
The Guardian - 1 hour 50 min ago
Joint statement is being finalised, but Tehran says deal alone would not guarantee waterway's security Middle East crisis live latest updates Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the strait of Hormuz, and a joint announcement is being finalised, provided certain third parties did not interfere, Iran 's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Wednesday. Baghaei added that any such agreement between Iran and Oman...

Babylon Bee - 2 hours 23 min ago
DETROIT, MI Following the Senate primary victory won last night by Abdul El-Sayed, an official announcement was issued that the Middle East had expanded to include the state of Michigan.

TechRadar - 4 hours 40 min ago
PIA has added 22 streaming-optimized VPN server locations No update, reinstall, or plan change is needed to access new servers Countries getting the label for the first time include France, Spain, Brazil Private Internet Access (PIA) has more than doubled the size of its Streaming Optimized network, growing from 13 dedicated streaming locations to 35 with the addition of 22 new countries. The expansion spreads across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, Africa, and the Middle East, giving users a...

The Independent - 4 hours 59 min ago
Israel's military for the first time in weeks has told residents in southern Lebanon to evacuate, citing a "blatant violation of the ceasefire" by the Iranian-backed Hezbollah...

The Independent - 6 hours 44 min ago
The US and Iran can't even agree on whether they are negotiating or not as disruption in the strait deepens global economic woes. Experts tell Alex Croft that Washington may eventually accept key Iranian demands...

The Guardian - 8 hours 55 min ago
While Trump suggests deal could come as soon as today, Iran indicates that ongoing talks with Oman would not lead to its immediate reopening Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Middle East. US officials, including Donald Trump, have said a deal over the strait of Hormuz could be reached today, with continued diplomatic efforts potentially paving the way for US-Iran talks to resume. The possible agreement between Iran and Oman on arrangements for vessels to pass through the strait of Hormuz...

The Independent - 10 hours 56 min ago
Sources indicate the US Army is running dangerously low on crucial surface-to-surface weapons...

The Independent - 10 hours 58 min ago
The S&P Global UK services PMI survey showed a reading of 52.1 for July, up from 48.8 in June.

The Independent - 11 hours 28 min ago
The US president had said that Israel was happy with the proposal but Netanyahu insisted it had not been signed off...

The Guardian - 12 hours 23 min ago
Retailer expects to end year with pre-tax profit of 1.2bn, about 25m higher than forecast previously Next has raised hopes that UK shoppers are still willing to spend despite pressures on household budgets, as it upgraded its profit guidance for the third time this year. The clothing and homeware retailer said it benefited from sunny weather and the release of some "pent-up demand" in the Middle East and northern Europe in the 13 weeks ended on 1 August. Continue reading...

The Independent - 13 hours 33 min ago
The fashion and homeware retailer lifted its profit outlook again as a result of the stronger-than-expected second quarter.

The Independent - 15 hours 3 min ago
Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program...

The Independent - 17 hours 16 sec ago
Trump said the agreement would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran's nuclear program...

The Guardian - 22 hours 40 min ago
This live blog is now closed. US and Qatar report progress on Iran ceasefire and reopening Hormuz strait Iran and Oman have made progress toward a deal to reopen the strait of Hormuz, a potential breakthrough that could help end the war in the Middle East, regional officials have said. Under the emerging agreement, ships would enter the Persian Gulf through an Iranian-controlled route and exit through a route controlled by Oman, with service fees charged for providing security and preserving the...

New York Times - 22 hours 46 min ago
Ms. Stevens who once said at a Hanukkah celebration that "Israel comes to me in my dreams" is testing whether Democratic primary voters will embrace a pro-Israel candidate in a race where Middle East politics are a major issue.