Middle East

Trump warns of strikes on Iran power plants next week if 'no deal'

Says the United States will expand strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges unless Tehran agrees to negotiate, warning attacks will intensify if no deal is reached; Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they struck facilities used by the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain.

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Displaced Palestinians sit with their empty containers amid the rubble of buildings destroyed by the Israeli military, as they wait to collect food from a charity kitchen in the Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 1, 2026. (AFP)

Israeli NGO slams investment plan for West Bank settlements

Israeli anti-settlement watchdog Peace Now has slammed the decision, accusing the government of squandering public funds and entrenching the occupation of the West Bank. Since Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took office in 2022, his government has rapidly expanded settlements in the West Bank, drawing criticism from rights groups and the UN.

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Key developments: US-Iran hostilities intensify in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's threat to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and renewed US military operations have heightened tensions across the Gulf, disrupting maritime traffic and raising concerns over global trade, energy security and regional stability.

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US President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister of Iraq Ali al-Zaidi as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House on July 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo: AFP)

Trump hails new Iraq PM amid pressure over Iran

Trump hints at making major oil deals with Iraq as he hosts Zaidi, a businessman who came to power this year with US blessing after Trump vetoed another candidate.

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Middle East Roundup, July 14: US forces launch new round of strikes on Iran

Says the United States will expand strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges unless Tehran agrees to negotiate, warning attacks will intensify if no deal is reached; US launches fourth consecutive day of strikes on Iran as Washington prepares to reimpose a naval blockade on Iranian ports.

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Beyond Hormuz: 9 maritime chokepoints that could shake the global economy

As great-power rivalry deepens, the next global economic shock may not originate in financial markets, but in one of the world's strategic sea lanes.

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New round of Lebanon-Israel talks to begin on Tuesday

Lebanon and Israel begin the sixth round of negotiations in Rome on Tuesday, focusing on a framework agreement for Hezbollah's disarmament, Israel's withdrawal from occupied Lebanese territory, and the deployment of Lebanon's army in pilot zones.

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Middle East Roundup, July 13: Trump says US will be 'paid' for guarding Strait of Hormuz

Says that a deal with Tehran to end the Middle East war is still possible, despite launching fresh strikes on Iran and reimposing a blockade of Iranian ports.

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OIC conference adopts Islamabad Declaration, launches women's digital inclusion initiative

The two-day conference in Islamabad concludes, with OIC members pledging to strengthen policies and institutional mechanisms to ensure women's meaningful participation in political, economic and public life across the Muslim world.

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Who was Emir Hamad: The architect of modern Qatar

Islamabad is observing a day of national mourning on Monday following the death of former Emir with the national flag flying at half-mast across the country as a mark of respect.

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