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Syria Is Notably Silent as Other Arab States Condemn Israeli Attacks on Iran

Syria was once among the closest allies of the Islamic republic, but the new government resents Tehran’s support for the Assad regime and has pledged not to allow attacks on Israel from its territory.

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‘Disrespect to US’: Ukraine brands Russia’s ‘horrific’ bombardment of Kyiv

Ukraine calls for focus on attacks amid diplomatic effort to raise pressure on Moscow to agree a ceasefire.

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The Phoenician Scheme is fantasy. It is also a remarkable engagement with the real-life conflict in the Middle East

Sharp edges of bitter history keep jutting through Wes Anderson’s whimsical intrigues that turn international tragedy into light comedyThe Phoenician Scheme, Wes Anderson’s makebelieve treatment of the war-ravaged near east, reimagines the region as a …

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Most Americans now get their news from social media, report finds

More than one-fifth of news consumers surveyed engaged with podcaster Joe Rogan, Reuters Institute says.

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Witnesses describe ‘horror’ after Israeli forces fire at Palestinians waiting for aid trucks

At least 51 people killed and hundreds wounded in Khan Younis as they sought food supplies, says Gaza health ministryMiddle East crisis – live updatesWitnesses have described scenes like “a horror movie” in Gaza after Israeli forces fired towards a cro…

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Farmers call for UK animal welfare rules to be upheld in Gulf states deal

Prime minister urged to ensure £1.6bn trade agreement does not undermine industry with influx of lower-welfare meatA trade deal with Gulf states could severely undermine British farmers by allowing the importation of low-welfare meat, the National Farm…

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Trump leaves G7 summit early warning Tehran to evacuate

US President Donald Trump left the G7 summit in Canada early, warning people in Tehran they should evacuate immediately.

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Israeli’s “not ready for “this level of destruction” in Iran war

“I think it’s going to continue escalating, the war that Israel has declared on Iran.”