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US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US (File/Reuters)

Trump cancels US strikes on Iran, citing progress in talks 

  • Earlier in the day, Trump had said US would hit Iran “very hard tonight” and even added ‌that he wanted at some point to take Iran’s oil infrastructure hub Kharg Island
By Reuters ·
Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years of detention: son

Israel releases Hamas co-founder after two years of detention: son

By AFP ·
1.3 million UN-registered refugees return to Syria in 2025

1.3 million UN-registered refugees return to Syria in 2025

By Arab News ·
Syria probes ministry cyberattack as sensitive documents appear online

Syria probes ministry cyberattack as sensitive documents appear online

By AFP ·
Israel plans to build educational complex on site of UNRWA training college

Israel plans to build educational complex on site of UNRWA training college

By Arab News ·
Famed Baghdad booksellers lament fading legacy as sales dwindle

Famed Baghdad booksellers lament fading legacy as sales dwindle

By AFP ·
Sudanese run after hearing the noise of an explosion, reportedly from a drone that crashed.

Drone strikes on key Sudan city kill 23: rights group

By AFP ·

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War in Iran
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US (File/Reuters)

Trump cancels US strikes on Iran, citing progress in talks 

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (File/SPA)

Saudi crown prince thanks Macron for G7 invitation, says unable to attend

Indian seafarers fear for safety after US strike kills 3 off Oman coast

Indian seafarers fear for safety after US strike kills 3 off Oman coast

Trump vows to take Iran oil terminals, launch new strikes video

Trump vows to take Iran oil terminals, launch new strikes

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Glimpse of prominent Gaza doctor during Israeli court hearing renews calls for his release video

Glimpse of prominent Gaza doctor during Israeli court hearing renews calls for his release

By AP ·
Update Trump vows to take Iran oil terminals, launch new strikes video

Trump vows to take Iran oil terminals, launch new strikes

By Agencies ·
Lebanon’s Aoun reiterates position regarding talks to end war with Israel

Lebanon’s Aoun reiterates position regarding talks to end war with Israel

By Arab News ·
Syrian president receives invitation to US mid-June: diplomatic source

Syrian president receives invitation to US mid-June: diplomatic source

By AFP ·
Update US military says it used missile fire to disable a third tanker trying to break its blockade on Iran

US military says it used missile fire to disable a third tanker trying to break its blockade on Iran

By Reuters ·
Iran says water supply restored to thousands cut off after US strikes

Iran says water supply restored to thousands cut off after US strikes

By AFP ·

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Trump cancels US strikes on Iran, citing progress in talks 

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US (File/Reuters)

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