revelations about his connections to crypto billionaires and convicted aristocrats, Nigel Farage resigned as an MP on Tuesday before announcing his intention to compete in the resulting by-election. Over the weekend, the Sunday Times revealed that George Cottrell, a 32-year-old aristocrat and convicted felon who previously faced 20 years in US prison for 21 counts related to money laundering, fraud, blackmail and extortion, paid for security and social media staff for Farage in the year before he became an MP. The paper described “Posh George” as Farage’s “closest adviser for more than a decade”, reporting that the crypto gambler travels with the Reform UK leader in Westminster and around the country.
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Iran media says Tehran urges IMO to reject joint proposal on Hormuz
Iran media says Tehran urges IMO to reject joint proposal on Hormuz Vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz in a picture obtained on 18 June 2026 (AFP/Isna) Iran called the joint proposal, submitted by the UAE and allied countries to the 187th session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, as politically motivated and urged the body not to adopt it, according to Iran's Mehr News Agency. The joint proposal shifted responsibility to what it described as the victim of aggression and ignored the causes of regional instability, Iran said. Iran's formal response to the IMO said that the joint proposal sought to use the IMO Council as a platform for political pressure under the guise of maritime safety.
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Trump joins NATO summit amid Ukraine, spending tensions
Trump joins NATO summit amid Ukraine, spending tensions The US president is due to hold talks with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, at his sprawling presidential palace before joining an official leaders' dinner ahead of the main session of the summit on Wednesday. Trump made his first foreign flight aboard his new Qatari-gifted Air Force One plane. He was greeted on the tarmac by Erdogan and a presidential guard, some dressed in blue, others in red.
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Belgium considers becoming latest EU country to recognise Palestinian statehood
Belgium considers becoming latest EU country to recognise Palestinian statehood Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Tue, 07/07/2026 - 10:24 Agreement by Hamas to relinquish control of Gaza could meet Belgium's key condition for recognising a Palestinian state Swedish activist Greta Thunberg holds a placard reading 'Don't forget Palestine' during a demonstration demanding EU leaders ban goods from illegal Israeli settlements, in Brussels on 17 June (AFP/Nicolas Tucat) Off The Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Monday that he has instructed his cabinet to prepare for the recognition of the state of Palestine . Speaking to VRT , he said “I don’t know if we will be ready by Friday”, referring to the scheduled ministerial council meeting, “but it will be on the table soon. ” The move comes after Hamas announced that it would dissolve its administration of Gaza after nearly two decades of running the Strip, which was one of Prevot’s prerequisites for recognising Palestine.
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Mourners bid farewell to Ayatollah Khamenei in Qom
Mourners bid farewell to Ayatollah Khamenei in Qom Tens of thousands of people took to the streets on Tuesday in the Iranian holy city of Qom during a fourth day of funeral proceedings for the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The remains of Khamenei, who was killed in late February on the first day of the US-Israeli war against Iran, are lying in state at the Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, a holy city that houses Shia Islam's most influential seminaries and shrines. Aerial footage broadcast by state television showed the streets of Qom -- home to about 1.
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What to expect from Trump's meetings with Erdogan and Sharaa in Ankara
What to expect from Trump's meetings with Erdogan and Sharaa in Ankara Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Mon, 07/06/2026 - 18:58 The US president has praised both leaders for their strength and charm US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pose for a photo during the Gaza ceasefire summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on 13 October 2025 (Evan Vucci/AFP) Off US President Donald Trump is heading to Turkey for the annual Nato summit on Tuesday, where he is expected to kick off his trip with a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and cap off the summit with a sit-down with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday. Building on personal relationships - especially where his predecessor Joe Biden may have failed - is what Trump does best. The US president has made no secret of his admiration for both regional leaders, calling Erdogan "strong" and Sharaa "tough".
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On its 250th birthday, America must leave behind the illusion of primacy
On its 250th birthday, America must leave behind the illusion of primacy Submitted by Jeffrey D. Sachs on Mon, 07/06/2026 - 15:21 The failed Iran war presents costly proof that global dominance was always beyond Washington's grasp People wait to re-enter the event site after being evacuated due to storms during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC, on 4 July 2026 (Amid Farahi/AFP) On On the fourth of July, the United States turned 250 - an event that summoned the founders who spoke of a republic seeking “a decent respect to the opinions of mankind”, rather than dominion over them. Yet the story that matters most for our own moment does not begin in 1776.
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Watch: Crowds march through Tehran during funeral procession for Iran's slain Supreme Leader
Watch: Crowds march through Tehran during funeral procession for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Aerial footage from the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Monday showed hundreds of thousands of people marching through the streets of Tehran. Iranian media estimated that millions gathered in the capital to mourn the slain leader. Aerial footage from the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Monday showed hundreds of thousands of people marching through the streets of Tehran.
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Araghchi says US-Iran talks will not start if Washington threats continue
Araghchi says US-Iran talks will not start if Washington threats continue Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that discussions between Tehran and Washington will not begin if US threats continue. "Millions of proud Iranians rallied in unity to honor Grand Ayatollah Khamenei and his legacy. Neither them nor our Brave Armed Forces are moved by any threats," he wrote in a post on X.
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Netanyahu says US giving Turkey F-35 jets would 'upset power balance' in the region
Netanyahu says US giving Turkey F-35 jets would 'upset power balance' in the region Netanyahu says the US shouldn’t give Turkey F-35 jets as it would "upset the power balance" maintained by "Israeli air superiority" and "America’s posture" in the region. Tensions between Israel and Turkey have escalated in recent times, as leaders exchanged pointed accusations amid a deepening geopolitical rift regarding competing influence in Syria. Turkey has also emerged as one of the most outspoken critics of Israel’s assaults on Iran, Gaza and Lebanon.
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Lebanon's Aoun set to meet Trump at the White House before end of the month
Lebanon's Aoun set to meet Trump at the White House before end of the month Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that he is preparing to travel to the White House for a meeting with US President Donald Trump. The trip, expected to happen before the end of July, is aimed at further discussing the framework of the agreement with Israel.
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Iran slams German accusation of Tehran mining Hormuz Strait
Iran slams German accusation of Tehran mining Hormuz Strait Iran condemned German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's allegation that the country mined the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqai said in a post on X that Wadephul's "rhetoric on the Strait of Hormuz is utterly shameful". He demanded that the German minister should be held accountable for his claims described as "a grotesque distortion of reality".
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Ghalibaf vows to avenge Iranians killed by 'arrogant powers'
Ghalibaf vows to avenge Iranians killed by 'arrogant powers' Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf vowed to punish "arrogant powers" for the killings in the country, the Tasnim News Agency quoted him as saying. The statement comes amid the funeral procession being held for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei "The fulfillment of the divine promise is certain, and the invaders of the Islamic Iranian soil and the murderers of the martyrs of this land, especially the leader of the nation, will be punished for their actions," he said. Ghalibaf added that "the final step of revenge against the arrogant powers will be realized with the liberation of the holy city of Quds", referring to Jerusalem.
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Watch: Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza government after nearly two decades
Watch: Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza government after nearly two decades Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule. The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since 2007 after winning the legislative elections the previous year. Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule.
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UN welcomes Hamas dissolution of Gaza governing body
UN welcomes Hamas dissolution of Gaza governing body The UN says it has "taken note" of Hamas's dissolution of the body that has governed Gaza for nearly two decades. "We welcome any step that contributes to the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and advances the objectives reflected in relevant Security Council resolutions," said Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN chief. Dujarric added that the UN continues to support efforts towards unified Palestinian governance under the Palestinian Authority.
