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Iraq Reopens Syria Crossing for Trade, Passenger Traffic

Iraq has officially reopened the Qaim border crossing with Syria for trade and passenger traffic, a spokesman for the Iraqi border authority said on Saturday,…

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A projectile fired from Iran toward Israel is intercepted over Amman on June 13, 2025. (Photo by Khalil MAZRAAWI / AFP)

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3 Injured in Jordan by Unspecified Falling Object

Three people were wounded in Jordan's northern city of Irbid when an object fell on a home, state media reported Saturday. They were taken to a hospital…

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A building stands damaged in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

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Iran Calls Nuclear Talks with US ‘Meaningless’ after Israeli Strikes

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman on Saturday called further nuclear talks with the United States “meaningless” after Israeli strikes on the country, state…

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks while he inspects military factories, as he urges ramp-up in shell production to meet modern warfare demands, at an unknown location in North Korea, June 13, 2025. KCNA via REUTERS

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North Korea's Kim Calls for More Shell Production

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected military industrial factories, calling them to expand production of shells that meet modern warfare needs, state…

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Israel Warns 'Tehran Will Burn' if More Missiles Fired

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A man rides his motorcycle next to an anti-Israel poster in Tehran on June 14, 2025. (Photo by Atta KENARE / AFP)

Israel Warns 'Tehran Will Burn' if More Missiles Fired

Israel’s defense minister warned Saturday that “Tehran will burn” if Iran continues firing missiles on Israel after at least three people died and dozens were…

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Iran Says 2 More High-ranking Generals Killed in Israeli Strikes since 1 hour
Iran Airspace Closed 'Until Further Notice' since 1 hour
Iran Retaliates after Israeli Strikes Targeting its Nuclear Program and Military since 4 hours

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Passengers wait after their flights were delayed or cancelled at Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon, 13 June 2025. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

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Lebanon, Jordan Reopen Airspace

Lebanon reopened its airspace on Saturday at 10:00 am local time (0700 GMT)hours after closing it due to the exchange of fire between Israel and Iran. …

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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun presides a cabinet session (Presidency of the Republic)

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Lebanon Takes Decisive Stand on Neutrality, Urges Hezbollah to Comply

In the wake of Israeli airstrikes on Iran, Lebanese officials have taken a unified and firm stance to distance the country from regional escalation. The…

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India Plane Crash Death Toll Rises to 279

A view of the debris of the Air India airplane crash on a residential building near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, western India, 14 June 2025. EPA/RAJAT GUPTA 88168

Israel Military Chief Says, 'Continuing with Full Force' after Iran Strikes

People gather on a street, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Putin Tells Netanyahu Issues Surrounding Iran’s Nuclear Program Must Be Solved Through Diplomacy

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin meets with service members as part of the "Time of Heroes" program, which aims to integrate veterans into high-ranking public positions, at the Kremlin in Moscow on June 12, 2025. (AFP)

Report: Israel Used Long-Planned Subterfuge in Attack on Iranian Nuclear Targets

Rescuers work at the site of a damaged building, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. Iranian Red Crescent Society/WANA (West Asia News Agency)/Handout via Reuters

Israel Seals off the Occupied West Bank

Palestinians walk by the closed Deir Sharaf checkpoint near the West Bank city of Nablus, Friday, June 13, 2025. (AP)

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People gather near a damaged building, in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

What Role Did the ‘Mossad-Tehran Branch’ Play in Operation Rising Lion?

US Bradley armored vehicles on patrol along the main road connecting Qamishli in the east to Tel Tamr in the west, in Syria’s Hasakah province.

Coalition Bases in Northeast Syria on High Alert Amid Fears of Militia Attacks

Abadan oil refinery facility in southwestern Iran (Reuters)

Iran’s Energy Sector: A Long History of Sanctions and Instability

Israeli Attack Exposed Iran's Military 'Vulnerability', Say Analysts

Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri speaks during the International Conference on the Legal-International Claims of the Holy Defense in the capital Tehran on February 23, 2021. (AFP)

Top Iranian Generals Killed in the Israeli Attack

An Iranian holds a portrait of Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff General Mohammad Bagheri who was killed in an Israel airstrike, during a protest in Tehran, Iran, 13 June 2025. (EPA)

