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Bomb blast at central Damascus cafe kills six, state media say
A bomb blast at a crowded cafe in central Damascus has killed at least six people and injured 22 others, Syrian state media say.The interior ministry said an explosive...
Syria’s president names final 70 lawmakers to new post-Assad parliament
Syria's Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has appointed the final 70 members of the country's new parliament, paving the way for it to hold its first session next week.Fifteen of...
US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
On Sunday night, a US official said both sides would "stand down for now", and that vessels could "move freely" in and around the strait. Technical talks would also...
US says it has agreed to ‘stand down’ after exchange of strikes with Iran
The US and Iran have agreed to "stand down" following an exchange of strikes over the past few days, media reports cite a US official as saying.It comes after...
Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach after Strait of Hormuz attack
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of its truce with Washington after a cargo ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz was attacked.No casualties...
Israel strikes southern Lebanon as Hezbollah condemns new deal
Israeli air strikes in Lebanon have killed one person, the country's health ministry said, a day after the two countries signed a deal aimed at paving the way to...
US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
The US military has conducted strikes on Iranian targets after President Donald Trump accused Iran of a "foolish violation" of its truce following an attack on a cargo ship...
UN pauses Strait of Hormuz evacuation after cargo ship attacked
The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused the planned evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship passing through the...
UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
In recent days, there has been a dispute between the US and Iran over the issue of UN nuclear inspectors visiting sites in the country.On Monday, following talks in...
Israeli troops kill two in south Lebanon after lull in fighting, authorities say
The ceasefire has largely held since Sunday, marking the longest lull in weeks of escalating hostilities that spilled over from the US-Israeli war with Iran.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu...
Israel and Hezbollah continue strikes despite ceasefire agreement
At least 20 people have reportedly been killed by Israeli air strikes as the Israeli military said Hezbollah had fired at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. Source link
First round of US-Iran talks end with 'encouraging progress', mediators say
The US-Iran talks began on Sunday in Switzerland, after last week's agreement, which includes a commitment to reach a final deal within 60 days. Source link
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Jason Arday: Cambridge professor in plagiarism row quits
The University of Cambridge professor at the centre of a plagiarism row has resigned "with immediate effect". Prof Jason...
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