Iranian officials privately see little chance of ending hostilities with Washington and reopening the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S. midterms in November.

Athens and Paris are discussing a limited change to the Great Sea Interconnector’s route after Türkiye declared a marine park near Kastellorizo. Surveys east of Kasos remain unfinished, and no date has been set for their resumption.

Athens and Paris are discussing a limited change to the Great Sea Interconnector’s route after Türkiye declared a marine park near Kastellorizo. Surveys east of Kasos remain unfinished, and no date has been set for their resumption.

Memories of home endure despite Israeli attempts to destroy our histories.

A troubled Darius is comforted by Ahmed, confronts a prince, and meets a pair of fearsome Kurdish mercenaries.

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The UAE warned Benjamin Netanyahu about a major operation prior to October 7. Egypt repeatedly issued warnings of an attack. Netanyahu did not even brief Israel's security chiefs.

The UAE warned Benjamin Netanyahu about a major operation prior to October 7. Egypt repeatedly issued warnings of an attack. Netanyahu did not even brief Israel's security chiefs.

The UAE warned Benjamin Netanyahu about a major operation prior to October 7. Egypt repeatedly issued warnings of an attack. Netanyahu did not even brief Israel's security chiefs.

CDU lawmaker Roderich Kiesewetter and adviser Nico Lange accused Moscow of using talks with Johann Wadephul to belittle Berlin. Germany’s foreign minister defended the exchange despite securing no breakthrough.

CDU lawmaker Roderich Kiesewetter and adviser Nico Lange accused Moscow of using talks with Johann Wadephul to belittle Berlin. Germany’s foreign minister defended the exchange despite securing no breakthrough.

Ambassador David Perdue says Trump asked Xi Jinping about buying American weapons. Washington denies any offer or plan, while a $14 billion arms package for Taiwan remains on hold.

Ambassador David Perdue says Trump asked Xi Jinping about buying American weapons. Washington denies any offer or plan, while a $14 billion arms package for Taiwan remains on hold.

A last-minute presidential reception gave Hendrik Wüst’s three-day Türkiye visit added political weight as the NRW premier pressed for customs union reform and easier business visas.

A last-minute presidential reception gave Hendrik Wüst’s three-day Türkiye visit added political weight as the NRW premier pressed for customs union reform and easier business visas.

Five British men aged 23–25 remain in custody after suspicious vans were found near RAF Fairford. Investigators are examining a possible Iranian connection, but police say the motive remains unclear and no charges have been announced.

Five British men aged 23–25 remain in custody after suspicious vans were found near RAF Fairford. Investigators are examining a possible Iranian connection, but police say the motive remains unclear and no charges have been announced.

A follow-up to Die Welt’s Russia wargame produced a tougher European response but exposed a persistent gap: allies could manage escalation without agreeing on an endgame or taking the initiative from Moscow.

A follow-up to Die Welt’s Russia wargame produced a tougher European response but exposed a persistent gap: allies could manage escalation without agreeing on an endgame or taking the initiative from Moscow.

A source says Netanyahu asked Mohamed bin Zayed to deny a report that he had warned the Israeli prime minister about a looming Hamas attack before October 7.