World Reacts to Israeli Strike on Iran over Nuclear Activity

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

King Salman Orders Saudi Officials to Aid Iranian Pilgrims

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Saudi Crown Prince Discusses with Trump, Macron and Meloni Israeli Attack on Iran

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. SPA

Saudi FM Holds Phone Talks with Egyptian, Jordanian Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, speaks during a press conference in Damascus, Syria, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Ghaith Alsayed)

Saudi FM Expresses to Iranian Counterpart Condemnation of Israeli Attack

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan

Gulf Airlines Cancel Flights after Israel Strikes Iran

Gulf Countries Condemn Israel’s Attack on Iran

People walk past traffic in front of a building targeted by an Israeli strike in the Iranian capital Tehran on June 13, 2025. (AFP)

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A general view shows the US Embassy as seen from across the Tigris River in Baghdad, Iraq, June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Ahmed Saad

Iraq Reopens Syria Crossing for Trade, Passenger Traffic

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3 Injured in Jordan by Unspecified Falling Object

Coalition Bases in Northeast Syria on High Alert Amid Fears of Militia Attacks

Lebanon, Jordan Reopen Airspace

Lebanon Takes Decisive Stand on Neutrality, Urges Hezbollah to Comply

Israel Seals off the Occupied West Bank

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Israel Warns 'Tehran Will Burn' if More Missiles Fired

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Iran Airspace Closed 'Until Further Notice'

Army air defense firing is seen following the Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, June 14, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran Says 2 More High-ranking Generals Killed in Israeli Strikes

This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows an Iranian missile base near Tabriz, Iran, Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (Planet Labs PBC via AP)

North Korea's Kim Calls for More Shell Production

Iran Calls Nuclear Talks with US ‘Meaningless’ after Israeli Strikes

India Plane Crash Death Toll Rises to 279

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FILE PHOTO: European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde addresses the media after the ECB's Governing Council meeting, at the ECB headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, June 5, 2025. REUTERS/Heiko Becker/File Photo

ECB's Lagarde Says 2% Inflation Target in Reach

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Iran’s Energy Sector: A Long History of Sanctions and Instability

Ships Warned to Avoid Red Sea, Log Hormuz Voyages after Israel Hits Iran

A military aircraft flies in the sky following a barrage of missiles launched from Iran, as seen over Tubas, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, June 14, 2025. REUTERS/Raneen Sawafta

UK's Energean Suspends Production Offshore Northern Israel

FILE PHOTO: London-based Energean's drill ship begins drilling at the Karish natural gas field offshore Israel in the east Mediterranean May 9, 2022. REUTERS/Ari Rabinovitch/File Photo

Indonesia, Singapore Sign Deals on Power Trade, Carbon Capture

Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia speaks to the media during a press conference at the presidential palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (AP)

Gold Hits Nearly Two-month High as Middle East Tensions Spur Safe-haven Demand

FILE PHOTO: An employee places ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom at the Novosibirsk precious metals refining and manufacturing plant in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, Russia, September 15, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo

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Germany and Last Kaiser’s Heirs Agree to Keep Treasures on Display

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Germany and Last Kaiser’s Heirs Agree to Keep Treasures on Display

The heirs of the former Prussian monarchy and Germany's state-run cultural foundations on Friday announced a deal that will allow thousands of the family's…

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Artworks by Pablo Picasso are pictured during the media preview of 'Picasso for Asia: A Conversation' at M+ in Hong Kong. May JAMES / AFP

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Picasso on a Plate: Unseen Ceramics Up for Auction

A clutch of one-off and hitherto unseen ceramic plates and dishes by Pablo Picasso are going under the hammer in Geneva on June 19. Emblematic motifs from…

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(FILES) This general view shows the Russian St. Panteleimon Monastery in Mount Athos on May 28, 2016. (Photo by SAKIS MITROLIDIS / AFP)

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Centuries-old Monasteries Damaged in Greece Quake

At least three centuries-old Greek monasteries in the religious enclave of Mount Athos were damaged in an earthquake over the weekend, the culture ministry…

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Miniatures of Princess Diana's Royal wedding gown and bridesmaid dresses designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel are seen on display next to sketches and sewing machine in the "Princess Diana's Style & A Royal Collection", the largest collection of the Princess of Wales' fashion ever to appear at auction in history, at a public exhibition in The Museum of Style Icons, in Newbridge, Ireland, June 9, 2025. (Reuters)

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‘Largest Princess Diana Auction’ Features Frocks, Hats and Bags

