The United States warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming its war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons. The White House had signaled Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, […]
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Dozens arrested in Paris clashes on PSG victory night: police
Police on Saturday arrested dozens of people in clashes that erupted in the French capial as thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League final victory. Some 22,000 police were deployed across France for the game, including 8,000 in Paris, after unrest marred PSG’s win in the competition last year. Paris tram lines […]
Lebanon PM denounces Israeli campaign as fresh strikes hit south
Lebanon’s prime minister accused Israel on Saturday of pursuing a “scorched-earth policy” in his country’s south, urging a halt to the fighting as Israel carried out fresh airstrikes and issued evacuation warnings for more than a dozen locations. A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his forces had advanced deeper into Lebanon, his […]
Trump admin walks back recent Green Card announcement
The Trump administration has walked back its announcement that non-citizens seeking permanent US residency, commonly called a Green Card, would need to return to their home country to apply, The New York Times reported. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told the newspaper on Friday that its policy announcement last week was not a requirement […]
France warns that strong storms could end deadly heatwave
France’s weather service warned Saturday that strong storms could mark the end of a record-breaking heatwave blamed for a number of deaths across northern Europe. France, Britain and Portugal have all recorded their hottest days ever for the month of May during the heatwave. Temperatures remained above 33C in the Paris region Saturday and several […]
Israel launches more south Lebanon strikes after warnings
Israel launched strikes across south Lebanon Saturday after ordering evacuations from more than a dozen locations a day after its premier said Israeli forces had pushed even deeper into Lebanese territory. Lebanon’s army said a “targeted” Israeli strike wounded two soldiers in the south, just a day after military delegations from both countries held landmark […]
US warns capable of resuming war with Iran as deal remains elusive
The United States warned on Saturday it was “more than capable” of resuming war with Iran after President Donald Trump said any peace deal must adhere to his red lines, including Tehran never being able to develop nuclear weapons. The White House had signaled Trump was close to a decision on a potential deal, though […]
Pentagon chief says US seeks ‘stable equilibrium’ with China in Asia
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a measured tone towards China at a major defence forum on Saturday, noting “rightful alarm” over Beijing’s military build-up but saying Washington sought a “stable equilibrium” in Asia. Hegseth’s headline speech at Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue, which brings together top defence officials and experts from about 45 countries, contrasted with his strongly […]
Israel orders new evacuations as forces push deeper into Lebanon
Israel’s military issued evacuation warnings on Saturday for residents of seven villages in southern Lebanon, after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had pushed deeper into the country. The latest warnings came a day after military delegations from the two countries held landmark security talks in Washington and ahead of US-brokered negotiations early next […]