Lebanese father buries four daughters killed in Israeli strike
A Lebanese father mourned the death of his four daughters, who were killed in an Israeli strike.
Success uncertain, but Israelis continue to back ‘heroic’ war with Iran
Israeli public overwhelmingly supports war with Iran, rallying behind Netanyahu despite political divisions.
Bahrain & Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be cancelled
The Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix scheduled for next month are set to be cancelled as a result of the Middle East war.
Ukraine, EU allies slam US decision to roll back Russia oil sanctions
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says move 'does not help peace' as Europe reels from soaring energy prices linked to Iran war.
Ukraine finds new role as protector of US, Gulf allies amid Iran war
Having abandoned Ukraine, the US has sought Kyiv's support in defence from Iranian drones.
Sheriff in Nancy Guthrie case believes they know kidnapper’s motive
The 84-year-old mother of US TV presenter Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped 41 days ago.
Apple cuts China App Store commission fees after government pressure
The move, which lowers fees to 25%, is a breakthrough for Chinese developers Tencent and ByteDance
Apple announced late on Thursday it would lower the commission fees collected in its App Store in mainland China. The move follows pressure from regulators in the tech company’s second-largest market, as well as global scrutiny of its payment requirements.
Fees for in-app purchases and paid transactions will be lowered to 25% from 30% starting on Sunday, Apple said in a statement on its blog for developers.
Continue reading...US Navy destroyers are firing top interceptors to bring down Iranian missiles flying into NATO airspace – Business Insider
- US Navy destroyers are firing top interceptors to bring down Iranian missiles flying into NATO airspace Business Insider
- Turkey Says NATO Defenses Shot Down a Third Iranian Missile The New York Times
- Turkey says NATO defences intercepted third missile from Iran, asks Tehran to clarify Reuters
- Turkiye says Iranian ballistic missile intercepted by NATO air defences Al Jazeera
- NATO intercepts third Iranian missile heading toward Turkey politico.eu
Iran war: What is happening on day 14 of US-Israel attacks? – Al Jazeera
- Iran war: What is happening on day 14 of US-Israel attacks? Al Jazeera
- Ship attacks in Gulf intensify as Israel launches new strikes in Lebanon BBC
- What we know on the 14th day of the US and Israel’s war with Iran CNN
- Middle East war live: Trump insists US can fight ‘forever’ despite rapid depletion of munitions Financial Times
- Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday The New York Times
Cuban president confirms talks with Trump officials amid US blockade
Negotiations aimed to ‘find solutions to the bilateral differences’ between the countries, Miguel Díaz-Canel said
Cuban officials have held talks with the US government, the country’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, confirmed on Friday, amid growing pain inflicted by a punishing US fuel blockade and frequent power failures.
“These talks have been aimed at finding solutions through dialogue to the bilateral differences we have between the two nations,” Díaz-Canel said in a prerecorded statement to senior Communist officials.
Continue reading...Ukraine and allies fear easing Russian sanctions will prolong war
Ukraine's president says the US decision "certainly does not help achieve peace".
France returns sacred ‘talking drum’ looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.
Iranians react to new supreme leader’s first address
People in Iran are questioning who's really in charge after Mojtaba Khamenei's first address came via a presenter on state TV.
Mojtaba Khamenei: Iranians react to new Supreme Leader’s first address – BBC
- Mojtaba Khamenei: Iranians react to new Supreme Leader's first address BBC
- Hegseth says Iran's new leader has been "disfigured," casts doubt on his statement CNN
- Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as 'tool to pressure enemy,' Iran's new supreme leader says CNBC
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Stays Off Camera to Issue Defiant Statement WSJ
- The New Khamenei Foreign Affairs
‘We don’t need Ukraine’s help’ — Trump rebuffs Zelensky’s drone defense offer – The Kyiv Independent
- 'We don't need Ukraine's help' — Trump rebuffs Zelensky's drone defense offer The Kyiv Independent
- To Fight Iran’s Drones, U.S. Taps Ukraine’s Hard-Earned Knowledge The New York Times
- Zelenskyy comments on Trump's remark that US does not need Ukraine's help with drones Українська правда
- Exclusive: U.S. dismissed Ukraine deal for anti-Iran drone tech last year Axios
- Saudi Aramco in Talks to Buy Ukrainian Drones to Protect Oil Fields WSJ
Tourists, expats and influencers detained in UAE over digital content showing Iran war impacts, activist says – CBS News
- Tourists, expats and influencers detained in UAE over digital content showing Iran war impacts, activist says CBS News
- British man charged with cybercrimes in Dubai for allegedly filming missile strikes, UK authorities confirm CNN
- British tourist among 20 charged in Dubai over videos of Iranian missile strikes The Guardian
- Britons should not take photos of strikes in UAE, embassy warns BBC
- 21 people arrested for photos, videos of Iran attacks in Dubai upi.com
As hopes of regime change in Iran fade, Netanyahu faces political test
Israeli leaders are framing the bombing campaign as having transformed the Middle East in their favour as pressure to end the conflict builds.
Thousands march worldwide in solidarity with Palestine, Iran on al-Quds Day
Despite war, al-Quds Day marches in Tehran saw thousands protest, voicing anger against Israel and the US.
Air attack hits as Iran’s chief justice gives lives interview at rally
An air attack hit in Tehran as Iran’s chief justice gave lives interview at an al-Quds rally
A president suing himself? Why experts say Trump’s $10bn lawsuit might fail
Experts say Trump's decision to sue over his leaked tax returns risks putting him in charge of arranging his own payout.