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More than half of House Democrats vote to cut Israel aid in growing split

More than half the House Democrats have voted to strip USD 3.3 billion in US aid from Israel, the most substantial signal yet that once rock-solid bipartisan support for the country is disintegrating in the aftermath of its war in Gaza that has killed thousands of Palestinians. Wednesday's vote tally, 104-314, was not enough to attach the amendment to a broader national security spending bill, but stands as a stark accounting of the shifting attitudes that are dividing the Democratic Party and the nation over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's war strategy, now approaching its third year. The House's Democratic leadership split over the issue in what was largely seen as a test vote ahead of the US midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. More than 100 Democrats voted for the amendment to strip the foreign military aid money, and almost as many voted against. Most Republicans voted to preserve the Israel aid. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who ...

Iran rules out US talks, says focus remains on defence amid conflict

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Tehran will not resume negotiations while the US continues military operations and alleged violations of the June 17 memorandum

Iran rules out US talks, says focus remains on defence amid conflict

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says Tehran will not resume negotiations while the US continues military operations and alleged violations of the June 17 memorandum

Oil prices rise for 4th day as US strikes on Iran raise fears of escalation

Brent crude rises to $85.28 a barrel and WTI to $80.02 as renewed US-Iran tensions raise concerns over supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz

Iranian attacks target Bahrain, Kuwait as US launches more strikes on Iran

Iranian attacks targeted Bahrain and Kuwait early Thursday after the US reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killed at least seven troops and wounded hundreds of people across the country, Iranian officials said. There was no immediate word on damage or casualties from the Iranian strikes. Days of back-and-forth strikes by the US and Iran across the Middle East - and renewed threats to the waterway crucial to global energy supplies - have shredded the interim deal to end the conflict and the region could tip back into all-out war. The US first imposed a blockade in April and lifted it last month after signing the interim deal that paused the fighting and set a 60-day period for negotiations over issues such as Iran's nuclear programme. Those talks have stalled as fighting over the Strait of Hormuz has ...

Iranian attacks target Bahrain, Kuwait as US launches more strikes on Iran

Iranian attacks targeted Bahrain and Kuwait early Thursday after the US reimposed a naval blockade on Iran and intensified its airstrike campaign in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killed at least seven troops and wounded hundreds of people across the country, Iranian officials said. There was no immediate word on damage or casualties from the Iranian strikes. Days of back-and-forth strikes by the US and Iran across the Middle East - and renewed threats to the waterway crucial to global energy supplies - have shredded the interim deal to end the conflict and the region could tip back into all-out war. The US first imposed a blockade in April and lifted it last month after signing the interim deal that paused the fighting and set a 60-day period for negotiations over issues such as Iran's nuclear programme. Those talks have stalled as fighting over the Strait of Hormuz has ...

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as escalation threatens shipping

The US launched fresh strikes on Iranian military sites as Tehran threatened wider energy disruptions, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz

US launches fresh strikes on Iran as escalation threatens shipping

The US launched fresh strikes on Iranian military sites as Tehran threatened wider energy disruptions, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran Diaries: A poignant portrait of life under war, repression in Iran

Since the bombings began, the regime has made concerted attempts to rally the nation

Newly listed firms ride small, midcap rally despite West Asia war

Most companies listed since March are trading above their issue price, with the rally in small- and mid-cap stocks helping cushion them from broader market volatility

Stock Market Close: Sensex rises 130 pts, Nifty ends at 24,078; bank, financials top gainers

Stock Markets LIVE | Wednesday, July 15: The BSE Sensex rose 130.49 points, or 0.17 per cent, to end at 77,185.43, while the NSE Nifty 50 closed 26.45 points, or 0.11 per cent, higher at 24,074.85.

Gold may hit $5k on easing geopolitical risks: Kaynat Chainwala, Kotak Sec

Gold's near-term direction depends on whether June CPI marks the start of a durable disinflation trend or a temporary pullback driven by energy base effects.

More than 30 people killed in US airstrikes: Iranian govt spokesperson

US airstrikes targeting Iran have killed more than 30 people in "recent days," an Iranian government spokesperson said Wednesday. The comment from Fatemeh Mohajerani came as a Health Ministry spokesperson said more than 260 people had been wounded in overnight strikes in Iran. It wasn't immediately clear what time period Mohajerani was referring to. Iran during the war with the United States and Israel has only sporadically offered full casualty statistics.

More than 30 people killed in US airstrikes: Iranian govt spokesperson

US airstrikes targeting Iran have killed more than 30 people in "recent days," an Iranian government spokesperson said Wednesday. The comment from Fatemeh Mohajerani came as a Health Ministry spokesperson said more than 260 people had been wounded in overnight strikes in Iran. It wasn't immediately clear what time period Mohajerani was referring to. Iran during the war with the United States and Israel has only sporadically offered full casualty statistics.

US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in Hormuz

The US military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran's attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unravelled. Days of retaliatory strikes across the Middle East by Iran - and both nations' attempts to vie for control of the waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas passes during peacetime - threaten to push the region back to all-out war. The US first imposed the blockade in mid-April and then lifted it in mid-June, a day after signing the interim deal that set a 60-day period for negotiations over issues like Iran's nuclear program, but talks have stalled as fighting over the strait has intensified. When US President Donald Trump announced the return of the blockade Monday, he also said he would impose a 20 per cent fee on ships passing through the strait. But he dropped the plan to collect fees hours before resumi

US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in Hormuz

The US military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran's attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unravelled. Days of retaliatory strikes across the Middle East by Iran - and both nations' attempts to vie for control of the waterway through which a fifth of the world's oil and natural gas passes during peacetime - threaten to push the region back to all-out war. The US first imposed the blockade in mid-April and then lifted it in mid-June, a day after signing the interim deal that set a 60-day period for negotiations over issues like Iran's nuclear program, but talks have stalled as fighting over the strait has intensified. When US President Donald Trump announced the return of the blockade Monday, he also said he would impose a 20 per cent fee on ships passing through the strait. But he dropped the plan to collect fees hours before resumi

Trump threatens to strike Iran power plants, bridges next week if no deal

Trump said US would target Iran's power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations

Trump threatens to strike Iran power plants, bridges next week if no deal

Trump said US would target Iran's power plants and bridges next week unless Tehran resumes negotiations

Tehran targets Jordan with missiles as US reimposes its blockade on Iran

Jordan said Wednesday it shot down three missiles launched by Iran targeting the kingdom. The Iranian attack, earlier claimed by Tehran, comes as the US reimposed a naval blockade on the Islamic Republic over its attacks on ships trying to travel through the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan's military made the statement on the kingdom's state-run Petra news agency.

Tehran targets Jordan with missiles as US reimposes its blockade on Iran

Jordan said Wednesday it shot down three missiles launched by Iran targeting the kingdom. The Iranian attack, earlier claimed by Tehran, comes as the US reimposed a naval blockade on the Islamic Republic over its attacks on ships trying to travel through the Strait of Hormuz. Jordan's military made the statement on the kingdom's state-run Petra news agency.