From colorful frocks and hats to handbags and shoes, items belonging to the late Princess Diana go under the hammer this month in what Julien's Auctions says…

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People enter Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin's mausoleum while visiting Red Square in Moscow on October 11, 2016. (Getty Images/AFP)

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Goodbye Lenin? Russians Flock to See Bolshevik Leader’s Tomb Before It Closes for Repairs

Russians are flocking to catch what some fear could be a final glimpse of the embalmed body of Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin before his tomb on Moscow's Red…

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Boca Juniors Defender Costa Gets Special US Visa for Club World Cup

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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Argentine Primera Division - River Plate v Boca Juniors - Estadio Mas Monumental, Buenos Aires, Argentina - April 27, 2025 Boca Juniors' Ayrton Costa in action with River Plate's Sebastian Driussi REUTERS/Rodrigo Valle/File Photo

Boca Juniors Defender Costa Gets Special US Visa for Club World Cup

Boca Juniors defender Ayrton Costa will be able to take part in the Club World Cup in the United States following a u-turn by US immigration officials who had…

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Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - June 13, 2025 Alpine's Franco Colapinto and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier

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Former F1 Racer Warwick Suspended as Canadian GP Steward

Formula One's governing body suspended former racer Derek Warwick as Canadian Grand Prix steward on Friday for unauthorized media comments about current…

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As a global ambassador, Ronaldo will lead EWC's international campaign and participate in key activities throughout the seven-week event at Riyadh's Boulevard City

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Cristiano Ronaldo Named Global Ambassador for Esports World Cup 2025

The Esports World Cup Foundation announced the appointment of international football star and Al-Nassr FC captain Cristiano Ronaldo as a global ambassador for…

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Germany's midfielder #17 Florian Wirtz celebrates scoring the opening goal during the UEFA Nations League semi-final football match between Germany and Portugal in Munich, southern Germany on June 4, 2025. (Photo by Tobias SCHWARZ / AFP)

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Liverpool Agree Club-record Deal to Sign Wirtz

Liverpool have agreed a club-record deal worth up to £116 million ($157 million) to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, it was widely reported on Friday…

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Filippo Inzaghi Leaves Pisa After Historic Serie A Promotion

Filippo Inzaghi has left Pisa weeks after guiding them to a historic promotion to Serie A, the club announced on Friday. In a statement, Pisa said they had …

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Pizza Delivery Monitor Alerts to Secret Israel Attack

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The Pentagon is seen from the US Army Golden Knights parachute team plane ahead of their performance during the Twilight Tattoo ceremony as part of the Army’s 250th Birthday Festival in Washington, D.C., after taking off from Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, US, June 11, 2025. (Reuters)

Pizza Delivery Monitor Alerts to Secret Israel Attack

The timing of Israel's plan to attack Iran was top secret. But Washington pizza delivery trackers guessed something was up before the first bombs fell. …

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People watch a 3D video advertisement display with a giant cat's graphics installed in the famed Shinjuku shopping district Friday, June 13, 2025, in Tokyo. (AP)

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Japan’s Chief Meteorologist Calls Rumors of a July Earthquake a Hoax, Urges People Not to Worry

The head of Japan's meteorological agency on Friday dismissed widespread rumors of a major earthquake in Japan this summer as unscientific and a “hoax," urging…

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A tail of an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane that crashed is seen stuck on a building after the incident in Ahmedabad, India, June 12, 2025. (Reuters)

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Is Seat 11A the Safest on a Plane? Not Really, Experts Say

The survival of a passenger who escaped through an exit door seconds after his Air India flight crashed killing everyone else on board has prompted speculation…

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A not for sale Labubu figure (L) and Labubu stickers are seen at a Pop Mart shop in Beijing on June 12, 2025. (AFP)

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Labubu-Maker Pop Mart Diversifies into Jewellery with New Concept Store

"Blind box" toymaker Pop Mart, which has seen frenzied sales worldwide for products related to its ugly-cute Labubu character, opened its first jewellery store…

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Unseen Tours guide Stefan Gordon, leads a tour around Canary Wharf's West India Quay in London, Britain, June 10, 2025. (Reuters)

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From Homeless to Tour Guide: Londoners Lead the Way Round the Streets They Know Best

Stefan Gordon spent three years in a homeless shelter in London after a family rift left him without a roof over his head. Now he is using his past experience…

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