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Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks, Lebanese president says

Iran using Lebanon as bargaining chip in US talks, Lebanese president says

BEIRUT, June 5 (Reuters) - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of using Lebanon as a bargaining chip in its negotiations with the United States on Friday, in some of his toughest criticism yet of Tehran and its Lebanese ally Hezbollah as it wages war with Israel.

UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal as war drives surge in humanitarian needs

UN doubles Lebanon aid appeal as war drives surge in humanitarian needs

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 5 (Reuters) - The United Nations on Friday said it is doubling the amount of money it says it needs to help Lebanon meet surging humanitarian needs, as the war enters its fourth month.

Analysis-Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift

Analysis-Turkey targets more defence sales as West rearms, alliances shift

By Can Sezer and Tuvan Gumrukcu ISTANBUL, June 5 (Reuters) - Two decades of state investment have transformed Turkey into a major exporter of drones and other military equipment, and the NATO member is now looking to build on that momentum as the West rearms and security alliances are reshaped.

Factbox-Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff

Factbox-Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff

June 5 (Reuters) - Peruvians head to the polls on June 7 for a presidential runoff between leftist Roberto Sanchez and conservative Keiko Fujimori, after a fractured first round in April whose results took nearly a month to confirm.

Israel plans big West Bank settlement push many see as illegal

Israel plans big West Bank settlement push many see as illegal

By Benjamin Raab JERUSALEM, June 3 (Reuters) - Israel's hardline finance minister announced on Wednesday a major expansion by more than 2,000 homes of three Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank that Palestinians hope will be part of a future independent state.

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

Hostilities flare in Iran war, oil jumps with talks at a stalemate

By Enas Alashray and Patricia Zengerle CAIRO/WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - Gulf hostilities flared again on Wednesday, with an Iranian missile attack damaging Kuwait's airport and the U.S. military carrying out strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed

Israeli strikes kill nine people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes kill nine people in Gaza, medics say

CAIRO/GAZA, June 4 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes killed at least nine Palestinians, including five family members, in separate attacks in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said.

Factbox-How US, Europe and Britain target goods made with forced labour

Factbox-How US, Europe and Britain target goods made with forced labour

June 3 (Reuters) - The United States has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 economies after accusing trading partners of failing to keep goods made with forced labour out of their markets.

IDF Issues Evacuation Warning in Beirut Amidst Hezbollah Tensions

IDF Issues Evacuation Warning in Beirut Amidst Hezbollah Tensions

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have issued a rare evacuation warning for residents of the Dahieh district in southern Beirut, Lebanon. This action comes as a response to continued rocket fire from Hezbollah towards Israeli cities. The warning, coordinated with the United States, follows Hezbollah's rejection of a ceasefire initiative led by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have ordered the IDF to prepare for targeted strikes in the area. The situation has led to increased tensions, with families reportedly evacuating the Hezbollah stronghold and schools in Beirut closing in anticipation of potential conflict.

Analysis-War may end in interim deal that leaves Iran battered but unbowed

Analysis-War may end in interim deal that leaves Iran battered but unbowed

By Samia Nakhoul DUBAI, June 3 (Reuters) - The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran was meant to break the Islamic Republic. Instead, the warring sides are edging towards an interim agreement that would leave Iran battered but not broken.

Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia

Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with Russia

By Johan Ahlander and Simon Johnson STOCKHOLM, June 3 (Reuters) - After Ukraine said it will make the Gripen the backbone of its air force, the Swedish fighter jet is finally set to be tested in the role it was designed for: confronting Russia.

Hostilities flare again in Iran war, talks at a stalemate

Hostilities flare again in Iran war, talks at a stalemate

By Enas Alashray and Patricia Zengerle DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 3 (Reuters) - Hostilities in the Gulf erupted anew on Wednesday with a report of missile attacks on Kuwait, while little progress was evident in diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States.